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Jul 23, 2016 | 11:39 AM

donovan

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bilstein shocks

I installed bilstein 5100 last augest. 2 of shocks are blown. Oil leaking down the tubs. I will post pictures.

Jul 23, 2016 | 12:24 PM

golfmedik

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Call them! I just installed a set of 4600s on the dually on Tuesday. World of difference!

Jul 23, 2016 | 04:59 PM

System

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Call them!

Exactly right. They have a lifetime warranty.

Jul 25, 2016 | 02:20 PM

smoky_diesel

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Are they the correct length for your truck? Front or rear? If they have become the bumpstop they will fail.
FWIW I run Icons and they started leaking within a year. still function but leak.

Jul 25, 2016 | 04:11 PM

donovan

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yep

Truck is bone stock.

Jul 25, 2016 | 05:11 PM

golfmedik

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Truck is bone stock.

Donovan, I would give them a call. Which two are blown? Both front or rear or combo? I cannot get over how much different my truck drives now. Only had the 4600s on about a week, but love the difference.

Jul 25, 2016 | 05:25 PM

System

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Jul 26, 2016 | 06:08 PM

elee3

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Like you, I am absolutely amazed at how much better my trucks ride with the 5100 Bilstein's (just on the rear). I installed them last week in preparation for towing on some rough roads (I-75, not as rough as your trip to the Dells). Wasn't expecting to see the huge difference in the day to day driving. I live on a washboard dirt road, and boy was I pleased the first time I drove down the road. Since I wasn't expecting to see a difference there, I was pleasantly surprised.

Before heading home from NC, I will order the fronts and install them as soon as I can.