bilsrein front insert lock rings necessary?

[madsedan]

bought bilstein and h&r race second hand from a local and installing this weekend. The front inserts did not come with a lockring or spacer, but the inserts fit pretty snug.

only one of the DIY I found online mention anything about the lock ring. Is it absolutely necessary I get and install the lock ring?

[M-technik-3]

Are you referring to the gland nut. The part that hold the insert in place. I suggest you get them. Bilstein sells them for for about 25 bucks for them.

[madsedan]

That's it, gland nut, I wish I knew that before I ripped my front end apart lol
Would it be ok to ride around a couple days without them while I wait for them to come in?

[M-technik-3]

Your front end is gonna be loose and rattle.

[jlevie]

I don't think there will be any damage from limited driving w/o the gland nuts. But the shocks will only be working in compression and provide no rebound control. It may also be noisy.

[madsedan]

Yep, I'm going to park it and hitch a ride tomorrow, test drive was fine but knocking a bit, no point in screwing something up, thanks guys!