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any of the above....love them all around....
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Shocks keep tires on the ground. Bilstiens do this very well.
The valving in the heavy duty (yellow) is just right to provide firm yet not harsh ride.
the silver sport is a bit more aggresive in valving but still great for street duty.
The valving in the heavy duty (yellow) is just right to provide firm yet not harsh ride.
the silver sport is a bit more aggresive in valving but still great for street duty.
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I wish I could find a set of silvers for an 8'' lift and dual front shocks.....
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Thanks for all the feedback. for all of you running the yellow bilsteins, do you happen to know the part numbers. the bilstein website doesnt make sense. 4x4 trucks have leaf springs front and rear. they do not show that?? the f350 shows the option but not for the f250. i dont want f350 shocks in fear of them being too stiff. below was for the f250 copied from the website
Part Number: 24-185981
<!--Bilstein 4600 Series Shock Absorbers and Struts are designed specifically to help your truck, van or SUV reach its pinnacle in ride performance and handling, while still providing the comfortable ride that has come to be expected from the name BILSTEIN. A 4600 Series equipped vehicle offers superior control compared to conventional alternatives, allowing you to keep cargo secure-from your kids to work equipment, mile after mile. Utilizing our patented design, the dampers allow the vehicle to glide over every type of road surface you may encounter while maintaining complete command at all times. These dampers are the least expensive and most effective upgrade to extend the service life of any vehicle out on the road today.-->Drive Type: 4WD
Position: Rear
Front Spring Type: Coil
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Part Number: 33-028187
<!--Bilstein 4600 Series Shock Absorbers and Struts are designed specifically to help your truck, van or SUV reach its pinnacle in ride performance and handling, while still providing the comfortable ride that has come to be expected from the name BILSTEIN. A 4600 Series equipped vehicle offers superior control compared to conventional alternatives, allowing you to keep cargo secure-from your kids to work equipment, mile after mile. Utilizing our patented design, the dampers allow the vehicle to glide over every type of road surface you may encounter while maintaining complete command at all times. These dampers are the least expensive and most effective upgrade to extend the service life of any vehicle out on the road today.-->Setting: 4600 Series
Drive Type: 4WD
Position: Front
Front Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Part Number: 24-185981
<!--Bilstein 4600 Series Shock Absorbers and Struts are designed specifically to help your truck, van or SUV reach its pinnacle in ride performance and handling, while still providing the comfortable ride that has come to be expected from the name BILSTEIN. A 4600 Series equipped vehicle offers superior control compared to conventional alternatives, allowing you to keep cargo secure-from your kids to work equipment, mile after mile. Utilizing our patented design, the dampers allow the vehicle to glide over every type of road surface you may encounter while maintaining complete command at all times. These dampers are the least expensive and most effective upgrade to extend the service life of any vehicle out on the road today.-->Drive Type: 4WD
Position: Rear
Front Spring Type: Coil
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Part Number: 33-028187
<!--Bilstein 4600 Series Shock Absorbers and Struts are designed specifically to help your truck, van or SUV reach its pinnacle in ride performance and handling, while still providing the comfortable ride that has come to be expected from the name BILSTEIN. A 4600 Series equipped vehicle offers superior control compared to conventional alternatives, allowing you to keep cargo secure-from your kids to work equipment, mile after mile. Utilizing our patented design, the dampers allow the vehicle to glide over every type of road surface you may encounter while maintaining complete command at all times. These dampers are the least expensive and most effective upgrade to extend the service life of any vehicle out on the road today.-->Setting: 4600 Series
Drive Type: 4WD
Position: Front
Front Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
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From eshockwarehouse.com, look at the shock listed as 'BST Heavy Duty'. This is where I got mine a few years ago. (They've gone by almost $100 for for since then) Here's the link so you can compare numbers:
Bilstein - KYB - Rancho - Monroe - Edelbrock Automotive Truck Shocks and Struts - Shockwarehouse.com
Bilstein - KYB - Rancho - Monroe - Edelbrock Automotive Truck Shocks and Struts - Shockwarehouse.com
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I bought the RS9000XL because I like the adjustability - turn it down for running without a load and then up high for towing the 5er. I read a review that said the RS9000XL on 9 is like the Bilstien HD shock (they said too stiff when running empty) but you can turn down the RS. But I still prefer Bilstien for my impression of their quality. If they had an adjustable I think I would have bought them instead. But happy with my Rancho's so far.
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I think y'all are putting too much brain power into shocks for a truck driven on the street. They are virtually all the same Bilstien Yellow is the Heavy duty and it fits both 250 and 350. They dampen the spring that's it.
Silver sports are a bit more aggressive in valving but not by a significant amount.
Y'all talk like you are jumping from street shocks to a Race Penske or Moton.
One thing I found with ordering Yellow Bilstien for 250 is what you get is not really a good length for my stock 2wd XLT. Ended up bottoming one out with my toy haulr hanging off the back and a bumpy road. Now have air rides and it's much better.
If I were in need of another set of shocks I would buy a pair of matching oval trak shocks like AFCO 7" or 9" stroke valved in a 5 or 6 in rebound and compression. (I'll have to measure).
Fronts are perfect (wierd).
Silver sports are a bit more aggressive in valving but not by a significant amount.
Y'all talk like you are jumping from street shocks to a Race Penske or Moton.
One thing I found with ordering Yellow Bilstien for 250 is what you get is not really a good length for my stock 2wd XLT. Ended up bottoming one out with my toy haulr hanging off the back and a bumpy road. Now have air rides and it's much better.
If I were in need of another set of shocks I would buy a pair of matching oval trak shocks like AFCO 7" or 9" stroke valved in a 5 or 6 in rebound and compression. (I'll have to measure).
Fronts are perfect (wierd).
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