New Bilstein 5100 Series.
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New Bilstein 5100 Series.
Hello Gentlemen. I've been off the site for a while and returned to talk about my new shocks. I have a 6" lift and had Pro Comp MX6 shocks on the rear of my 2007 Lariat 4X4.
I had a shock seal blow and lost the fluid/pressure. 4Wheel Parts warrantied the MX6 but the salesman stated they see alot of them returned for failure. I had a $100.00 credit after the shock was warrantied so I purchased two new Bilstein 5100's.
I took the old MX6's off. What a PITA. I ended up beating the hardware out with a hammer and punch. The local Ford dealer wanted $44.00 for new hardwear. I'm only talking 4 new shock bolts and 4 new nuts. I looked at him like he was crazy, he smiled, verifying my belief. I went to a local Ace Hardwear and found the required hardwear for $20.00, for all four nuts and bolts. I put the new shocks on the rear and have been driving on them for a couple weeks now.
What a difference they made. We have very bad roads here in Colorado and the rear of my truck always skipped around, regardless of how I set the MX6's. With the new Bilstein shocks the rear end is super stable and has quit skipping around. The ride is softer also. I am very pleased and recommend these shocks to all you that would like a worthwhile upgrade. With the store credit from the broken MX6, both rear Bilstein shocks cost me $68.00 and the store one-day shipped them to my house.
Take care.
I had a shock seal blow and lost the fluid/pressure. 4Wheel Parts warrantied the MX6 but the salesman stated they see alot of them returned for failure. I had a $100.00 credit after the shock was warrantied so I purchased two new Bilstein 5100's.
I took the old MX6's off. What a PITA. I ended up beating the hardware out with a hammer and punch. The local Ford dealer wanted $44.00 for new hardwear. I'm only talking 4 new shock bolts and 4 new nuts. I looked at him like he was crazy, he smiled, verifying my belief. I went to a local Ace Hardwear and found the required hardwear for $20.00, for all four nuts and bolts. I put the new shocks on the rear and have been driving on them for a couple weeks now.
What a difference they made. We have very bad roads here in Colorado and the rear of my truck always skipped around, regardless of how I set the MX6's. With the new Bilstein shocks the rear end is super stable and has quit skipping around. The ride is softer also. I am very pleased and recommend these shocks to all you that would like a worthwhile upgrade. With the store credit from the broken MX6, both rear Bilstein shocks cost me $68.00 and the store one-day shipped them to my house.
Take care.
