Bilstein 5100
#11
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I did put 5100's on the rear. Used part number from 2013. They work awesome. I guess I put that in another thread somewhere. Still waiting for the front adjustable to be available. When I drive my '06 with them installed it is a really big difference when I go back to my '15 without them. I'd pay double to get them now.
#12
Senior Member
I put Bilsteins on my Ranger years ago, and they worked great! I also put Konis on a Volvo years ago, and they worked great also. The Konis were adjustable.
#14
Senior Member
is this the part # for older f150's
http://shop.totalautomotiveperforman...i-1736443.aspx
Part #: 33-187471
Notes: 5100 Series Shock
46mm Monotube Shock Absorber
http://shop.totalautomotiveperforman...i-1736443.aspx
Part #: 33-187471
Notes: 5100 Series Shock
46mm Monotube Shock Absorber
#15
Senior Member
I did put 5100's on the rear. Used part number from 2013. They work awesome. I guess I put that in another thread somewhere. Still waiting for the front adjustable to be available. When I drive my '06 with them installed it is a really big difference when I go back to my '15 without them. I'd pay double to get them now.
5100's now on the rear. What a difference! No bounce or jittery side steps over ruts. Very stable now. I used ones for a 2013 F150 since no listing for a 14 or 15. Install easy, just put the bottom on first so you have something to grab to compress them down to get the top bolt in. A pain putting the top bolt in first. Wheels stayed on. Mounted with boots toward the bottom. Silver truck, silver shocks a win. Stock shocks felt and looked like toys. Light and very easy to compress. I know not a good way to judge a shock but Ford stock shocks always sucked. Truck just feels so much more stable now. Just can't wait for the fronts to be released. So far on my rear suspension I have added a leaf, installed sway bar, changed tires over to Load range E BFG KO2's and now the shocks. All parts together made a huge difference in handling and ride. I carry a lot of weight also in the back all of the time. I find myself aiming for bumps now just to see the truck absorb them. I used part # 33-187501. It was just a guess on what year would work. They work pretty damned good. The ride quality is superb but not any harsher than before and I only did rears. $156 from Tire Rack delivered for the pair.
#18
Junior Member
Hopefully they get a little better quality this time around. I'm running a 50% success ratio on these, last two sets had one blown after 20k miles.
But feel free to try and get one warrantied, they'll just tell you a little oil is normal, even when the entire shock and spring is covered and the other is bone dry.
Never again.
But feel free to try and get one warrantied, they'll just tell you a little oil is normal, even when the entire shock and spring is covered and the other is bone dry.
Never again.