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Jan 12, 2007 | 08:49 PM

ttb29

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Bilstein shocks

My 2001 F-250 4x4 just hit 102,000 miles on the stock oem shocks. Thinking about some bilstein shocks but I'm not sure witch ones to put on? The yellow with the blue boots or the sliver with black boots? I found the yellow ones on E-bay for $220 + $20 shipping is that good deal? Also does the shock boot mount up or down? Thanks for any input.

Jan 12, 2007 | 09:47 PM

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If your truck is stock not lifted then I think you have no other choice but to get the yellow and blue, the silver ones are for lifted applications. Yes you can mount the Bilstiens either way.

Jan 12, 2007 | 09:56 PM

jake00

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CC has it right...

the bilsteins ROCK

Jan 13, 2007 | 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cc322

If your truck is stock not lifted then I think you have no other choice but to get the yellow and blue, the silver ones are for lifted applications. Yes you can mount the Bilstiens either way.

what would be the advantage of mounting them "upside down"?
wouldn't that add unsprung weight?

thanks

Jan 13, 2007 | 09:22 AM

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I dont know if there is a advantage to it, the question was can they be? and yes they can! for no other reason then just that.

Jan 13, 2007 | 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by albran

what would be the advantage of mounting them "upside down"?
wouldn't that add unsprung weight?

Yes, but you'd when you're dealing with massive tires, heavy axle housings and heavy duty differentials, what's an extra pound per side going to do? It won't even add up to 1% of your total unsprung weight.