i need new shocks for my truck and im pretty sure i heard that i can get some bilstein shocks that will raise my truck up a little bit? is this true and would it hurt anything?

also what kind of bilsteins and where do i get them from

thanks

 

Bilstein 5100 series will do that, another option is the Rancho Quicklift. They won't hurt any worse than the equivalent leveling kit, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

I looked it up and people say they make it for our trucks but it only showed a Toyota version. I like to know what they cost for the adj. ones set of 4. I think I will be going that route.

 

fronts run anywhere from 250-300 and 150 for the back. so total you're running 400+ and installation and alignment costs

 

If your talking the fronts those are struts not shocks there is a difference. I have them on my front you can either get them as an OEM replacement same size, or with a 2" leveling increase. I had originally put on Skyjacker at 3" levelling but it caused my A-arm to hit the spring and the ball joint connected to the top of the knuckle was at an extreme angle. I now run the Bilstein 2" and they have plenty of space, good angles, and ride great. They are designed for off roading if you go stock size you can get either street or off road designs. I still run skyjacker shocks in back that came with the AAL so I'm no help there.

 

I have the Bilstein 5100's on my 04STX RegCab. they have an adjustable lift in the front, I believe up to 2.75". I have mine set at 2.5 and it looks good, even with the stock wheels. Ride is nice, and they really stick up to a beating. Love them.

 

i have heard they run really stiff? is that true? i dont want to give up the good ride i have on my 150 right now.

 

I'm not the one who actually installed them. The previous owner did right before I bought it, about a year ago. I have to say they rode a little stiff in the beginning, but as time went by they loosened up a bit after daily driving and I really love them. I wouldn't say they ride the same as factory, but they are very willing and forgiving when you hit the "speed hump 15 mph" doing about 35-40....I dont know maybe I'm butchering them haha but they handle my abuse very well and have held up to it. Not to mention I immediately noticed the traction difference on the rough roads while accelerating hard as well as turning.

 

I can chime in on the rear shocks. Im running the Bilstein HD Shocks. I didnt think they would make that big of a difference and probably wouldnt of bought them if I didnt get 2 of them with 10k miles on them off ebay for $30 shipped, but with 74k miles on the truck figured the stockers were done. But they really seemed to tighten up the rear end and it feels more stable in turns and holds up better while towing my boat, no more bouncing up and down while towing as well as they still handle speed bumps good, there not overly stiff where the back end feels like it slams down afterward.

 

sounds like they are pretty good then. I have been wanting to buy them, but i just got rid of my f250f bc of its harsh ride and the traveling im doing, so i dont want to buy these and be back to square one with a very stiff ride