The Leveling Kit Thread
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^ ^ ^ That's one of the neat things about the Bilstein spring saddle location options: You may raise the front of your truck a full 2" or go 1" or 1.5... I went 1.5" (nominally) because I carry 400 lbs in the covered bed 24/7, and occasionally hang 100 lbs of small trailer tongue weight on the rear.
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What Phil said.
The Bilstein 5100 may increase the tactile feel of the road in general but I ASSURE YOU they will NEVER feel harsh. Ever.
You have to step up in price to get even firmer shock valving w/ the Bilstein Series 6112 (front) and 5160 (rear)... even then while the ride quality becomes more firm it is never harsh. That's the magic of Bilstein for their pricepoint.
If you want good dampers (shocks) but want to retain a super-soft ride quality, then look to FOX shocks and how they spec the shocks for the Ford F150 Raptors. You will pay more.
I think that dollar-for-dollar, the Bilstien 5100 is the perfect shock for a street-driven F150. You will not regret their installation, and, as you've noted, you may get your front level accomplished at the same time by installing the spring saddle in any one of the four higher circlip locations beyond the bottom groove (that's for the stock ride height).
I stand by that description.
The Bilstein 5100 may increase the tactile feel of the road in general but I ASSURE YOU they will NEVER feel harsh. Ever.
You have to step up in price to get even firmer shock valving w/ the Bilstein Series 6112 (front) and 5160 (rear)... even then while the ride quality becomes more firm it is never harsh. That's the magic of Bilstein for their pricepoint.
If you want good dampers (shocks) but want to retain a super-soft ride quality, then look to FOX shocks and how they spec the shocks for the Ford F150 Raptors. You will pay more.
I think that dollar-for-dollar, the Bilstien 5100 is the perfect shock for a street-driven F150. You will not regret their installation, and, as you've noted, you may get your front level accomplished at the same time by installing the spring saddle in any one of the four higher circlip locations beyond the bottom groove (that's for the stock ride height).
I stand by that description.
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My truck currently sitting on a 2.25" ready lift level and 275/70/18 BFG's (33")
Last edited by Phil48315; Feb 7, 2024 at 01:28 AM.
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My error. I was just looking at the color on the box. Your truck looks great with those tires. I have the same stock wheels. I’m assuming being a 275/70 that’s a LT tire? Did you lose many MPG with the extra height and weight?
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I put them on when I bought the truck, only drove 30 miles on the stock tires.
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Pretty truck. How big a block? I just measured mine again today and it’s basically level when I tow my boat. I’d hate to raise the front then have it squat in the back end when the boat is hooked up. If I want bigger tires I’ll probably have to raise the front and back. Thinking Bilsteins and a block on the rear.
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