BrewCrew22

Will the Bilstein 5100 fit on the 2014? Some sites say yes, some say no?

2002_FX4

I have a 2002 F150 FX4 and I am looking into leveling it. I have heard very good things about the Bilstein shocks. I was originally gonna go with a 2.5 inch leveling kit from Rough Country, but am curious about these shocks. If I were to go with new Bilstein 5100 shocks all the way around, which I have priced at a little over $300, can that make the truck sit about level? I want the most comfortable ride, without having to constantly replace things on my truck. And I know I´m new to this, but I don't need the leveling kit and the shocks right? Or do I?

Sitruc44

Correct. you can do either or, or both. I use both the shocks and the spacer with the shocks on the lowest setting, but before I got the shocks I just used a spacer

2002_FX4

Okay thanks. I think I´m gonna go with both to ensure the most comfortable ride. Because my truck could use new shocks anyways and I might as well put the money in for some good ones. I am trying to do everything right the first time, so I am not putting a bunch of unnecessary money into my truck.

ProZach

If you want the best ride, I would suggest just the shocks. the spacer isn't going to help your ride any more or less than the shocks would when they're at the leveling setting.

99_f150aj

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11daddy11

You will need to check your lower strut mount to see what frame you have. If you have a single eye and thru bolt the bilstein shocks will work. If you have the new t post type then the bilstein shocks will not work. My truck had the latter so I could not use them. Had to go with the spacer.

folmonty

Stumbled onto this thread (thanks to the OP Lenn) while looking to level out a stock 2013 XLT F150 screw 4WD. Load of great information and comments. Don't recall this link being mentioned but Bilstein does a nice job of explaining benifits and features of using the 5100 series shock.

ProZach

That's a great link, I probably should have included it in the original write-up. I'm happy to hear that it was a helpful thread.

Capt Jack Sparrow

Awesome thread! In my last 2 F150's I have used the spacers kits that are mounted on top, I am now interested in the Bilstein's, they seem to be a better choice for the suspension and wear. I have just purchased a F150 2014 Platinum and cannot stand the nose down look and feel. Not knowing much about them, any advice would help. I believe the ones I am looking for are the 5100 series?
Thank you in advance for your help.