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Jun 16, 2013 | 01:21 PM

2011FX2Crazy

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Bilstein question

I know this sounds foolish but I just picked up a pair of Bilstein Shocks for the rear of my 2011 F-150 and I have to say that it is confusing on which end is up.

Normally the boot is up and most shocks have "Top" or "Bottom" stamped into the tube. These don't and to confuse the situation more the instructions are in German, which I cannot read. And the "Bilstein sticker" on the shocks is upside down if i put the boot up....

Any idea?

Thanks

Jun 16, 2013 | 11:46 PM

tvsjr

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Boots up on mine (on my second set on my 09 F150 Screw).

Jun 17, 2013 | 12:29 AM

Jus2shy

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Boot up (or what can be called the boot on 5100's) on mine.

Jun 17, 2013 | 12:48 AM

khadma

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You should be able to read the label in normal position. So boot down.

FROM BILSTEIN 14th bullet down.

FAQ

BUT IT DOES SAY ORIENTATION DOES NOT MATTER.

Jun 17, 2013 | 12:51 AM

khadma

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Gotta love monotube design

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Boot down does have advantages.

Jun 17, 2013 | 04:26 AM

2011FX2Crazy

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thank you everyone. I appreciate the replies.

Jun 17, 2013 | 07:56 AM

GuyGene

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Wha'?! No instructions, but in germain? There's ye problem right there.

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Jun 19, 2013 | 11:15 AM

ReForder

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How do you like the Bilsteins on this truck?

I've had them on track cars, full coil-over kits on street cars, and on my '98 Explorer. I was thinking of a set for this truck now.

Jun 19, 2013 | 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ReForder

How do you like the Bilsteins on this truck?

I've had them on track cars, full coil-over kits on street cars, and on my '98 Explorer. I was thinking of a set for this truck now.

dramatic improvement in ride. huge improvement in handling while pulling our 11,000 lb travel trailer

Eliminated the porpoising the truck had with the OEM shocks while towing the travel trailer.

well worth the expense in my opinion.