Lol. Yep.Bilstein does recommend the label right side up. It why they intentionally put it on the shock.
Good luck convincing them though.
Just took it back to the shop, they agreed to fix them tomorrow morn. Phew.Never underestimate what those Michelins can do to transform how your truck rolls.
They are not nearly as in vogue these days because how a tire looks has become mainstream. But I personally don't think any truck tire rides on tarmac like that Michelin.
And yea, combined with the Bilsteins your truck is nothing like OEM.
Save a few dollars? IMO, doesn't make any sense, but I'm sure the bean counters had final say.Countless number of posts over the years that match your description exactly.
Sure makes you wonder why Ford stubbornly sticks to their underdamped strategy.
I had them on 3 (or is it 4?) previous trucks. I'd call them a handsome tire, and I agree they are great highway tires.Never underestimate what those Michelins can do to transform how your truck rolls.
They are not nearly as in vogue these days because how a tire looks has become mainstream. But I personally don't think any truck tire rides on tarmac like that Michelin.
And yea, combined with the Bilsteins your truck is nothing like OEM.
I've thought about it often over the years.Save a few dollars? IMO, doesn't make any sense, but I'm sure the bean counters had final say.
I just had 5100's put on all around. Same, the boot is at the top and the installer swears it is correct for the rear. I told them to call Bilstein customer service and they didn't. Also told me the rears came without installation instructions but the fronts did. Bilstein wants lable up and boot down, I think. Does it make any difference? I don't know.The boot is at the top and the bilstein logo is upside down. They swear it's correct, I told them it's not. What is the verdict?
I plan on telling them to fix it tomorrow if you can confirm they are installed improperly.
Have them flip them for peace of mind. I was told the same, others said warranty would be voided if installed upside down but they would work fine.Sort of like which direction does toilet paper unroll on the roller. You decide, as long as it works. My installer called to say he talked with Bilstein's rep and they recommend boot with drain holes down, logo up, due to piston action but people have run them the opposite. So he will flip them if I want.