Bilstein part numbers

[chesapeake]

I have searched, but can't find my answer. I have/picking up a M1028. I know it is going to need new shocks. Seems a lot of ya'll like Bilstein. I am going to add zero rates to the front (to help level the truck) and a add some larger tires. I can't find a definite part number for stock shocks or up to 1" of lift. I can find the part number for 2"-2.5" of lift. Would those work ok?

 

[richingalveston]

On the front you will need extended shock mounts even with lift. look at ORD or DIY4x4, (ORD sells a ford front shock mount that you have to cut to length) thats where I got my bilsteens and the extended upper shock mounts. I do not beleive bilsteen makes a stock length shock for the vehicle that does not have a remote resevoir and thus they do not have a part number for that size. To use bilsteens you will need some lift and extended mounts in front. rear mounts are ok but it is recomended to move the rear mounts to the top of the axle tube. Using longer than needed shocks normally will not work because they will bottom out before you get to your bump stops.

 

[sschaefer3]

You need at least 2-2.5" of lift to run the Bilstein 5100. The Ford Shock Tower is part Number: E5TZ-18183-A

They are only 15 bucks or so each at a Ford Dealer.

No the 2-2.5 shocks will not work as you will over compress them and squish the guts out.

 

[chesapeake]

So if Bilstein doesn't make a stock shock and I don't have a lift, whose shock do ya'll recommend? With stock shocks and I am still going to need the tower/extensions? Is the 1"zero rate going to stop me from being able to use stock shocks?

 

[sschaefer3]

Stock shocks use the stock mounts. Don't have a recommendation on stock shocks, but do you really need the zero rate? Seems to complicate things.

 

[chesapeake]

I was going to add them to help level the truck and so I could squeeze a little bit larger tire in there

 

[epitts]

Did you look at Bilstein web site? They have them for my 09. http://www.bilsteinus.com/en/home.html

 

[sschaefer3]

The 1009 has the same minimum 2-2.5" lift requirement.