Stillen Dampner Install Review
11-17-2004, 11:00 PM
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Stillen Dampner Install Review
Just some FYI for those that plan on getting one or installing it.
Be prepared to grind down your the plates on the ends of your stock bolts that go into "bracket b" since the ones that stillen provide although with the same length and similar threading does not go all the way into the holes before tightening. The other part I had to grind was the ball joints on the dampner itself that go into "bracket B." Mine was no bolt-on affair and required some modifcation to work properly.
The engine does torque a bit less, but the install was a bit annoying to say the least. I would not recommend this item
Be prepared to grind down your the plates on the ends of your stock bolts that go into "bracket b" since the ones that stillen provide although with the same length and similar threading does not go all the way into the holes before tightening. The other part I had to grind was the ball joints on the dampner itself that go into "bracket B." Mine was no bolt-on affair and required some modifcation to work properly.
The engine does torque a bit less, but the install was a bit annoying to say the least. I would not recommend this item
11-17-2004, 11:29 PM
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Originally posted by Tex Willer
yikes... that's a **** poor job job from stillen
you can get universal torque dampers on ebay for 30-40$
120$ should be AT LEAST direct bolt on
yikes... that's a **** poor job job from stillen
you can get universal torque dampers on ebay for 30-40$
120$ should be AT LEAST direct bolt on
11-18-2004, 04:59 PM
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Re: Stillen Dampner Install Review
Originally posted by Rickdogg
Just some FYI for those that plan on getting one or installing it.
Be prepared to grind down your the plates on the ends of your stock bolts that go into "bracket b" since the ones that stillen provide although with the same length and similar threading does not go all the way into the holes before tightening. The other part I had to grind was the ball joints on the dampner itself that go into "bracket B." Mine was no bolt-on affair and required some modifcation to work properly.
The engine does torque a bit less, but the install was a bit annoying to say the least. I would not recommend this item
Just some FYI for those that plan on getting one or installing it.
Be prepared to grind down your the plates on the ends of your stock bolts that go into "bracket b" since the ones that stillen provide although with the same length and similar threading does not go all the way into the holes before tightening. The other part I had to grind was the ball joints on the dampner itself that go into "bracket B." Mine was no bolt-on affair and required some modifcation to work properly.
The engine does torque a bit less, but the install was a bit annoying to say the least. I would not recommend this item
I installed mine in about 30 minutes with a rail of sockets, 2 allen wrenches and an open end wrench. Fits great.
Did you CALL Stillen and INFORM them you were having issues and ASK them for any advice BEFORE talking S*@$ on the board?
(Just a pet peeve of mine...)
11-18-2004, 05:22 PM
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Re: Re: Stillen Dampner Install Review
Originally posted by zdesign
You have got to be SH*&%$* ME!!!
I installed mine in about 30 minutes with a rail of sockets, 2 allen wrenches and an open end wrench. Fits great.
Did you CALL Stillen and INFORM them you were having issues and ASK them for any advice BEFORE talking S*@$ on the board?
(Just a pet peeve of mine...)
You have got to be SH*&%$* ME!!!
I installed mine in about 30 minutes with a rail of sockets, 2 allen wrenches and an open end wrench. Fits great.
Did you CALL Stillen and INFORM them you were having issues and ASK them for any advice BEFORE talking S*@$ on the board?
(Just a pet peeve of mine...)
11-18-2004, 05:43 PM
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Re: Stillen Dampner Install Review
Originally posted by Rickdogg
Just some FYI for those that plan on getting one or installing it.
Be prepared to grind down your the plates on the ends of your stock bolts that go into "bracket b" since the ones that stillen provide although with the same length and similar threading does not go all the way into the holes before tightening. The other part I had to grind was the ball joints on the dampner itself that go into "bracket B." Mine was no bolt-on affair and required some modifcation to work properly.
The engine does torque a bit less, but the install was a bit annoying to say the least. I would not recommend this item
Just some FYI for those that plan on getting one or installing it.
Be prepared to grind down your the plates on the ends of your stock bolts that go into "bracket b" since the ones that stillen provide although with the same length and similar threading does not go all the way into the holes before tightening. The other part I had to grind was the ball joints on the dampner itself that go into "bracket B." Mine was no bolt-on affair and required some modifcation to work properly.
The engine does torque a bit less, but the install was a bit annoying to say the least. I would not recommend this item
11-18-2004, 06:07 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Stillen Dampner Install Review
Originally posted by taurran
Who gave Stillen Customer Service a forum account?
Who gave Stillen Customer Service a forum account?
I'm not a post wh@re, but I about lost it when I read that
In any case, it appears that more than one person believes this install is not as easy as our normal "bolt ons." Perception is reality . . .
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11-18-2004, 06:55 PM
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Re: Re: Stillen Dampner Install Review
Originally posted by zdesign
You have got to be SH*&%$* ME!!!
I installed mine in about 30 minutes with a rail of sockets, 2 allen wrenches and an open end wrench. Fits great.
Did you CALL Stillen and INFORM them you were having issues and ASK them for any advice BEFORE talking S*@$ on the board?
(Just a pet peeve of mine...)
You have got to be SH*&%$* ME!!!
I installed mine in about 30 minutes with a rail of sockets, 2 allen wrenches and an open end wrench. Fits great.
Did you CALL Stillen and INFORM them you were having issues and ASK them for any advice BEFORE talking S*@$ on the board?
(Just a pet peeve of mine...)
I'm just speaking of my experience with the item, so others know what to possibly expect during the install. Yeah, let me whip out my cell phone at 10PM at night and call stillen for their support.
I'm sure some helpful customer service rep would have been at my driveway in minutes!Nice shill account by the way
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11-18-2004, 06:56 PM
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Re: Re: Stillen Dampner Install Review
Originally posted by ZU L8R
My holes in "bracket B" didn't quite line up with the gole in the frame rail. Real PITA! Would have been a fairly simply install if it wasn't for this. I will say it works well though.
My holes in "bracket B" didn't quite line up with the gole in the frame rail. Real PITA! Would have been a fairly simply install if it wasn't for this. I will say it works well though.
11-19-2004, 04:47 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Stillen Dampner Install Review
Originally posted by Rickdogg
I have never installed an engine dampner before, but I was shocked on how crappy the design was for a small "bolt on." Stillen you lost my faith on all of your other products.
I have never installed an engine dampner before, but I was shocked on how crappy the design was for a small "bolt on." Stillen you lost my faith on all of your other products.
11-19-2004, 11:26 AM
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Stillen seriously needs to work on their image. Their products are not half as good as they claim. HP numbers are largely over-inflated, and their in-house urethane facility produces pin-hole loaded crap!
I actually had someone from their customer service department turn his back to me and walk away when I went to complain about a spoiler that did not fit! Let's not forget how they rolled their eyes when I mentioned that I had spent $2k with their company. Enjoy the chargeback, you've earned it!
I actually had someone from their customer service department turn his back to me and walk away when I went to complain about a spoiler that did not fit! Let's not forget how they rolled their eyes when I mentioned that I had spent $2k with their company. Enjoy the chargeback, you've earned it!
11-19-2004, 12:32 PM
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Originally posted by Mach430
Stillen seriously needs to work on their image. Their products are not half as good as they claim. HP numbers are largely over-inflated, and their in-house urethane facility produces pin-hole loaded crap!
I actually had someone from their customer service department turn his back to me and walk away when I went to complain about a spoiler that did not fit! Let's not forget how they rolled their eyes when I mentioned that I had spent $2k with their company. Enjoy the chargeback, you've earned it!
Stillen seriously needs to work on their image. Their products are not half as good as they claim. HP numbers are largely over-inflated, and their in-house urethane facility produces pin-hole loaded crap!
I actually had someone from their customer service department turn his back to me and walk away when I went to complain about a spoiler that did not fit! Let's not forget how they rolled their eyes when I mentioned that I had spent $2k with their company. Enjoy the chargeback, you've earned it!
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