I lease my truck but I will still like to change the rear shocks, I agree with others, the stock shocks suck.

2 questions,

1. Is this the correct rear shock for a 2017 xlt SCREW 4x4


2. I watched a video where they removed the shocks without removing the wheels, is that the recommended approach? That would make my life easier...

 

Looks like those are the right ones. I didn't have to take my wheels off, not problem. I did have to take my wheel well liners out though. Takes about 10 minutes to do the first one, then 5 minutes to do the second lol.

 

I have a 2016 SCREW 4x4 and my Bilstein 5100 Rear shock part # is 33-253190. I got mines from stage3motorsports.

- You do not have to remove wheel.
- Tools needed: 18mm deep socket and ratchet, 15mm socket and ratchet (or wrench), and large screw driver/pry bar (optional to help align lower shock mount).
- the top left on driver side will only need a 15mm. You'll see why.

 

Thanks, the only reason I was asking is I watched the video and it was like both of you said, pretty simple, no need to remove the tire.

Then I read posts on here where members where saying they thought it was easier with the tire off.

Anyway, thanks again, I'm going to just do the rear. Since it is a lease (I have 34 months left) I don't want to invest too much. I might purchase my next truck just because of that reason.

under $200 for a better riding truck for 34 months, not a tough decision....

 

The part number OP said is for the RWD. So the part number texasredfish put is the correct part number for a 4x4.

 

I agree no reason to remove tires to do the shock replacement. I have the ford wheel well liners and didn't have to remove those either. Not really worth it to me to remove the tires for such an easy job with them in place. Quite honestly safer that way also unless you have proper jack stands, which I do, but still just as easy with tires on.

Don't cut the shipping strap on the Bilsteins shock, install the top bolt, then line-up and install the bottom bolt with the strap still on, once you have the bottom bolt in cut and remove the shipping strap. Just makes it a little easier.

 

Thanks everyone, just ordered them from Stage3Motorsports for $180 shipped. I'll try to take a few pics of the install and report back...

 

I removed the tires just for the additional space. Took me 30mins from parking the truck to driving again. Not a night and day difference for me, but definitely noticeable on speedbumps and potholes, worth the $140 I paid.

 

Installed my rears last night without taking off the wheels, took me about 10 minutes per side. Honestly the orientation of the bolt head and nut made me think that taking the wheel off wouldn't have made things much easier anyhow.

 

I would like to install these 5100's on the rear of my 2016 2wd. I also intend to add drop shackles to level the look of the truck. Does anyone know if there is any issue with these shocks when doing so?