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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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Bilstein 5100 for 6" lift?

I was told that some Billstein 5100s would be good for my 05 F150 with Procomp 6" lift..So I ordered me some online. Before I ordered them I emailed another company to ask the specific product number and they replied saying that Bilstein didn't make a shock for a 6" lift. Does anybody know for sure about this, I would appreciate your responce!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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I was told that some Billstein 5100s would be good for my 05 F150 with Procomp 6" lift..So I ordered me some online. Before I ordered them I emailed another company to ask the specific product number and they replied saying that Bilstein didn't make a shock for a 6" lift. Does anybody know for sure about this, I would appreciate your responce!
They do make them for a 6" lift. In fact, those same shocks come standard on the RCD 6" lift kit.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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Thanks Msa(Duck hunter), just making sure I didn't get took to the cleaners!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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so i have the basic procomp stage 1, if i get the 5100's i can get rid of my spacer right? Then adjust them to the 2 inch setting and run 37's?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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i think they only go to 6"
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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i think they only go to 6"
right but then they have adjustable settings so you can turn em from 1-2'? I think but thats just what i have heard and read.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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right but then they have adjustable settings so you can turn em from 1-2'? I think but thats just what i have heard and read.
They can be set at 4" or 6"
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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so i have the basic procomp stage 1, if i get the 5100's i can get rid of my spacer right? Then adjust them to the 2 inch setting and run 37's?
You can get Bilstiens for your 6 inch lift that will allow you to do away with the Pro COmp spacer. You can also get standard OEM replacement Bistiens, crank them up for 2 inches of lift and keep the Pro Comp spacers.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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I must have the stage two since it has coilovers. SO what your saying is that I need to take out a spacer before putting them on. I take it the spacer is the black one between the block and the leaf springs.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Oh, rear shocks.

5150's is what you'll need. You can also get a 5.5" block if yours are stacked.

11.94" 255/70 Platinum Powdercoat 29.7" 17.9" BF5-A187-H1

http://www.eshocks.com/bil_ORsb.asp?...ubChar=Q&Spec=
 

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