RollingRockTX
Keller, Texas
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After 3 years, I decided I no longer liked the ride of the bilstein 4600's...the goofy yellow and blue ones.
I was really torn on the newer Rancho XL9000's.
Decided to get the bilstein 5100's. Got them on and have to say, that is a much better ride.
Oh and they look nice too. I was never found of the yellow and blue.
The 4600's were toast by the way...so on wonder why it was a tad rougher.
Anywho, cheers
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SoCalDesertRider
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Were the 5100's stiffer or softer than the yellow HD's (before the HD's were worn out)?
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45Ricochet
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I'm looking to replace mine so I'm really interested in this thread. Color does matter to me also, but reliably is my main concern.
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harper223
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The 5100's are adjustable, if I'm not mistaken.
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RollingRockTX
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45Ricochet wrote:I'm looking to replace mine so I'm really interested in this thread. Color does matter to me also, but reliably is my main concern.
The 4600's done have a lifetime warranty...the 5100's do and the are valved specific.
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RollingRockTX
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harper223 wrote:The 5100's are adjustable, if I'm not mistaken.
Nope, these are not adjustable, they are specific valved to your truck (brand)
No one part number is the same for say a 2006 F250 or a Dodge 2500 same year. They will have different part numbers etc.
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harper223
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Hmmm. I'm adding a leveling kit to my TV (raises the front about 2". The back stays the same). I was thinking the 5100's would be a good fit.
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RollingRockTX
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SoCalDesertRider wrote:Were the 5100's stiffer or softer than the yellow HD's (before the HD's were worn out)?
I would say that they are more comfortable and compliant if that makes sense. I wouldn't say stiffer though.
Ford rides rough, period...besides changing out the front coils to a progressive rate, they are gonna ride rough but these are I think better than the HD's.
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RollingRockTX
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harper223 wrote:Hmmm. I'm adding a leveling kit to my TV (raises the front about 2". The back stays the same). I was thinking the 5100's would be a good fit.
Hey, they make a full kit for the front...was told that is really the way to go if you are looking for a much better ride.
I couldn't go this route due to my garage height. I didn't want to risk it.
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Where in West Texas are you? I come to Zephyr 2 times per month to help a buddy on the ranch.
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harper223
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Way further west than Zephyr. I live about 35 miles east of Lubbock. So I guess to be technical, the South Plains- although many Texans consider anything west of Fort Worth to be West TX.
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