4600 vs 5100 shocks

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Jun 21, 2021 | 12:53 PM

tsmithco

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4600 vs 5100 shocks

I know there's a bit of threads on this, and I've read a bit, but I'm still a little unclear on which would be best for my situation.

2018 f250 CCLB. Reverse leveled with 1.5" blocks in rear w/ airlift 5000 bags as well.

Towing:
14-16klbs gooseneck trailer occasionally in spring for hay.
8-12klbs gooseneck horse trailer
7k lbs conventional travel trailer

Truck isn't a daily driver, but does run my family around occasionally. 48k miles, stock shocks.

Are the 5100 only for lifted trucks? If so, then the 4600 seems like the path then. I don't do offroad other than in some fields with the 2 gooseneck trailers (at 5mph) - no offraoding for me

Jun 21, 2021 | 01:12 PM

Joe T

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2020 year model 4600 rear shocks.
2018 year model 4600 front shocks.

That would be the way to go.

Jun 21, 2021 | 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe T

2020 year model 4600 rear shocks.
2018 year model 4600 front shocks.

That would be the way to go.

~~2020 in the rear since they dropped those trucks back down from the ridiculous height in the rear, so those shocks should be the right length I take it?~~

Looks like it's the same shock part number in the rear for 2018 and 2020

Jun 21, 2021 | 02:36 PM

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I put the 4600's on my '18 CCLB Dually and felt they were a noticeable improvement over stock.

Jun 21, 2021 | 02:48 PM

Beast 17

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5100’s on stock truck

I have 5100’s on a 2017 SCLB 4x4 with no snow plow, no lift, no level or camper package. Night and day difference between factory. I also did the steering stabilizer in 5100. Unbelievable how much better than factory. I’m on and off road quite a bit and zero problems. The above statement by this company and many forum members confirming that 5100’s work fine on factory trucks.

Jun 21, 2021 | 03:03 PM

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Someone in this forum somebody posted a screen shot of a conversation they had with a Bilstein rep from Europe, who stated the compressed + extended lengths for both the 4600 and 5100 shocks for the 2017+ Super Duty. They're very very close, so should be no problem in using either on a stock height truck.

I have also read that the internals are the same for the 4600 and 5100, so it may just be a case of select the color you like more...

Jun 21, 2021 | 03:20 PM

75Mike

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Originally Posted by El Chupacabra

Select the color you want it to look a couple years down the road if you live in a winter salt state. The 5100 aluminum tube gets pretty stained looking. I think some guys will clear coat them before install and that helps.