Billstein Shocks
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From: New Orleans, LA
Billstein Shocks
I have seen a lot of posts on Rancho, Edelbrock, and Monroe shocks, but not much info on Billsteins. Anyone have any experience with these? They must be pretty good for Ford to choose them as OEM on the Lightnings, but I was wondering if anyone has used them on their "regular" F-150's. My stock units seem to be working to the best of their ability, but the roads here are terrible and I would like to get better control and handling from my truck. Any input would be appreciated.
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2000 F-150 XLT SuperCab. 4.6L Auto, K&N Air Filter, 255/70/16 Goodyear OWL, 3.55 Rear, Bedrug Bed Liner(Great Product), Berlin Hinged Soft Tonneau.
Future Mods:
Borla SS Cat Back System, Filter Kit/Airbox Mod, Superchip (?), PIAA Air Dam with Lights, Billet Grille
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2000 F-150 XLT SuperCab. 4.6L Auto, K&N Air Filter, 255/70/16 Goodyear OWL, 3.55 Rear, Bedrug Bed Liner(Great Product), Berlin Hinged Soft Tonneau.
Future Mods:
Borla SS Cat Back System, Filter Kit/Airbox Mod, Superchip (?), PIAA Air Dam with Lights, Billet Grille
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From: Lebanon, TN
jacap1,
i've run the bilstein shocks for years. i'm planning on a set for my truck this summer. i'm having a hard time deciding between these and the rancho 9000's. many folks seem to like the rancho's. good luck, Rich.
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-1999 F-150 4X4 XLT SC
-4.6, auto
-3.55LS
-Westin chrome nerf bars
-dual straight pipes
-goodyear mt/r 265/75/16
-hikerdadrich@aol.com
i've run the bilstein shocks for years. i'm planning on a set for my truck this summer. i'm having a hard time deciding between these and the rancho 9000's. many folks seem to like the rancho's. good luck, Rich.
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-1999 F-150 4X4 XLT SC
-4.6, auto
-3.55LS
-Westin chrome nerf bars
-dual straight pipes
-goodyear mt/r 265/75/16
-hikerdadrich@aol.com
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From: Newport Beach
I use Billstein's on my F-150. They are awesome! I'm glad I went with them over the Racho's.
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2001 F-150 Super Cab 5.4L / 2WD / 3.55LS / Tow Pkg.
Black / Dark Graphite Leather / Captains Chairs
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[*] 6" RCD Lift[*] Weld Outback 16X8.25 Wheels[*] BFG MT 35's[*] Billet Grill[*] LineX Bedliner[*] Flowmaster Exhaust
Coming Attractions:
[*] Limo Tint[*] Stereo System[*] 4.56 Gears
Will Post Pictures When Done!
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2001 F-150 Super Cab 5.4L / 2WD / 3.55LS / Tow Pkg.
Black / Dark Graphite Leather / Captains Chairs
Check it Out!
[*] 6" RCD Lift[*] Weld Outback 16X8.25 Wheels[*] BFG MT 35's[*] Billet Grill[*] LineX Bedliner[*] Flowmaster Exhaust
Coming Attractions:
[*] Limo Tint[*] Stereo System[*] 4.56 Gears
Will Post Pictures When Done!
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Did the Billsteins help out with the excessive body roll inherent to these trucks? I have been considering a rear anti-sway bar, but I have heard some horror stories from people in the posts here. If the shocks will help out enough, then I may not need to invest the time/money in a rear anti-sway bar. Thanks for your opinions.
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Shocks may do the trick!
Definetly do the shocks and if you do Bilsteins you should be very pleased. And yes, they should take out most of the body roll!
If I were to do it over, I'd do the shocks first. Of course the new Helwig anti-sway bar was easy for me, since on the Expy it's a replacment, not an add.
If I were to do it over, I'd do the shocks first. Of course the new Helwig anti-sway bar was easy for me, since on the Expy it's a replacment, not an add.