About to pull the trigger on Bilsteins
03-26-2013, 08:05 PM
#11
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I think this is where the miscommunication was. I was suggesting using a 3" block to replace the factory block and I am pretty sure he is wanting to add a 1" block to what is already there. I would end up with .75" of rake which is what I want. Make sense now....thank you.
03-26-2013, 08:36 PM
#12
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I just want this done correctly and in the best manner possible.
03-26-2013, 09:42 PM
#13
I added the 5100s to my FX4 and it is dead level using the 2.25" setting. I had my dealer install them for $220 with an alignment which I thought was a pretty good deal.
It is amazing how much better the trucks look after the lift.
It is amazing how much better the trucks look after the lift.
03-27-2013, 12:39 AM
#14
Thats a heck of a deal. My dealer charged 3 hrs labor plus alignment. Almost $400 total.
03-27-2013, 12:43 AM
#15
My guy is telling me that if I put the Bilstein 5100's on the front at 2.25 it will be nose high. He is saying I need to put a 1" block in the back and then it would still have a little rake which I don't mind. I just want the front lifted a little but don't want nose high.
Does this sound right? It's going on a 2013 FX4 which I thought if you only put the front bilstein struts at 2.25" and bilsteins shocks on the back at 0" the truck would sit level.
Does this sound right? It's going on a 2013 FX4 which I thought if you only put the front bilstein struts at 2.25" and bilsteins shocks on the back at 0" the truck would sit level.
Last edited by Jamers53; 03-27-2013 at 01:41 AM.
03-27-2013, 10:08 AM
#16
Sorry if this has been asked already I have a 2012 Platinum 4x4 I really like the way it rides. Like a Caddy. I want to put the 5100 all around to level. I was wondering if at all! How much it changed the ride from factory shock/strut. Thanks for any input.
03-27-2013, 10:18 AM
#17
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From what I have gathered it makes it a little stiffer but would be better for offroad use. It supposed to handle a little better, not nosedive when breaking and hugs the curves a little better. I have only seen very few people who didn't like it but everyone is different.
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03-27-2013, 11:49 AM
#18
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It won't ride like a caddy. It's a firmer, more controlled feel. They put the driver more in touch with the road and don't become overwhelmed as much in washboard type terrain. If you want to maintain your current ride, get a spacer.
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66ford (03-27-2013)
03-27-2013, 01:58 PM
#19
I have the same set up as the white truck with the black wheels on page 1. 1.75" setting (2nd from the top). Have not installed the 3" block yet but my truck is dead level right now. 275/65/20 Terra Grapplers.
I sort of cheaped out and put Skyjacker Nitro 8000 shocks on the rear (they were $45 each, 5100s were a little over $100 each).
You will notice a much improved ride with the Bilsteins. The truck feels much more planted. Steering responce is much better as well. The ride is stiffer but in a good way.
I sort of cheaped out and put Skyjacker Nitro 8000 shocks on the rear (they were $45 each, 5100s were a little over $100 each).
You will notice a much improved ride with the Bilsteins. The truck feels much more planted. Steering responce is much better as well. The ride is stiffer but in a good way.
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03-27-2013, 02:09 PM
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Hmmm, are you talking about the bilstien 5100 leveling struts? Because thats what i have on my 2wd and theres 4-5 ht settings. Like the 2nd or 3rd from top it sits level on a 2wd. Definatly not a rake like the guy is telling you. I love mine i did all 4 (rears not adjustable). Front super plush. I ordered some deaver springs for the rear to get the rear as plush as the front, i have nothing negative to say about the front now but i may end up selling my brand new 5100's and my roadmaster active suspension settup if i can find a good deal on some upper arms and midtravel coilovers
BTW at the ht i chose the front way 1/2" higher then rear. Added the RAS for axel wrap fix and it just so happened to raise the rear 1". So my truck sits exactly how i want right now. Rear 1/2" to 1" higher than front
BTW at the ht i chose the front way 1/2" higher then rear. Added the RAS for axel wrap fix and it just so happened to raise the rear 1". So my truck sits exactly how i want right now. Rear 1/2" to 1" higher than front
Love the way it sits now.