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Old 08-15-2012, 05:58 PM
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Default Got my Bistein 5100's installed today

I like them! I went with the highest setting. I have a set of Super Springs installed which gave me an extra 1.5" in the rear, so there is still a slight rake. As far as the Bilsteins having a rough ride on the highest setting as some people have said, I have to disagree. To me, It feels tighter/more stiff, but it's definitely not a rough ride by any means. I live on a dirt road, and drive over bumps every day and it really doesn't feel that much different than before. Anyway, those are just my thoughts! Here's a pic. Looks a little funny with stock tires, BUT one upgrade at a time...



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Looks good!
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Looks good! Congrats
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I'm getting ready , but got to ask why you didn't go with fox ? I'm about readyo pull the trigger !
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Originally Posted by F150/4me
I'm getting ready , but got to ask why you didn't go with fox ? I'm about readyo pull the trigger !
I read so many good things about the Bilsteins, I felt like they were the way to go.
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Originally Posted by blakegrif
I read so many good things about the Bilsteins, I felt like they were the way to go.
Did you read about what they do to the geometry of a front end? Might want to look into that.

I can't believe how many people are oblivious to the fact that a leveling kit really screws with a front end. People will learn one day...
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Originally Posted by F150/4me
I'm getting ready , but got to ask why you didn't go with fox ? I'm about readyo pull the trigger !
I'm gonna go with the fox front and rear probably with in the next few months. I like the these the best. My 2 cents, lol
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Originally Posted by jonbar87
Did you read about what they do to the geometry of a front end? Might want to look into that.

I can't believe how many people are oblivious to the fact that a leveling kit really screws with a front end. People will learn one day...

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Originally Posted by jonbar87
Did you read about what they do to the geometry of a front end? Might want to look into that.

I can't believe how many people are oblivious to the fact that a leveling kit really screws with a front end. People will learn one day...
The reason I went with the Bilsteins is because it does not screw with the front end...
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Originally Posted by segen77
Um...so? It's still changing the geometry of the front end. Until you change out that steering knuckle, both your tie rod and control arm ball joints are going to be at a horrible angle. That video proved nothing.


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