Bilstein shocks
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From: lindenhurst,ny,us
Bilstein shocks
Hi guys,
I'm interested in installing Bilstein shocks in my truck, I heard that they make the ride alot smoother, I put on larger, more agressive tires and waas wondering if these shocks would counter-act the bumpy ride from the tires. Any ideas would be great.
Thanks, Gino
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Gino Tedesco, '99 XLT 5.4l, SUPERCHIPPED, 3" Gibson catback exhaust,4x4 S/C Flareside D.wedge bl/Dk.graph, factory sidesteps & Tonneau cover, Manik grlgaurd w/Piaa lights, 305/70-16 Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tires
I'm interested in installing Bilstein shocks in my truck, I heard that they make the ride alot smoother, I put on larger, more agressive tires and waas wondering if these shocks would counter-act the bumpy ride from the tires. Any ideas would be great.
Thanks, Gino
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Gino Tedesco, '99 XLT 5.4l, SUPERCHIPPED, 3" Gibson catback exhaust,4x4 S/C Flareside D.wedge bl/Dk.graph, factory sidesteps & Tonneau cover, Manik grlgaurd w/Piaa lights, 305/70-16 Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tires
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From: Fairfax, VA, USA
Just put a set on my F250 4X4 SC Light Duty. Wished I would have installed them on day one. Stiffer but much smoother ride (i.e; less bounce after a large bump/dip in the road but you notice the expansion joints a little more). Don't know about combination with larger tires.
Bought them at www.shox.com. $249 + $20 S&H. During install I used the factory ford bushings though. I thought the Bilstein bushings were inferior. You make the call.
The top Ford factory bushings (combined bushing & nut) threads onto the front and rear Bilsteins but the wrench size is different (same threads though).
Bought them at www.shox.com. $249 + $20 S&H. During install I used the factory ford bushings though. I thought the Bilstein bushings were inferior. You make the call.
The top Ford factory bushings (combined bushing & nut) threads onto the front and rear Bilsteins but the wrench size is different (same threads though).
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From: Cleveland, OH
The Bilsteins are great shock. I am still wondering if the IAS would have given my beast a little smoother ride? Unless I get the IAS as a gift, I doubt that I will try them out.
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CG
F-250SD CC SB 4x4 5.4L 4.10LS, Superchip, K&N air filter, Hellwig anti-sway, Rhino, Bilstein shocks
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CG
F-250SD CC SB 4x4 5.4L 4.10LS, Superchip, K&N air filter, Hellwig anti-sway, Rhino, Bilstein shocks