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I have a question that may have been answered on 1 of the 72 pages, so sorry in advance if it has been. I am going to be getting a new F150 soon, will for sure be doing the Bilstein 5100 shock upgrade on all 4 corners.
I want the truck to be level, so would be doing the full 2''+ for the front, but if you had some weight into the box or tow a trailer would 1.75" give you a more level ride when loaded where as the 2'' will give you reverse rake, which I agree doesn't look the best.
Thanks for the input!
It really depends on how much weight you're adding. A few hundred LBs and you'll be fine at the top setting, but anymore than 4 or 500lbs or so and you might find you're nose high.
I put mine at 2.1" and it rides pretty much dead level, so looks a little nose high when hauling anything. I have plans to add a block in the back just haven't gotten to it yet. Seems every truck sits a little differently though so you may have a little more rake left. Unfortunately no way to tell until you get them installed.
Here is my before and after on my 2020 F-150 with 6.5' bed / 157" wheelbase. I went with the middle setting on the shock at 1.23" average lift. Didn't want to go too high b/c I tow frequently and want a little rake.
I did the install myself in my garage and it took a total of about 2.5 hours start to finish for the fronts. I did the rears a week ago and they took maybe 30 minutes tops. Install is pretty easy really if you have done suspension work before and have air/power tools...Youtube videos helped ahead of time.
I will say WOW the handling and ride quality is so much better. I did the rears last week and it improved the ride some but the fronts were clearly the major improvement in ride quality. I'd imagine the increased preload on the front springs as you select higher rings on the 5100 shock helps in addition to the improved shock dampening.
Before
Front - Driver 37-1/4", Passenger 37-1/8"
Rear - Driver 39-1/4", Passenger 39-1/2"
Rake = 2-1/4" (more or less)
After
Front - Driver 38-5/8", Passenger 38-1/2"
Rear - Driver 39-1/2", Passenger 39-1/4"
Rake = 3/4"
on my 2020, Im planning to run 5100 on all 4 corners with 305 55 20s and zero offset wheels. Anyone out there with this set-up and pics? thanks
I知 running 5100s all around with 0 offset. I went with 295/60r20s. Pretty happy with the look, I did have to trim crash bars and some plastic. Still rubs a bit but I知 used to it now.
I知 running 5100s all around with 0 offset. I went with 295/60r20s. Pretty happy with the look, I did have to trim crash bars and some plastic. Still rubs a bit but I知 used to it now.
Looks good! My next project is tires in the same size as yours.
I知 running 5100s all around with 0 offset. I went with 295/60r20s. Pretty happy with the look, I did have to trim crash bars and some plastic. Still rubs a bit but I知 used to it now.
Looks awesome! Im going with the NItto RG's too.
What height did you set the 5100s to in the front?
06-08-2020, 01:06 PM
