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    Take a look at the attached picture. Is that the correct order of the bits when installing them on a shock?

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    Seems legit.


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    That's what mine look like.
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    Should look like this when you're done...

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    Now that's funny!

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    Thanks guys....you too Rick.
    Last edited by sammm; 09-11-2013 at 04:52 AM.

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    Shocks assembled and rears installed.
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    Done and ready for autocross.

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    You're gonna love it. Welcome to the suspended side.

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    okay, so I have tried finding it, but what does it take to just put a stock NB hat on an NA shock? I got some R package Bilsteins with RB springs on them, and I want to put NB hats on them, but I can't seem to find a straightforward answer like "these are the exact parts you need". Also, do you need to do the fronts, or just the rears for that little bit of extra shock travel?

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    ^Parts needed are in the first post.

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    BTW, you need some baby moons for those steelies...
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    The back end isn't as low as I expected. I must note that I really like the steelies with beauty rings! I say have 'em widened to 7.5" and go for it. (aside from that being a super heavy option, of course)
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    Quote Originally Posted by juxt3r View Post
    The back end isn't as low as I expected
    It has settled a bit since then...I'll post up a pic later today.

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    Now I'm ready for AX

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    needs black mirrors!
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    ^The wheels are matt bronze...can't tell in that light.


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    Nice.

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    Looks great Sam!
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