Bilstein 5100
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Bilstein 5100
I have a 2019 F350 4WD 6.7 LB stock height.
I have been trying to find Bilstein 5100 shocks however it seems all the searches I make either Amazon or online only lists shocks for a truck that has a lift either front or rear, mine is stock height.
Anyone have any insight on this. Seems odd Bilstein doesn’t have shocks for a stock F350.
Thanks for the help…
Mike
I have been trying to find Bilstein 5100 shocks however it seems all the searches I make either Amazon or online only lists shocks for a truck that has a lift either front or rear, mine is stock height.
Anyone have any insight on this. Seems odd Bilstein doesn’t have shocks for a stock F350.
Thanks for the help…
Mike
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I have a 2019 F350 4WD 6.7 LB stock height.
I have been trying to find Bilstein 5100 shocks however it seems all the searches I make either Amazon or online only lists shocks for a truck that has a lift either front or rear, mine is stock height.
Anyone have any insight on this. Seems odd Bilstein doesn’t have shocks for a stock F350.
Thanks for the help…
Mike
I have been trying to find Bilstein 5100 shocks however it seems all the searches I make either Amazon or online only lists shocks for a truck that has a lift either front or rear, mine is stock height.
Anyone have any insight on this. Seems odd Bilstein doesn’t have shocks for a stock F350.
Thanks for the help…
Mike
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A lot of people run the 5100s on un-lifted trucks. According to Bilstein the 4600s are the correct shocks for un-lifted trucks. They’re the exact same shocks as the 5100s, the only difference is the length and color.
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I didn’t realize the 4600 & 5100 were the same and the only difference is lifted or not. One odd part is my son has a 2015 F250 and Bilstein makes a shock to fit his unlifted truck yet my F350 (2019) they don’t…go figure.
Thanks all…sounds like the 4600 will be my choice, cheaper to, which kinda makes we wonder if they are truly the same?
Mike
Thanks all…sounds like the 4600 will be my choice, cheaper to, which kinda makes we wonder if they are truly the same?
Mike
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I didn’t realize the 4600 & 5100 were the same and the only difference is lifted or not. One odd part is my son has a 2015 F250 and Bilstein makes a shock to fit his unlifted truck yet my F350 (2019) they don’t…go figure.
Thanks all…sounds like the 4600 will be my choice, cheaper to, which kinda makes we wonder if they are truly the same?
Mike
Thanks all…sounds like the 4600 will be my choice, cheaper to, which kinda makes we wonder if they are truly the same?
Mike
I was hoping the 4600s were valves softer, so I emailed Bilstein tech support. They wrote me back stating that the only difference is the length and exterior finish.
You should contact them yourself.
I ended up going with Rancho RS7MT monotubes, they are a similar design as the 4600/5100s monotubes but are valved softer and have a lower pressure charge.
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I also purchased Bilstein 5100’s from Shock Surplus for my 2019 F250.
Great upgrade, oem shocks were absolutely junk!
Great upgrade, oem shocks were absolutely junk!
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The 2017-2019 trucks were already 1" taller than the 2011-2015 and 2020 - current trucks. So consider them lifted 1" from the factory.
I had Bilstien 5100 on my 2020 truck and they started leaking around 60,000 miles and needed to be replaced.
On my 2023 truck I put the Falcon shocks with my leveling kit and they are currently at 70,000 miles and still going strong
I had Bilstien 5100 on my 2020 truck and they started leaking around 60,000 miles and needed to be replaced.
On my 2023 truck I put the Falcon shocks with my leveling kit and they are currently at 70,000 miles and still going strong
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Gazilla, thanks for the insight on the 4600 vs 5100. I guess that zink plating costs more being the 4600 are cheaper than the 5100 but if no performance difference then it sounds like the 4600 may be the way to go?
Beast 17, good info on the 5100. Like my dad use to say “read all the words”😂. Anyway, the only difference I see is the specs description state F250 mine is an F350, hmmmm?
Mike
Beast 17, good info on the 5100. Like my dad use to say “read all the words”😂. Anyway, the only difference I see is the specs description state F250 mine is an F350, hmmmm?
Mike
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Gazilla, thanks for the insight on the 4600 vs 5100. I guess that zink plating costs more being the 4600 are cheaper than the 5100 but if no performance difference then it sounds like the 4600 may be the way to go?
Beast 17, good info on the 5100. Like my dad use to say “read all the words”😂. Anyway, the only difference I see is the specs description state F250 mine is an F350, hmmmm?
Mike
Beast 17, good info on the 5100. Like my dad use to say “read all the words”😂. Anyway, the only difference I see is the specs description state F250 mine is an F350, hmmmm?
Mike
“Thank you for contacting Bilstein. The only thing that is different is the extended length in front between 4600 & 5100, valving are identical front & rear. Thank you.”
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