Bilstein 5100 and Fuel Mavericks Installed..Pic
11-02-2015, 07:21 PM
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Bilstein 5100 and Fuel Mavericks Installed..Pic
Well I finally got my Bilstein 5100's and wheels installed this weekend. I ended up going with Fuel Mavericks instead of the Hostages because I think the milled spokes tie in better with my white truck.
The rear shocks were easy to install the fronts not so easy. Biggest thing was compressing the spring on the struts even with 4 spring compressors it was a lot of hard work. I had to disconnect the upper A arms also to get the struts back in. I set the new inserts at the highest setting to raise the front about 2.25". The tires do rub quite a bit so I have to trim the plastic inside the wheel well. It rides a little bit stiffer now which I like. Truck is at the Ford dealer now getting an alignment. I will be ordering my rear airbags soon.
I will get more pics soon.
The rear shocks were easy to install the fronts not so easy. Biggest thing was compressing the spring on the struts even with 4 spring compressors it was a lot of hard work. I had to disconnect the upper A arms also to get the struts back in. I set the new inserts at the highest setting to raise the front about 2.25". The tires do rub quite a bit so I have to trim the plastic inside the wheel well. It rides a little bit stiffer now which I like. Truck is at the Ford dealer now getting an alignment. I will be ordering my rear airbags soon.
I will get more pics soon.
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Fordman1979! (11-06-2015)
11-06-2015, 08:36 AM
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Looks Good!!! Love Fuel Wheels!
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johnu (11-10-2015)
11-12-2015, 04:25 PM
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Thanks. I was going to get all black wheels but I thought the milled part ties in better with the white truck. 20 x 9 wheels with +14 offset, Toyo Open Countrty A/T extreme 305/55r20
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