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05XLT8' 07-22-2012 10:03 PM

Need shocks, suggestions.
 
My truck is need of some shocks. I have the 2 inch level, and was wondering who got which shocks? I heard Bilstein was the way to go, but since my truck has the level and 3 inch body lift I don't need the 5100's do I? Any help appreciated..

flamehead16 07-22-2012 10:47 PM

bielstein 5100

06F150CFCT 07-22-2012 10:55 PM


Originally Posted by 05XLT8'
My truck is need of some shocks. I have the 2 inch level, and was wondering who got which shocks? I heard Bilstein was the way to go, but since my truck has the level and 3 inch body lift I don't need the 5100's do I? Any help appreciated..

Yeah the level kit and body lift dont make a difference for choosing your rear shocks. Whatever you choose will be fine. The bilsteins are a choice favorite though. I am running Fox shocks and like them. They ride semi stiff but offroad they are awesome.

JPaws67 07-22-2012 11:50 PM

I love my Bilstein 5100s. They wont effect the rear height, but I did get them since they gave me a level.

05XLT8' 07-23-2012 09:22 AM

Thanks guys I will look into getting the bilsteins.. I'm getting the chopping sound with my Mud tires and was told it was probably my shocks.. I bought the truck with 63,000 on her and now has 95,000. Don't know if shocks were ever replace.

Casper 619 07-23-2012 02:56 PM

x3 on the Bilstein 5100s. I will be getting them for the rear of my truck.

techrep 07-23-2012 03:01 PM


Originally Posted by 05XLT8' (Post 1898827)
My truck is need of some shocks. I have the 2 inch level, and was wondering who got which shocks? I heard Bilstein was the way to go, but since my truck has the level and 3 inch body lift I don't need the 5100's do I? Any help appreciated..


No you do not...the 5100 is an adjustable leveling shock...you can find another series Bilstein for your replacements...you would be wasting your money buying the 5100 series unless you want to remove your leveling kit.

05XLT8' 07-23-2012 03:35 PM

Ok next question. It is only 30.00 difference between bilstein 5100 and their HD shocks. Should I remove my level kit and get the 5100 and just adjust it the 2 inches? or save 30.00 and go with the HD shocks?

techrep 07-24-2012 04:52 AM

Up to you Buddy...


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