Difference between Bilstein 5100's and HD shocks
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Laughing Gas
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Difference between Bilstein 5100's and HD shocks
Does anyone know what the difference is?
I know that the 5100's come with the plated finish and they can accomodate up to a 2 inch lift.
They are both gas shocks, but are the internals any different?
I know that the 5100's come with the plated finish and they can accomodate up to a 2 inch lift.
They are both gas shocks, but are the internals any different?
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I don't have experience with both, but I always order the HD or 4600 series (I think that's the number?). They are much less expensive and I have had them on the last two trucks. I like them just fine, especially when you can spend less than $200 and get all 4.
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Laughing Gas
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Thanks for the response. I had the HD's on my last truck and loved them. I'm just trying to figure out if the extra $30 or so per shock is a good upgrade or if I'm basically just paying for the zinc-plated finish.
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I've had both on my F350 and I couldn't tell you the difference(ride wise) between them. If you live in a salt region, I'd opt for the 5100's as they seem to be holding up much better to that crap.
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Go to Bilstein's website for the differences between the 4600 and 5100 shocks.
4600 Shocks:
4600 Series - Light Truck/SUV
5100 Shocks:
5100 Series - Lifted Light Truck/SUV
From what I can determine, the difference is that the 4600 shocks are for "stock" height vehicles but the 5100 shocks are for "lifted" vehicles and has the zinc finish. The internals appear to be the same.
4600 Shocks:
4600 Series - Light Truck/SUV
5100 Shocks:
5100 Series - Lifted Light Truck/SUV
From what I can determine, the difference is that the 4600 shocks are for "stock" height vehicles but the 5100 shocks are for "lifted" vehicles and has the zinc finish. The internals appear to be the same.
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Here are two other links for comparison:
4600 Shocks:
Bilstein Truck Shocks - Shockwarehouse.com
5100 Shocks:
Bilstein Truck Shocks - Shockwarehouse.com
4600 Shocks:
Bilstein Truck Shocks - Shockwarehouse.com
5100 Shocks:
Bilstein Truck Shocks - Shockwarehouse.com
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Laughing Gas
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Go to Bilstein's website for the differences between the 4600 and 5100 shocks.
4600 Shocks:
4600 Series - Light Truck/SUV
5100 Shocks:
5100 Series - Lifted Light Truck/SUV
From what I can determine, the difference is that the 4600 shocks are for "stock" height vehicles but the 5100 shocks are for "lifted" vehicles and has the zinc finish. The internals appear to be the same.
4600 Shocks:
4600 Series - Light Truck/SUV
5100 Shocks:
5100 Series - Lifted Light Truck/SUV
From what I can determine, the difference is that the 4600 shocks are for "stock" height vehicles but the 5100 shocks are for "lifted" vehicles and has the zinc finish. The internals appear to be the same.
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Laughing Gas
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If you have a 2 inch level kit then you need the 5100s (the zinc plated ones)
If you did not have a level kit then you could get the 4600s (the yellow and blue ones) or the 5100s
If you did not have a level kit then you could get the 4600s (the yellow and blue ones) or the 5100s
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I was under the assumption that the 5100s would raise the truck up to 2 inches.
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I must have made a typo. Here is a link to the site I choose to order from.
Bilstein - KYB - Rancho - Monroe - Edelbrock Automotive Truck Shocks and Struts - Shockwarehouse.com
All 4 for under $300
Bilstein - KYB - Rancho - Monroe - Edelbrock Automotive Truck Shocks and Struts - Shockwarehouse.com
All 4 for under $300
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