F150 front Bilstein 5100

[gjb89]

What part number is everyone using for the F150 Bilstein front shock and what clip position are you using? I'm needing more then 1.6" of lift the Bilstein Expedition shock has to offer.

 

[Burts Pit]

Following this thread!

 

[SilverStealth]

I'm about to put in an order for shocks and figured I'd revive this thread with some last second clarifying questions.

Bilstein EXPY shocks:
F= 24-285056
R= 24-285063

F-150 fronts:
24-248129

Now, confirmatory questions...

Are folks opting for the F150's to avoid the preload because less preload equates to a slightly softer ride, as well as offering more height adjustment if needed?

Are the Expy shocks actually less dampened (softer) than the F150 shocks, thereby having a similar dampening feeling to the F150 (set at lowest setting) when the EXPY's are at the top setting?

And finally, F150 lowest ring = 2" lift vs EXPY top ring = 1.5" lift?

 

[pnwjetsled]

I'm about to put in an order for shocks and figured I'd revive this thread with some last second clarifying questions.

Bilstein EXPY shocks:
F= 24-285056
R= 24-285063

F-150 fronts:
24-248129

Now, confirmatory questions...

Are folks opting for the F150's to avoid the preload because less preload equates to a slightly softer ride, as well as offering more height adjustment if needed?

Are the Expy shocks actually more dampened (softer) than the F150 shocks, thereby having a similar dampening feeling to the F150 (set at lowest setting) when the EXPY's are at the top setting?

And finally, F150 lowest ring = 2" lift vs EXPY top ring = 1.5" lift?

It’s not really less preload. It’s just changing the ride height Or suspension sag. The only way it would effect ride quality would be a stiffer spring or having the clip high enough that it would allow any sag just sitting. I just posted a pic of my 2019 the the setup you’re asking about. The biggest contributor to ride quality I feel is making sure the loosen all mounting points for the control arms and tightening them with the vehicle weight on them. That way the bushings aren’t bound up from the additional lift. Mine rides very smooth. I’m running both the f150 fronts and exp rears at the second notch up from the bottom. The rear with a 2” spacer.

 

[keny01998]

I have Bilstein 5100 on my 2019 XLT 4wd for over a year and they ride rough. I could feel pot holes, bumps with my 20 inches Michelin Defender tires. Stock height btw

 

[SilverStealth]

Not sure how I missed it before, but this thread answers my preload question:

Bilstein 5100 F150 vs Expedition

Hey all! What is the main benefits going with the f150 front 5100’s vs the expedition ones? I’m putting on 285/60/20 tires on aftermarket rims so I don’t need a full max lift vs if I was going 35’s. But I want to get whichever one is best and gives the best ride. Or is it purely just the...

www.expeditionforum.com

 

[Yupster Dog]

I have Bilstein 5100 on my 2019 XLT 4wd for over a year and they ride rough. I could feel pot holes, bumps with my 20 inches Michelin Defender tires. Stock height btw

NOTE: The 5100's are NOT for stock ride on an Expedition. Doesn't matter what height they run at. That is why you felt every pothole and bump.

If you get the Bilstein meant for stock ride on the Expedition, you will have a lot better ride.