Machine shop North of Denver

[wileec]

I just got my Bilstein 7100s WOOT!. The only problem I have at the moment is the my rear upper mounts are stud style 5/8 shank bolts. See picture. and the Bilstein have 1/2' heim joints. I have been having a bear of a time finding this stud with the smooth part being 1/2" to match the hiems on the Bilsteins. Does anyone know of a machine shop kind of up north, I am in Erie, That would take on a small job and turn the 5/8 section down to 1/2 for me for not a stupid amount of cash.

I would also accept other options and creativity.

shockstud.jpg

[landshark]

You can swap out the hiems in the bilstiens with bushings that should work. I think they are 5/8 eyelets. Did so on mine. Let me see if I can find the part number to be sure


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[wileec]

You can swap out the hiems in the bilstiens with bushings that should work. I think they are 5/8 eyelets. Did so on mine. Let me see if I can find the part number to be sure


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That is a different thought. As I research it I see that many people have changed to a bushing instead? If you have a part number that would be great.

[landshark]

I think these are them -

Prothane 19-920-BL

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003A ... UTF8&psc=1

[wileec]

Perfect Chris. Did you use it without the sleeve then? It looks lie that sleeve is 1/2 Thanks. Once I get all the pieces I will get out and test. I hope my valving is good.

[Digger]

I would 2nd what Chris said. I did the same thing.

[Jesus_man]

Having some extra vibration isolation is a good thing.

Here is a link to Prothane's catalog. Skip down to page 13 to see the shock bushings and pick your poison.
https://prothane.com/wp-content/uploads ... -11-19.pdf

[landshark]

Perfect Chris. Did you use it without the sleeve then? It looks lie that sleeve is 1/2 Thanks. Once I get all the pieces I will get out and test. I hope my valving is good.

no sleeve