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2003 sprinter 3500 van

tom — Tue, 06 May 2008 00:25:26 +0000

QUESTION:

I have a 2003 sprinter 3500 van with dually in the rear 6 lug rims, will the bilstein touring package that u sell fit on my van, if not let me know what to order.

ANSWER:

Bilstein says their parts will only work on 6-lug wheel Sprinters – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3950&selected_year=2003

Ford F150 SC Lifted

tom — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:52:18 +0000

QUESTION:

The truck has been lifted 4 inches by a local shop before i purchased it. it has a full rancho lift kit and shocks. i am looking for something that is both soft in small bumps and stiffer in the larger bumps.

i am looking for bilstein shocks, unless you can suggest better options. i used them on my other truck with no lift and they definitely were superior to any other shocks i used.

thank you for your time.

ANSWER:

Bilstein only offers a front shock for a 4-inch lift.

BE56138 -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/364112

If the lift kit part number on your truck is RS6488, Rancho makes units front and rear.

We list all these in our online catalog -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3997&selected_year=2002

Differences in Bilstein Shocks Valving

tom — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:02:11 +0000

Question:

YOU_NEED: To Replace Worn-out Units

BRAND: Performance Shocks and Struts

COMMENTS: 4-drs. Question what is thew differences between Bilstein Touring

Answer:

The Bilstein valving differences -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_info.cfm

The S70s are listed in our online catalog -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4539&selected_year=1998

The Bilstein TCs are similar to the OE twin tube units, the Bilstein HDs are a monotube performance design http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/glossary.cfm

1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer (fullsize Blazer, not a S-10.) with a 4″ suspension lift

tom — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:25:27 +0000

Question: I have a 1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer (fullsize Blazer, not a S-10.) with a 4″ suspension lift. I’m shopping around for high quality shocks. This truck has 4 shocks up front and 2 on the rear. So I need a grand total of 6 shocks. Remember, it has a 4″ suspension lift, so factory stock size shock no longer fit. I’m kind of interested in Bilstein, depending on price. What do you recommend ??

I have a 1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer (fullsize Blazer, not a S-10.) with a 4″ suspension lift. I’m shopping around for high quality shocks. This truck has 4 shocks up front and 2 on the rear. So I need a grand total of 6 shocks. Remember, it has a 4″ suspension lift, so factory stock size shock no longer fit. I’m kind of interested in Bilstein, depending on price. What do you recommend ??

Answer:

For a 4-inch lift, Bilstein makes 5100s, but not the 2 extra Quad shocks.

According to Bilstein- Front shock is: (4-inches of suspension lift)BE56252H5http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm?id=15034 Rear shock is:(3 to 4 inches of suspension lift)BE56248H5http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm?id=15025 On the extra shock, you may have to modify the truck / or shock, such as a 5100http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_5125.cfmor 5150http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bst_5150.cfm

2004 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 2WD Shocks

tom — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:01:24 +0000

Question: I have a 2004

Toyota Tundra Double Cab 2WD Limited with 58k miles. The stock rear shocks are leaking and I want to raise the front a bit to have a more leveled look and ride. I am looking to put the Bilstein BE56929’s on the front for the leveling. Where the question comes in is what to put on the rear? Do I go with the Bilstein HD’s or just save even more money and get a set of the closeout KYB’s? I have only owned stock shocks for the most part in my life so I do not know what is better in ride and longevity when it comes to shocks. I put a set of Rancho 9000’s on a 2001 F-350 dually and didn’t notice any difference over stock and a set of

Monroe’s on a 2001 Z71 and didn’t notice any difference. Your comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.Thanks,Jarred – RRT

Answer:

None of the companies we have offer any products to raise the rear of the truck.(change the height). So you can basically use any shock you want on the rear, but we recommend a monotube for performance and durability. You are correct on the front, the Bilstein BE56929 (or BTS7514) will allow you to raise the front to be level with the rear. Online catalog – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=T KYB Gasajust/Monomax, and Bilstein are a monotube (performance ) design.More about that is mentioned on our website here- http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/glossary.cfm

Need help for GMC Suburban, can’t find rear shocks.

tom — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:55:19 +0000

Question: I’m having a hard time finding a Bilstein part, BE5-6501-H1 for the rear of my GMC Suburban 2500 2WD 2003can you help with that? I understand it also fits the 200- 2006 years as wellQ: I’m having a hard time finding a Bilstein part, BE5-6501-H1 for the rear of my GMC Suburban 2500 2WD 2003, can you help with that? I understand it also fits the 200- 2006 years as wellQ: I’m having a hard time finding a Bilstein part, BE5-6501-H1 for the rear of my GMC Suburban 2500 2WD 2003, can you help with that? I understand it also fits the 200- 2006 years as well.

Answer: Yes we can. We have many of those in stock and can ship the same day as well. We will also match any competitors price on that product as we have many available. Check out the prices by searching in the space above and see!

Ford Loves the RV and Motorhome Chassis

john — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:07:47 +0000

A number of Motorhome and RV consumers have a misconception about the chassis and motorhome suspension market. Many buyers think the RV manufacturer like Winnebago, Fleetwood or Four Winds make the suspensions. In actuality they are made by companies like Ford, Dodge and GM. Ford has really dominated this market with the F-53 Chassis. In fact here at Shockwarehouse one of our best selling parts are the Steering Stabilizer and Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks for this vehicle.

Bilstein Part Release 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee

john — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:30:34 +0000

Bilstein has released heavy duty monotube shocks for the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Parts #’s BE5-D721-H0 and BE5-D722-H0 retailing for $267.80 on our site. They are going fast.