Front shock necessary parts

[T.Hanson]

Front shock parts exploded view shows the foam," absorber," and black plastic protection tube.

My Bilsteins used a bellows, with no absorbers or protection tube (cap, cover) anywhere during disassembly. These items are very visible in the rear shocks, or a piece of something to know to replace.

So, are there situations, front shocks that don't use the foam absorber/ protection tube ?

[Mike W.]

I'm told Bilsteins have an internal bump stop so the foam is not needed. And the bellows of course eliminates the need for the plastic cover.

[T.Hanson]

Thank you, I found installation instructions via Google, you must've written.

Then, they say not to use impact tools. Too late, I already removed the nylock nuts on top. I'll be interested to see the wrench tool contraption that has the deep socket to tighten that large nut, with a hole in the center that allows the shock rod through, to hold the square end on it.

Any hints on that ? Or do we just ignore them again and impact the big nut back on ?

[bizz]

I'll be interested to see the wrench tool contraption that has the deep socket to tighten that large nut, with a hole in the center that allows the shock rod through, to hold the square end on it.

AKA something like this:

[T.Hanson]

Thank you. Full color photos even.

Can never have enough tools.

[GripGreg]

NEVER. Ted, never.

[T.Hanson]

Or names either.

[GripGreg]

OOPS!! I did it again, huh??
My ex job stays with me in so many ways!
Tom. Tom. Tom! I'll get it right.