I was wondering if anybody has ever run Bilsteins on the TTB 4X4's. I had them on my 93 Lightning, they rode better and handled better than the Monroe GP's, but once you hit a BIG bump they got really stiff.
But I was wondering how they work in a 4X4 application, because the 2002 Ranger has them as OE on the "Off-Road" package and the rear shock is 25.5" long and 16" compressed. That would be perfect for a 1.5"-3" lift on a 80-96!!!!! They have a full list price of $43.00ea so with the "good" deal price I can have the rear shocks for the price of Rancho 5000's! Now I need to find the correct front shock for a 2" lift, they only list stock and 4", I don't do much off roading at all so I might be safe with the stock ones, just need some input. Or if somebody has some, if they remember the lenths. Thanks!

 

Where are you seeing these prices. I checked a week ago and they were $65+ for the rears. 5000's are like 30 each +/-. That is a good deal.

All Chevy Blazers run them OEM too. I've never seen one leak or fail. No one complains about them either, they must be great.

 

That is the price for the OE Ford replacement Bilstein. The only difference is that they come in a Ford box not a Bilstein.

 

I was recently rooting around this place www.peakempire.com/offroad/links4.htm
One, possibly more, of the companies was advertising Bilsteins. I remember seeing Bilsteins available for ford 4x4s for the rear, $60 something a piece. Can't recall any info for the fronts.

Maybe a more vigorous search will get better results