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I just replaced the front shocks on my '83 SC and I noticed that when I installed the Bilstein shocks into the existing Boge struts, I was unable to tighten down the threaded retainining ring fully. While the threads are fully engaged, it seems that the ring could engage about 1/8" deeper.

It seems like the shock is sitting a little high in the strut. Could there be debris at the bottom of the strut making this shock not full seated? I am inclined to take the shocks apart again and investigate. Has anyone else encountered this?

Thanks in advance for any comments and guidance.