Bilstein 5100

[DOUBLE.A]

Last I checked, you can't get Bilstein 5100's for the 2014 F150. Something changed with the front end over the 2013. I put them on my '13, but was checking for a coworker's '14 just a couple months ago.

Check with http://shop.totalautomotiveperformance.net/. They are very knowledgable, had the cheapest prices I could find, and great to work with.

Here's my '13 with them and 2" shackles on the back.
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I have those same wheels. That looks good. What size are they?

[Kev]

I'm MQ32Shooters son. Like he said, I bought my son a 2004 FX4 that had the spacer installed and the upper A arm boots were busted from bad shocks. Took us all day to put on the 5100's, new rotors/brakes and upper control arms. If you get the adjustable shocks put them on the 2 inch setting and don't use the spacer. I rented the spring compressors from Autozone and it was strait forward but took a long time/effort to get them compressed.

It can be done quicker then 8 hours but we did brakes and A arms plus I was teaching my son how to do it. I can tell you at 46 you can't get up and down 100 times and not be really sore the next day.

Truck ended up about a quarter inch higher than the blocks and the ride was much improved but not overly stiff. He does have a ranch hand on it which adds some weight.

[nchunter]

Are they different for 2014

Check with f150lifts I think the 2014 may have a Heim joint vs a urethane bushing for the bottom mount. Yes they are fully assembled. You remove the whole assembly and install a whole assembly. You don't remove the springs and try to remount them like on the bilstein. They come out of the box ready to be installed.

[jlinville]

I have those same wheels. That looks good. What size are they?

The wheels are 18" factory wheels. If you are asking about the tires, they are LT275/70R18 Goodyear DuraTracs.

[TxnRunner]

I installed Bilstein 5100s on my 2013. Maxxed out at 2.5" I think. Replaced rear 1.5" block with a 3" block to keep some front rake. The shocks do need to be compressed to install the bilsteins. I bought the shocks for $180, and had them installed, including rear blocks for around $200 if I remember correctly.