Xtreme Diesel finally got in some Bilstein 5100 steeling stabilizers and I am suppose to get it later this week! Sweet!

 

I will be receieving my Bilstein 5100 shocks and stabilizer on thurs. and will do a mini review of the 5100 stabilizer after the installl.

 

Been following this and other steering threads and have a question.
I have a 2011 F250 4x4, 18" tires, bone stock.
Can I install a dual steering stablizer on it?
Some parts of the thread say you need a 2 1/2" lift to do so, others say no.
Rancho's website only lists 2 1/2" lift, and I couldn't find any info on the Blistein site.
Thanks in advance....

 

In my opinion, you will be able to install the dual kit on a stock truck, but it is likely to get damaged under compression of the suspension. The lower knuckles are going to hit it. You need a leveling kit on the front at least. That being said, the single 5100 or 7100 Bilstein works great with no leveling kit or lift.

 

What is the advantages of the leveling kit?
The truck sits nice and level as is. I did squat a bit with my camper, but I went up another link on the stablizer bars and all looks good.

 

On a bone stock super duty 4x4, the front sits lower than the rear (if you measure the fenders). A leveling kit lifts the front to level the truck front to back (in theory, some make the front taller than the rear, but that's for another day). I can't stand any rake in my trucks. I like them to sit level.

 

Thanks...
Now I'm gonna go home and measure it, cause it looks pretty level to me.

 

I can confirm that the dual Rancho Steering Stabilizer setup will not work on a stock F250. It does interfere with the upper suspension when you hit a significant bump which moves the mount creating a steering drag that is not safe until your move it back into the original mount position.

The following post, specifically Page 11 & 12 covers this issue: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-video-12.html

 

True, you need a t least 2.5" up front to clear the brackets, I have "heard" (but not seen) that people have "made it work" on stock but I would want to be on the safe side...

 

Does Rancho have a single stabilizer set-up to run in the stock location? I haven't seen one so far...

 

Hey Rick, you will really like the new Bilstein stabilizer, I put one on my 2011 F250 and noticed the difference right away. The only thing that was weird is now it pulls to the left. Guess I will rotate the tires or get an alignment on the advice of guys on this forum. They always have the best advice. My Bilstein part number for a 5100 was 24-196284.

 

Hey Steeley, thanks for your comment. I have heard that the Bilstein stabilizer is pressured a little high on purpose and 'could' pull to the left. Some of the Guys have said that if you very carefully release just a little bit of the pressure the pull to the left will go away. Hopefully some of the Guys will chime in.

 

This is true on the 7100 series, but I don't believe this is an option on the 5100 series. I think they are sealed units. Anyone with a 5100 able to confirm?

 

Confirmed.

 

My front is 3/4" lower than the rear. Possibly due to the snow plow package?