Fitting New Shocks
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 826
Likes: 1
From: The Sunshine State
Fitting New Shocks
I'm in the Process of replacing the Factory Shocks on my 2016 F250 4X4 with Bilstein 4600s. When I try to order them for a 2016 it says they will not fit, but if I put in 2015 they are available. As far as I know, the suspensions on the 2015, and 16 are identical. Am I Correct? Tnx
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 826
Likes: 1
From: The Sunshine State
Thanks Rodney: That's what I thought, just wanted to confirm. Yes I had the Bilstein 4600s on my 2011 F250, totally different Ride, and handling was much better..................Lew
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 6,521
Likes: 11
From: Greenwood, SC
I just installed the 5100 bilsteins on my truck last week and I really like them.
I've used the 4600's on all previous trucks and they're also on my wife's expedition. They are great, durable and strong. I wish I knew what the difference between the 4600 and 5100 is but so far I'm not sure, it's hard to compare them.
Regarding the steering stabilizer, I've found that we need to order the part for a 2014 year model. Everywhere I've searched has said "there are no parts available for your vehicle" if I try to use the current year.
So, good luck, I'm glad I'm not the one tasked with updating all these parts web pages.
I've used the 4600's on all previous trucks and they're also on my wife's expedition. They are great, durable and strong. I wish I knew what the difference between the 4600 and 5100 is but so far I'm not sure, it's hard to compare them.
Regarding the steering stabilizer, I've found that we need to order the part for a 2014 year model. Everywhere I've searched has said "there are no parts available for your vehicle" if I try to use the current year.
So, good luck, I'm glad I'm not the one tasked with updating all these parts web pages.
Prolocutor
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 13,618
Likes: 1,247
From: Western MA
Joel, the 5100's are identical to the 4600's except are 2" longer to handle a small lift. They are also perfectly fine at stock height. I too did the 5100's as I don't care for the blue and yellow of the 4600's. I also did the 5100 steering stabilizer.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 6,521
Likes: 11
From: Greenwood, SC
Thanks, good thing I didn't say "wow these 5100's are so much better than the 4600's I had". The zinc does look a lot better. The yellow is completely hidden inside the coil spring, dust cover, and wheel/tire on my wife's expedition so it's not an issue there.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 826
Likes: 1
From: The Sunshine State
I like the Blue and Yellow Look. This is a shot that I took of my 2011 F250 before I traded it in.
Trending Topics
5th Wheeling
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
From: Reno, Nevada
I replaced the factory junk at 25,000 miles with the 5100 series shocks and steering stabilizer...nice ride!!
Larry
Larry
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,974
Likes: 2,668
From: The Great State of Texas
Do you know the part # for the steering stabilizer?
Thanks in advance...
5th Wheeling
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
From: Reno, Nevada
I ordered all through Amazon as they had the best price at the time.
Their order number was: 24-196284. 46mm mono tube steering damper for $75.76
Hope this helps....Larry
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,974
Likes: 2,668
From: The Great State of Texas
Thanks Larry and reps sent....
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
pi653
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Nov 8, 2016 02:04 PM