For those looking for Leveling Kits!!
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I just installed the Bilstein leveling shocks on my 1 day old 2010 FX4. Compressing the coil springs was the worst part. It took me about 3 hours to do both sides. That includes waiting for my junk compressor to cool down so it would start again. The compressor probably added about an hour to the overall time. I would not try to compress the springs without a impact. It was quite a task.
One tip. Before you take the top ring with the rubber spring seat off take a small wood screw and put it into one of the tapered holes and screw it into the rubber. It will keep the spring seat aligned with the top ring and keep it from rotating. This saved me a ton of time on the second one and I had no issues with lining them back up.
The ride is better than the standard FX4 shocks. I compressed one of the stock ones on the work bench and it was pretty soft. The height is perfect at the top setting.
One tip. Before you take the top ring with the rubber spring seat off take a small wood screw and put it into one of the tapered holes and screw it into the rubber. It will keep the spring seat aligned with the top ring and keep it from rotating. This saved me a ton of time on the second one and I had no issues with lining them back up.
The ride is better than the standard FX4 shocks. I compressed one of the stock ones on the work bench and it was pretty soft. The height is perfect at the top setting.
Hotshot
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: RVA
No camera? Or even a camera phone? Seems difficult to believe in this digital age. I would also love to see some pics.
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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Do you have any measurements from the ground to the bottom of the truck, front and back, with them at that setting?
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Bilsteins at 2.25 inch
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Hotshot
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: RVA
This looks great, but more importantly how does it ride? Can you notice a difference with the Bilstein's over stock?
I'd love to hear what you and kwissman say about the ride characteristics of these shocks now that you've had 'em on for a few weeks.