Coop7379
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Do you still have them?
I need some Bilsteins. Is everyone OOS?
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I also see them on Summit Racing
PNWExpy offered me his slightly used FX4 shocks, approx 10k miles. I installed them 2 weeks ago, and the ride was much improved vs the stock leaky shocks. We just got back from a 1600 mi ski trip from Texas to Colorado and back and the shocks preformed great! The tires on the other had were absolutely horrible in the snow, but that's a whole separate issue.
I personally do not need them at this time. We will see how the FX4 ones do after a few trips pulling the travel trailer here in the next few months.
But before our ski trip the only place I found with a ship date was Summit, and they stated (I believe) a ship date of 3/5/22. I just went and checked and it now shows 5/20/22. Idk if they did get some in and immediately ran oos or if the date got pushed back again. But from some quick searching is still looks like everyone is oos.
Good luck to anyone who needs them and can find some!
The ship date at Summit got pushed back again. I ordered mine last July and the estimated ship date was September. Then it was pushed to November, then January, then March, and now May. I don't think they know when they're coming; they just push the date out every 2 months and hope for the best.
Bilstiens are now on back-order until early October. This is coming directly from Bilstien, they don't have the parts on hand to manufacture the shocks currently... My rears arrived but my fronts have no estimated ship date.
Elcid
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Well this sucks. What's an alternative? I have another leaking OEM rear shock and I'm tired of replacing them waiting on Bilsteins. Is there another decent option without going full suspension lift?
Other than King and Icon, no there are no other options. King will run you about $3,500 for a complete set and Icon starts at about $4,500 for a complete set, and this is for their entry level setups. It should be noted that these setups are more geared to enthusiasts that frequently take their vehicle off-road.
My outfitter said that King is currently back ordered as well, and Icon only has there $5,000+ setup in stock.
When did you order yours? I placed my order last July. The fronts arrived but I've been waiting on the rears ever since.
My order was placed in early January of this year.
Savannah Dan
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I ordered 5100s from Jackit.com on April 29. They got in touch with me and said it would be a few months before they had the rears in stock to ship. They were delivered today. Now I have to find my notes on where I wanted to put the slip rings before I install them.
BSarchet
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So I still haven’t even driven an Expedition yet other than my test drive so understand that’s where I’m coming from. But what is the deal with the Bilsteins? Are they just far an away the best option for replacement? Or do the Expy’s just come with especially bad shocks or is it both? Just seems like everyone is pretty well raving fans of those. Just curious.
JasonH
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Supposedly they're stiffer and more durable than alternatives. They also have adjustable spring perches for ride height adjustment. I put KYBs on my rear and have no complaints. Airing to 65 psi when towing planted the rear enough for me.
I had 4 leaking factory shocks at something like 11k miles that were replaced under warranty. By 60k miles 3 of the replacements were leaking. I went with Bilsteins because I tow a travel trailer and they have a good reputation for handling and durability. There also aren't many aftermarket options for the Expedition.
ManUpOrShutUp
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The Ford shocks are trash, especially the rears. I went through several sets in the rear by ~100k. My mom had both of her rear shocks blow out around 10k. I've had my Bilsteins on there for about 100k now and they're still holding strong.
BSarchet
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Appreciate the info everyone. I’m going to be towing a 5,500 lb boat around so this will probably matter to me. Thanks!
