Bilstein 5100 Availability
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I think the 13th gen has different ride height settings than the 12th gen, but it's still telling you didn't get the lift they mentioned, even with the lighter EB engine. Assuming that shoving them on the top lift setting doesn't really compromise the ride/operation with so much preload, i might just take the risk and compensate with rear blocks if needed.
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I think the 13th gen has different ride height settings than the 12th gen, but it's still telling you didn't get the lift they mentioned, even with the lighter EB engine. Assuming that shoving them on the top lift setting doesn't really compromise the ride/operation with so much preload, i might just take the risk and compensate with rear blocks if needed.
I think the 13th gen has different ride height settings than the 12th gen, but it's still telling you didn't get the lift they mentioned, even with the lighter EB engine. Assuming that shoving them on the top lift setting doesn't really compromise the ride/operation with so much preload, i might just take the risk and compensate with rear blocks if needed.
Bilstein 5100’s from Stage 3: These shocks allow you to set your 2015-2020 F150's front ride height to stock, +.79", +1.26", +1.75", or +2.10" of leveling by using their adjustable spring seat tabs.
I’d just plan on sitting 1/4 inch lower then whatever setting you pick.
only people who have gone higher either installed wrong or swapped out the stock spring for an aftermarket spring.
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Yeah i saw the pro lift kit, it's was fully 100% clear about fitting/lifts etc due to the parts all being available separately.
At this point, i'm thinking i should probably just save money and go with the 5100 4 piece kit and use my stock springs.
My question currently is going to be whether i go for the top lift amount on the front or just the 1.5 lift - i think my SCREW V8 would be the heaviest truck at the front, especially at it's trim level, so it wouldn't get the full 2.25 inches.
At this point, i'm thinking i should probably just save money and go with the 5100 4 piece kit and use my stock springs.
My question currently is going to be whether i go for the top lift amount on the front or just the 1.5 lift - i think my SCREW V8 would be the heaviest truck at the front, especially at it's trim level, so it wouldn't get the full 2.25 inches.
Dielectrically 5w30
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I had Bilsteins on a 13th Gen. there’s actually a whole thread with 100’s of replies of people posting real world results of how much lift they went with.
Bilstein 5100’s from Stage 3: These shocks allow you to set your 2015-2020 F150's front ride height to stock, +.79", +1.26", +1.75", or +2.10" of leveling by using their adjustable spring seat tabs.
I’d just plan on sitting 1/4 inch lower then whatever setting you pick.
only people who have gone higher either installed wrong or swapped out the stock spring for an aftermarket spring.
Bilstein 5100’s from Stage 3: These shocks allow you to set your 2015-2020 F150's front ride height to stock, +.79", +1.26", +1.75", or +2.10" of leveling by using their adjustable spring seat tabs.
I’d just plan on sitting 1/4 inch lower then whatever setting you pick.
only people who have gone higher either installed wrong or swapped out the stock spring for an aftermarket spring.
The only issue with the 2.25" setting is that the preload on the spring does make on-road ride quality a bit stiff. If you want to maximize ride quality, then you should probably use a lower ride height setting.