Bilstein shocks, where?
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Originally Posted by RickyBR
Time for new shocks. I'm thinkin' Bilsteins But I'm not sure where to get some for a decent price. Can anyone give me a hand with this?
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I bought mine from www.shockwarehouse.com They are very responsive to any questions. They told me the same thing about warranty issues. I had 80K on my bilsteins I got from them and the fronts were really worn out. I ended up purchasing some KYB Monomax's from them and shipped my old bilsteins back. I figure next time, I'll already have some new shocks when these wear out. The KYB's have a lifetime warranty, too. Been pleased with them so far.
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Originally Posted by duallydawg
Autozone carries them as well and they are around the same price as the internet when you include shipping. Got a set of 4 from there after searching both internet and locally.
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What is the advantages to the Bilstein Shocks. I have hear them mentioned several times, but I don't know anything about them.
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O.E. Performance BE5-2815 front, BE5-2816 rear but these are for a F-350 2X4. Go to Bilstein.com and they have a selection guide. Again you need to shop around for them to get the best price. They are made in Germany so your original hardware will be replaced which is included with the new shocks. The front one require a allen wrench and wrench to install which takes some time. Make sure you have the right tools before you start, it furstrating when you don't ( personal experience)
QFD90 the advantanges seem to be a smother ride with a quicker response. I noticed a difference once I installed them. I don't know what they are like on a 4X4 or how the compare to the ranchero's or other shocks on the 4X4.
QFD90 the advantanges seem to be a smother ride with a quicker response. I noticed a difference once I installed them. I don't know what they are like on a 4X4 or how the compare to the ranchero's or other shocks on the 4X4.
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Originally Posted by duallydawg
The front one require a allen wrench and wrench to install which takes some time.
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? 4x4 or 4x2. F-250 or F-350 ? On mine it was the bolt on the top of the shock that connected it to the the shock. I had to install the washer, rubber grommet(?), the install it the another washer then the lock nut. The bolt has allen nut in it. I then had to hold the allen wrench and then with the wrench tighten the nut. Lost on allen wrench on top of the motor mount can't get it out.
It was a royal pain in the #$%)(#%()^()#^_)#^+_)^*$*. Then to make matters worse I developed a banging in the Front end (SEE https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=348009)
Spent a whole lot of time, replace front shocks
, great return policy on the shocks though 
. Ended up be a loose shock bolt on the rear. But in the end every is great and I really like the difference in my ride vs the stock shocks. Just my .02
2002 F350 Lariat DRW Crew Cab LB 7.3L 2WD , Ford AIS, Silverstars, Jimmi Jamers
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Wow, that is a big hassle. Mine is just 4 nuts total and the botoms of the front and back have a bolt to slide out and back in. The tops are all a solid mounted stud. All my rubber bushing were all in the shock. I'd have definately done what you did when replacement time came around. BTW, how many miles did you get out of them?