Bilstein 5100 Before & After - Pics and Measurements
04-10-2017, 10:11 PM
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The 4 Wheel Parts near me quoted $325+tax for front installation and alignment. Now, he didn't ask what vehicle and they have (typically) a policy that all F150's need the camber kits. I had my trusted mechanics do it though and it was about $400. Had other stuff done so I'm guestimating. Fun fact...it's cheaper on these than my wife's '07 4Runner...her's was quoted at $525!
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Rockbait (04-11-2017)
04-10-2017, 11:03 PM
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What are folks paying to have the adjustable 5100's install up front? I ordered for all 4 corners and then called around to have the fronts swapped as I don't relish the idea of compressing the springs myself. Big O and 4 Wheelers each quoted $500 
- but hey it includes the alignment lol. For that and the price of the shocks I could have the Fox 2.0's. I'm assuming for these guys that once the tower is out it's a matter of throwing them on the hydraulic compressor and swapping out the shocks?
- but hey it includes the alignment lol. For that and the price of the shocks I could have the Fox 2.0's. I'm assuming for these guys that once the tower is out it's a matter of throwing them on the hydraulic compressor and swapping out the shocks?
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Rockbait (04-11-2017)
04-10-2017, 11:05 PM
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How's the ride at 2.1? Just curious. I'm installing these soon and am torn between 2.1 or 1.76 I was thinking 1.76 would be a little softer ride and easier angles would mean less wear on front end parts. I could go down in rear block size just slightly to make it exactly how I want it. Just an idea. More concerned about the ride. Right now I'm 37.5 at the front and 40 at the rear so the 2.1 would be as close to level as I could expect.
04-10-2017, 11:33 PM
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How's the ride at 2.1? Just curious. I'm installing these soon and am torn between 2.1 or 1.76 I was thinking 1.76 would be a little softer ride and easier angles would mean less wear on front end parts. I could go down in rear block size just slightly to make it exactly how I want it. Just an idea. More concerned about the ride. Right now I'm 37.5 at the front and 40 at the rear so the 2.1 would be as close to level as I could expect.
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geomcnasty (04-11-2017)
04-11-2017, 12:13 AM
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Anyone running them at Stock height? How is the handling at the std setting?
04-11-2017, 03:10 AM
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Bilstein 5100 - Install Costs
Thanks for the responses. I talked to Big O again and they'll charge for labor only to swap the shocks if I bring the towers in. Hope I don't get the new guy 
04-11-2017, 10:44 AM
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Anyone in Central Indiana have a shop install these? I am having a hard time finding a shop to even give me a quote. Every place I have stopped in has said they will not install customer parts. Only one willing to do it so far was 4 wheel parts and they wanted $480 for the fronts only.
04-11-2017, 11:04 AM
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Anyone in Central Indiana have a shop install these? I am having a hard time finding a shop to even give me a quote. Every place I have stopped in has said they will not install customer parts. Only one willing to do it so far was 4 wheel parts and they wanted $480 for the fronts only.
5985 W Memory Ln, Greenfield, IN 46140
317-891-1000
04-11-2017, 12:28 PM
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Thanks Bandit I will give them a call. I use to take my vehicles to Kenny at AMS in Greenfield but I think he has shut the doors. I will give Neals a call.
04-11-2017, 12:37 PM
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