New Shocks on 2011 SD
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From: Gilbert
Yup, replaces the factory one. I'm going to try and get a couple of videos with my Drift camera today (one now that the stabilizer's replaced, then another with new shocks on) since I have a before video of what my truck does over rough parts of the road:
2011F350wobble2.mp4 video by 2ksilverbullet - Photobucket
2011F350wobble2.mp4 video by 2ksilverbullet - Photobucket
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From: Gilbert
Got the Rancho's on, another big improvement... I have the fronts set to 6 and the rears at 4. Will drive it a for a few days like that and then switch it up to see what I like. I'll try and get a video together in the next few days. I wasn't able to grab one before adding on the shocks, I was on borrowed time today and had to get through the install.
One item to note, if you plan on doing this, hit the shocks with some PB Blaster before hand, makes a huge difference. My front driver shock without PB took as long as the other 3 did with it, was rusted on there good.
One item to note, if you plan on doing this, hit the shocks with some PB Blaster before hand, makes a huge difference. My front driver shock without PB took as long as the other 3 did with it, was rusted on there good.
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Not yet, gonna work on those today. My wife keeps buying xmas decorations, so those had to go up (happy wife = good day, lol)...
I did manage to get the new steering stabilizer on though (Carli Bilstein 7100). MAJOR improvement over stock, doesn't dip into every hole I drive through, holds straight. Took longer to jack the truck up (to check clearances, etc before driving) than it did to switch it out (30mins total with hand tools, never got the air ratchet out).
I did manage to get the new steering stabilizer on though (Carli Bilstein 7100). MAJOR improvement over stock, doesn't dip into every hole I drive through, holds straight. Took longer to jack the truck up (to check clearances, etc before driving) than it did to switch it out (30mins total with hand tools, never got the air ratchet out).
Whats that nub on the end for?
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holy crap...
X2...
Love to see the vids after the new parts are in..
Makes me want to change things up more and more. lol.
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From: Gilbert
Nitrogen, the 7100 is adjustable (as opposed to the 5100 which is not).
Yeah, I'm anxious to get the camera back out and see what it looks like with all the new parts on there. It's been raining the past couple of days and although the camera is water resistant, water on the lens ruins the shot.
Yeah, I'm anxious to get the camera back out and see what it looks like with all the new parts on there. It's been raining the past couple of days and although the camera is water resistant, water on the lens ruins the shot.
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Nitrogen, the 7100 is adjustable (as opposed to the 5100 which is not).
Yeah, I'm anxious to get the camera back out and see what it looks like with all the new parts on there. It's been raining the past couple of days and although the camera is water resistant, water on the lens ruins the shot.
Yeah, I'm anxious to get the camera back out and see what it looks like with all the new parts on there. It's been raining the past couple of days and although the camera is water resistant, water on the lens ruins the shot.
very cool.. Adjustable is definatly a nice thing to have.
And yes.. wet lenses are not so cool.
More Turbo
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From: Middletown,NJ
I have tried them all: Rancho 9000s, Bilstein Hds and now Bilstein 5100s. I think I'll likely stick with the latest set. So that said, I'd be willing to part with the other two sets which are lightly used:
ranchos - approx 15k mi
bilstein hds - approx 20k mi
If anyone is interested, send me a PM.
ranchos - approx 15k mi
bilstein hds - approx 20k mi
If anyone is interested, send me a PM.
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From: Mad River Valley
Jlalanas and Matt,
Any concerns about the finish on the 5100 shocks and the 7100 stabilizer rusting out with the salt? I was going to go with the HD figuring that the finish on them might hold up better.
I know that whatever I get will eventually rust out....I just don't want it to happen the first winter LOL.
Any concerns about the finish on the 5100 shocks and the 7100 stabilizer rusting out with the salt? I was going to go with the HD figuring that the finish on them might hold up better.
I know that whatever I get will eventually rust out....I just don't want it to happen the first winter LOL.
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From: Gilbert
Jlalanas and Matt,
Any concerns about the finish on the 5100 shocks and the 7100 stabilizer rusting out with the salt? I was going to go with the HD figuring that the finish on them might hold up better.
I know that whatever I get will eventually rust out....I just don't want it to happen the first winter LOL.
Any concerns about the finish on the 5100 shocks and the 7100 stabilizer rusting out with the salt? I was going to go with the HD figuring that the finish on them might hold up better.
I know that whatever I get will eventually rust out....I just don't want it to happen the first winter LOL.
More Turbo
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From: Middletown,NJ
Jlalanas and Matt,
Any concerns about the finish on the 5100 shocks and the 7100 stabilizer rusting out with the salt? I was going to go with the HD figuring that the finish on them might hold up better.
I know that whatever I get will eventually rust out....I just don't want it to happen the first winter LOL.
Any concerns about the finish on the 5100 shocks and the 7100 stabilizer rusting out with the salt? I was going to go with the HD figuring that the finish on them might hold up better.
I know that whatever I get will eventually rust out....I just don't want it to happen the first winter LOL.