I want to level my 2014 f150 stx supercrew and keep a smooth ride, mostly highway driving. Will the bilstein 5100 4wd adjustable shocks work? I can't remember where I read it but someone suggested using the 2015 version. Any other suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

My oem shocks are pretty much wore out and need new tires as well so thought I would change all the above and brakes while I was replacing things. If the bilstein won't work, I may just get the 275/60/20 tires instead of the 285/65/20.

 

4wd and 2wd are two separate part numbers if I remember. Another member asked about this the other day and I dunno if anyone replied.


2014 is different than pre 2013. The difference is how the mount to the LCA. One uses two bolts and two nuts, the 2014 has a tube at the bottom and uses only one nut/bolt.

 

Thank you Morris, I have the 2 bolt. Is this the same as the 4wd 2 bolt or the same as the 2015 2wd 2 bolt?

 

I don't know. Mines a 12', I never really looked at mine before I had a shop install. I'll look when I leave for work.

As for the 2015's I don't know and to be honest I have no interest in finding out. I'm not getting into a pop can anytime soon and the two people I know have no desire to level theirs out.


Honestly, just buy the right ones. Your year and drivetrain.

 

They have different part#'s, because the 4WD starts out 2" longer than the 2WD shocks are. From the factory the 2WD trucks have no rear block on the axle and a shorter shock. That is the only difference in height. The 4WD gets the 1.25" block and 2" taller shock.

The coilovers I have on my 2WD are the same coilovers that would bolt up to a 4WD truck. I just didn't have to lift them as far to raise my truck because they are already giving me an extra 2".

So basically, if you left the perches on the 4WD shocks alone, you would lift your truck 2 inches.

 

Makes perfect sense. Looks like bilstein only made an adjustable height shock for the 4wd 2014 or that I could find. I called auto anything and they said the 4wd would/should fit even though their computer said no.

What coilover did you end up buying?

 

Halo Lifts / F150 Lifts. You can call them directly and he will answer any and all questions you have about them and can 100% confirm what will fit and what will not.

 

Thanks for the info, think I will go that route. I think you have the same tire set up that I want to go to as well.

 

Do NOT buy Toyo AT tires. If I can prevent even one person from buying them, I will have succeeded. I will be replacing these before they wear out for sure!

They are great for wear, they are reasonably quiet, and do great in dry pavement. But once a drop of water hits the ground, its like ice skating. I have to try VERY hard to not get it to slip the tires taking off from a stop in the wet. Traction control goes off constantly with them. It is not a pleasant situation to drive these in wet weather.

After a ton of research and for a significantly cheaper price and better rating, I will go with the Falken Wildpeak AT3W's next time in the same size. No way Toyo's are going back on.

 

Good to know, I liked that they are light weight but need a good wet and dry pavement tire to haul the family around.