Bilstein 5100s
#1
Bilstein 5100s
Just got my shocks installed all four corners and some Cooper Zeon LTZ 275 60 20s. I got the B8 5100 Series Ride Height Adjustable Front 0-2" (24-248129) for the fronts and the B8 5100 Series 0-1" Lift Rear (33-253190) for the rears. So first off the dumb f*%ks didnt adjust the height of the fronts to the maximum height like I told them they left it at its lowest. Secondly they installed the rears upside down and i told them to make sure, after some research the consensus is boot down because of drain hole and upright writing on the shock. But my question is, is there a adjustment on the rears or they are just automatically set for 1" higher. I have to take my truck back so they can correct their mistakes and I want to make sure I have all info the possible info. Thanks in advance.
#2
Rears are not adjustable and should be installed in accordance with the instructions - boot down.
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dios (04-24-2019)
#3
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This seems to be a common pair of problems. I believe Bilstein ships these shocks with the retainer at the lowest setting. And for some reason the magazines and the internet have convinced everyone that if a shock has a boot it goes on the top...
Sorry you are having to go through this. You are not the first one on the site that I have seen.
Sorry you are having to go through this. You are not the first one on the site that I have seen.
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dios (04-24-2019)
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I just installed Bilsteins too and the boot was up. Honestly I dont know if that's correct or if it should be boot down. Not sure why it isn't so clear in the instructions or something.
How about a pic with the Zeons on? I would like to see what those tires look like on our F150s!
How about a pic with the Zeons on? I would like to see what those tires look like on our F150s!
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I just installed Bilsteins too and the boot was up. Honestly I dont know if that's correct or if it should be boot down. Not sure why it isn't so clear in the instructions or something.
How about a pic with the Zeons on? I would like to see what those tires look like on our F150s!
How about a pic with the Zeons on? I would like to see what those tires look like on our F150s!
It's boot down.
#9
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Mine were unfortunately installed boot up over the winter. I even specifically asked the local shop if that was correct and they said it was. I'm hoping to get them flipped sometime this spring. And, I asked them to put the fronts on the 1.75" setting but they put it on the 2.1" setting. At least I got a discounted price because they screwed that part up. I really wish there was more than one place in Des Moines Iowa to get that type of work done.
#10
Just flip them yourself. I literally installed the rear 5100's on my truck in under 30 minutes total and without even jacking up the truck. Crazy to pay someone to do something so simple.