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03-01-2013, 05:12 PM
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Bilstein HD shocks
I suspected the shocks on my truck were done so I replaced all 4 with Bilstein Hds (blue and yellow ones) this week. My suspicions were correct and all four shocks were beat, zero rebound on them. If anyone is interested in a review on these Bilsteins I will be able to provide a real world test in a short time. I'm currently putting approx. 13,000 miles a month on my truck with half of that towing a trailer of some sort.
Gave them a quick test ride and they are significantly better than what I had on there.
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1990 Jayco 250 Special
2008 Ram 5500 DRW 6.7, Cummins, Aisin auto
Holland/Binkley 5th wheel, Reese Dual Cam, and more
232,500 kms in 2013
200,000 kms in 2014
160,000 kms in 2015
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03-01-2013, 05:22 PM
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I put a set of Blistein HD's on my 2500HD a few years back and they made a notable difference right away, and my OEM shocks were still good. One thing I noticed with the Blistein's they reduced road vibrations in the TV cab.
Bob
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2005 Jayco Eagle 278FBS (retired)
1999 Jayco Eagle 246FB (retired)
Reese HP Dual Cam (Strait-Line)
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03-01-2013, 05:57 PM
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I was looking at putting these same shocks on my F150 Screw but thought it might be somewhat of a overkill. I only tow a 228 with a max
payload of 5000 lbs. I do occasionally tow a car hauler with a max payload of 7000 lbs. I just don't want my ride to be too stiff when I am
not loaded. What are your thoughts ???
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03-01-2013, 06:01 PM
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From my experience you cannot compare empty rides of a 1/2 ton to a 1 ton. I picked the shocks up at tire rack in South Bend, IN maybe check their website to see if they list them for your truck. I'm picking up a 5er on Monday to tow 1600 miles so I'll give a quick recap on ride quality.
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1990 Jayco 250 Special
2008 Ram 5500 DRW 6.7, Cummins, Aisin auto
Holland/Binkley 5th wheel, Reese Dual Cam, and more
232,500 kms in 2013
200,000 kms in 2014
160,000 kms in 2015
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03-01-2013, 06:12 PM
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I have priced out the Bilsteins for my truck already. So I know they make them for my model of truck. The one thing I have learned is
just because they make something for your vehicle doesn't mean it is automatically for you. It all depends what you do with your truck.
I tend to agree that you cannot compare a 1/2 ton to a 1 ton riding empty. I just don't want to beef it up too much that I create a miserable ride.
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03-01-2013, 06:34 PM
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I`ve had a set of Bilstein HD`s on my 1500 for about 50,000 miles now. So far so good and the ride is very good.
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03-01-2013, 07:54 PM
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I have Bilstein 5100's on my 4Runner.
Everyone on the 4Runner forum runs Bilsteins the 1st chance they get.
A well engineered product.
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03-02-2013, 12:18 AM
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I had the Bilstein HD's on my 1/2 ton 'burb and I added the 5100's to my 3/4 sierra. Best money I ever spent on the 3/4 ton as it dramatically improved my ride, I am excited to tow with them come spring.
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03-02-2013, 08:07 AM
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I was looking for 5100s for mine but settled on the HDs. For the money I think these should perform good for me. Glad to hear others have had positive results with them.
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1990 Jayco 250 Special
2008 Ram 5500 DRW 6.7, Cummins, Aisin auto
Holland/Binkley 5th wheel, Reese Dual Cam, and more
232,500 kms in 2013
200,000 kms in 2014
160,000 kms in 2015
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03-05-2013, 06:33 PM
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I have the Bilstein's on my truck as well - night and day difference vs. stock. What a difference in the ride. It's never going to be a Cadillac, but it doesn't knock the fillings out of your teeth anymore either!
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03-05-2013, 07:02 PM
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have put around 2500 kilometres empty and 1200 kilometres towing a 9000 lbs ish 5er. much better ride and not overly rough. again it is a one ton and they only ride so well lol
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1990 Jayco 250 Special
2008 Ram 5500 DRW 6.7, Cummins, Aisin auto
Holland/Binkley 5th wheel, Reese Dual Cam, and more
232,500 kms in 2013
200,000 kms in 2014
160,000 kms in 2015
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03-05-2013, 08:47 PM
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Bilstein HD's on order from eShock.com for my 1/2 ton. I paid $306.00 for all 4 plus free shipping. Best deal on the internet by far.
Just have to wait for a decent day to put them on. Not about to do it with that white stuff falling from the sky.
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03-15-2013, 09:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolverine
Bilstein HD's on order from eShock.com for my 1/2 ton. I paid $306.00 for all 4 plus free shipping. Best deal on the internet by far.
Just have to wait for a decent day to put them on. Not about to do it with that white stuff falling from the sky.
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that is a good price. think mine came to $303 but I picked them up at tire rack in South bend, IN.
after 6500 kms (about half that towing) I am mostly impressed with the Bilsteins. Not to rough maybe a little softer than I prefer for towing. They do suck up most of the bumps well though. For the money I don't think you can go wrong with these.
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1990 Jayco 250 Special
2008 Ram 5500 DRW 6.7, Cummins, Aisin auto
Holland/Binkley 5th wheel, Reese Dual Cam, and more
232,500 kms in 2013
200,000 kms in 2014
160,000 kms in 2015
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01-31-2014, 08:48 PM
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I'm closing in on 200,000 kms on these shocks and i can sure tell the difference. Think i'm going to bite the bullet and buy a new set of coil springs and replace those as well this time.
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1990 Jayco 250 Special
2008 Ram 5500 DRW 6.7, Cummins, Aisin auto
Holland/Binkley 5th wheel, Reese Dual Cam, and more
232,500 kms in 2013
200,000 kms in 2014
160,000 kms in 2015
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