2010-2014 Mustang Information on The S197 {GenII}

Adjusting Bilstein Shocks

Old Sep 25, 2018 | 10:00 PM
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Adjusting Bilstein Shocks

I have the Bilstein B12 pro kit which I believe is the Bilstein b8 struts and shocks. Does anyone know how to adjust these as they never said how to in the instructions. Also there's nothing on Bilstein website.

There is a hex screw and locking nut on the bottom, but it's hard to tell if your making it harder or softer.
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 05:30 AM
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hmmmmm . . . I didn't think those were adjustable . . . . ???
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 07:00 AM
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Bilsteins are not adjustable, Koni yellows are
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 10:23 AM
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I believe they have an internal self adjusting system. They are a mono-tube design that resists shock fade in higher heat conditions. I have Bilsteins on my DD Town Car and my 5.0 and have been very satisfied. They work very well here in AZ in curvy mountain and desert driving.
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dusman59
I believe they have an internal self adjusting system. They are a mono-tube design that resists shock fade in higher heat conditions. I have Bilsteins on my DD Town Car and my 5.0 and have been very satisfied. They work very well here in AZ in curvy mountain and desert driving.
this. Man has a good point. There is no ‘external’ adjustment.
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.M0NSTER

this. Man has a good point. There is no ‘external’ adjustment.
Which means whatever the OP has been "adjusting" is really just loosening a critical component of the vehicle. It shouldn't be driven until appropriately tightened.
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 05:44 PM
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There is a place in the top of the shock for a hex wrench to hold the shock shaft from turning when tightening the mounting nut. I'm not familiar with any bottom nut.
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Old Oct 25, 2018 | 10:56 PM
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Sorry for the late response, you guys are correct, the b6 shocks are not adustable.
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