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 bilstein 5150
#1004857
07/31/10 10:40 PM
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4
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Need a Spot
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Hi all
BT100 here, I've posted here infrequently over the years, been lurking mostly! Got a '96 T100 SR5 4x4 extracab w/104k miles. Lifted it with a 4" SL and running 32" BFG all terrains ( I know, gotta get some 33's). Anyway, have any of you used bilstein 5150 shocks on a lifted T? I'm having trouble finding part numbers for these so If ya got #'s that would be great! Also anybody know of a U-bolt flip kit for these trucks, looking to get the shock mounting plate up out of harms way! Any info or comments are helpful...
Thanks
BT100
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Re: bilstein 5150
[Re: BT100]
#1004858
08/03/10 08:03 PM
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 924
Rock Warrior
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I have them on my truck. I have 35" tires with a 4" lift so the length would be different. You also need an adapter to convert the top post style shock to a hrizontal bolt style, since the 5150s dont come in a post top. That will also affect the length you need. See JK Adapters for the conversion piece.
Good luck
96 T100 4x4 - 35's, 4" SL, 2" BL, 4.88s, ARBs, custom bumper & E9000 winch, etc.
99 F-350 4x4 superduty supercab turbodiesel longbed
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Re: bilstein 5150
[Re: Kookadala]
#1004859
08/04/10 12:46 AM
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4
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Need a Spot
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Thanks Kookadala!
I also have a 4" susp. lift so the shocks I need should be the same as yours. I don't have a body lift but that shouldn't affect shock length. Would you happen to have part numbers?? Do you feel they (the 5150's) are a worthy upgrade from the 5100's?? I will track down the adapter needed to convert "eye to post" mount for the front, Thanks again..
BT100
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Re: bilstein 5150
[Re: BT100]
#1004860
08/05/10 08:51 PM
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 924
Rock Warrior
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I found this from an old post of mine, which also reminded me that the 5150s I have are too soft for my heavy front bumper. Keep this in mind if you have an aftermarket bumper/winch, you want a different valving for your shocks. Good luck, Jed
Part Number Travel Description Valving Reservoir Ext Length Col Length Shaft Dia Mounting
BF5-A194-H1 6.48 5150 Crossflow 255/70 Attached 18.78 12.30 14mm eye/eye
96 T100 4x4 - 35's, 4" SL, 2" BL, 4.88s, ARBs, custom bumper & E9000 winch, etc.
99 F-350 4x4 superduty supercab turbodiesel longbed
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Re: bilstein 5150
[Re: Kookadala]
#1004861
08/05/10 09:56 PM
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4
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Need a Spot
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Kookadala
That is exactly what I needed! Thank you again for the info!!
BT100
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Re: bilstein 5150
[Re: BT100]
#1004862
08/06/10 01:05 AM
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Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 2,125
Body Damage is Cool
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BT, check Trail Gear out, too. I got my ubolt flip and shock mounts from them. There was some bad blood/customer loyalty stuff between Trail Gear and Marlin for a while iirc, but I think it's passed for the most part, and fact of the matter is TG is quality product.
~Adam  96 T100: D44, lockers and stuff
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