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I know the manual instructs you to pour some ATF into the housing when installing new shocks. This applies to Bilsteins too, right? Considering what these things cost, I dont want to booger anything up.
I would think if nothing else, it can help prevent seizing due to rust.........
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Don't re-fill it, just leave some of the old stuff in there. It'll prevent moisture from getting into the strut housing and freezing - cracking your pretty strut housing and making you do all the work again.
I put it in mine even though Billy said no. In my mind the positives outweigh the negatives. Water gets everywhere in WA - so like mentioned freezing or more importantly corrosion were my reasons. If I get some heat transfer that's just icing on the cake.
I bought mine used, so no warrenty to worry about voiding though.
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