Leveling with Bilstein 5100s
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Leveling with Bilstein 5100s
I'm gonig to get BFGs on my truck this fall and need some advice, I'm gonna get the Bilstein adjustable struts to level my truck out in front, It looks like the price has really risen up on these things, but can somebody verify that this is the part I will need? Is this what everyone buys?
http://www.ntwonline.com/0408_FORD_F...RUT_P13613.cfm
And should I get the rear shocks also? what will that do just make a stiffer suspension? It wont lift it any right? Thanks. And can anyone suggest where I could get the front struts cheaper? And is that all I would need to get to level it out?
http://www.ntwonline.com/0408_FORD_F...RUT_P13613.cfm
And should I get the rear shocks also? what will that do just make a stiffer suspension? It wont lift it any right? Thanks. And can anyone suggest where I could get the front struts cheaper? And is that all I would need to get to level it out?
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The rear shocks will have matched Valving to the fronts! They are merely and upgraded shock from stock... does nothing for height. Without them your rear would not match the front! Buts the only preferance!
I bought the set and have been very impressed with the them! I would recommend a complete set!
This is where I ordered the set of 4 (2 front struts and 2 rear shocks) The price is not bad and the shipping time is pretty fast too!
http://store.topguncustomz.com/store...46&i=241174944
Hope this info helps!
Cheers
Nem
I bought the set and have been very impressed with the them! I would recommend a complete set!
This is where I ordered the set of 4 (2 front struts and 2 rear shocks) The price is not bad and the shipping time is pretty fast too!
http://store.topguncustomz.com/store...46&i=241174944
Hope this info helps!
Cheers
Nem
Last edited by Nemisus; 08-16-2008 at 07:17 AM.
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Thank you for the link Nemisus! Pretty pricey but I understand it is a major bolt on modification, and that it will be worth it. That all around kit for $370 dont sound that bad though, better together than individually! Well I guess soon I will be buying them, and my friend and I will install it. I'll need a front end re-allignment for the struts right?
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I'm gonig to get BFGs on my truck this fall and need some advice, I'm gonna get the Bilstein adjustable struts to level my truck out in front, It looks like the price has really risen up on these things, but can somebody verify that this is the part I will need? Is this what everyone buys?
And should I get the rear shocks also? what will that do just make a stiffer suspension? It wont lift it any right? Thanks. And can anyone suggest where I could get the front struts cheaper? And is that all I would need to get to level it out?
And should I get the rear shocks also? what will that do just make a stiffer suspension? It wont lift it any right? Thanks. And can anyone suggest where I could get the front struts cheaper? And is that all I would need to get to level it out?
You can easily install the rear shocks yourself but I let an alignment shop install the fronts. Took them 2-hours. Ford quotes 1.5
Really happy with the results. Ride is a little stiffer but not harsh.
Check my profile for before/ after pictures.
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$80?
Good God no. I live in Cananada... the socialist paradise.
A dozen Budweiser... $22. Pack of smokes... $10. Tax freedom day... June 20.
Ford wanted 1.5 hours at... $140/Hr ($210) plus $119 for a wheel alignment. The alignment shop charged me 2 hours at $100 per hour plus $109 for a wheel alignmnent.
Good God no. I live in Cananada... the socialist paradise.
A dozen Budweiser... $22. Pack of smokes... $10. Tax freedom day... June 20.
Ford wanted 1.5 hours at... $140/Hr ($210) plus $119 for a wheel alignment. The alignment shop charged me 2 hours at $100 per hour plus $109 for a wheel alignmnent.
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$80?
Good God no. I live in Cananada... the socialist paradise.
A dozen Budweiser... $22. Pack of smokes... $10. Tax freedom day... June 20.
Ford wanted 1.5 hours at... $140/Hr ($210) plus $119 for a wheel alignment. The alignment shop charged me 2 hours at $100 per hour plus $109 for a wheel alignmnent.
Good God no. I live in Cananada... the socialist paradise.
A dozen Budweiser... $22. Pack of smokes... $10. Tax freedom day... June 20.
Ford wanted 1.5 hours at... $140/Hr ($210) plus $119 for a wheel alignment. The alignment shop charged me 2 hours at $100 per hour plus $109 for a wheel alignmnent.