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WM5

Y542A00

MOUNTING INSTRUCTION

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B8 8112 shocks feature a proprietary BILSTEIN zinc plated finish. This finish must be serviced in

order to maintain its luster. Particularly in moist climates, a protective coating, such as a wax or

lubricating oil should be periodically applied to prevent tarnishing. This finish is not covered under

warranty.

It is normal to hear a slight audible clicking noise during compression and rebound strokes in the B8

8112 shocks, most notably during low velocity events. This is due to the internal pistons engaging

each other creating the position sensitive compression and rebound zones.

B8 8112 shock installation procedure:

Remove the existing shock module from the vehicle following all procedures in the vehicle

manufacturer’s service manual. Save the lower shock bolt and nut as they will be used later.

Before installing the B8 8112 shocks on the vehicle check if they are set at the desired lift height. The

pre-set lift heights are different for each drive-type, engine, cab, bed, and year range. Use the tables

below to determine if the pre-set lift height is what is desired:

4WD V6,

Double Cab, 6’ Bed

4WD V6,

Double Cab, 5’ Bed

4WD V6,

Access Cab

4WD 4cyl,

Access Cab

2016+ 2005-2015

2016+

1.4” lift 1.9” lift

1.5” lift 2.2” lift

1.6” lift 2.1” lift

1.6” lift

RWD, 6 lug, V6,

Double Cab, 6’ Bed

RWD, 6 lug, V6,

Double Cab, 5’ Bed

RWD, 6 lug, V6,

Access Cab

RWD, 6 lug, 4cyl,

Access Cab

2016+ 2005-2015

2016+

1.7” lift 2.1” lift

2” lift 2.3” lift

2.2” lift 2.6” lift

Do not use

Note that the pre-set lift height is too high for a 2016+ RWD, 6 lug, 4cyl, Access Cab and must be

adjusted before installing on vehicle. Proceed to Step D for instructions on how to lower spring seat.

If the lift height listed above is not what is desired, proceed to Step D. Otherwise, go to Step K.

Break the spring seat lock ring loose with the supplied spanner wrenches. Refer to Figure 1 on the

next page.

Note the clocking of the lower mount relative to the studs on the upper mount (important for

reassembly).

Using an appropriate spring compressor, compress the spring until it can be rotated freely by hand.

Then, spin the spring seat up or down depending on what the desired lift height is. Note that the right

side (passenger) should always be approximately 5/16” lower than the left side (driver) to

compensate for the inherent vehicle lean. The following tables show what the allowable lift height

ranges are for each truck configuration and give a few points of reference for the relationship between

the amount of exposed thread and the estimated lift height. They are listed for stock weight vehicles.