Stock shocks are getting tired. Been reading a lot on the Bilstein 5100 series but I have no desire to change the front end height, so I thought the 4600 would be a better selection. Differences? Anyone run the 4600 on these late model trucks care to share experiences.

I keep hearing that Bilstein's are a bit stiffer ride over OEM. Am I correct to assume that the improved dampening ability also allows them to better handle freeway expansion joints, rough roads or pot holes etc.. much better?

The one annoyance I have with the stock shocks is sometimes when you hit a large bump (ala railroad tracks) with the back wheels you can feel the back end literally hop. That's the kind of stuff I was hoping the Bilsteins would improve upon.

Thanks for any input.

 

I ran 5100's at stock height on my '04 F150. The truck felt like it was planted to the road much better. The rear end used to almost walk sideways when going over railroad tracks until I put the 5100's on. They will also take some of the lean out of the truck when on a tight on-ramp.

I have a set sitting in my garage to put on my '09 once I get some new wheels/tires. My truck is getting pretty rough now that the stock shocks have 45k miles on them.

 

Thanks that's what I was hoping to hear. Mine have 52k on them and it's getting a bit ridiculous. As I stated I can handle a little stiffer ride if the handling and bumps are handled better.

One other question. If you run the front shocks at stock height, why the 5100's over the 4600?