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We’re pleased to announce that Bilstein Heavy Duty Shocks are now available for 2009 – 2010 Ford F150 2wd and 4wd models.
4wd Front: http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/871886/name/F4-BE5-G551-H0-Bilstein-Ford-F150
4wd Rear: http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/871891/name/F4-BE5-G552-H0-Bilstein-Ford-F150
2wd Front: http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/852308/name/F4-BE5-G549-H0-Bilstein-Ford-F150
2wd Rear: http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/871896/name/F4-BE5-G550-H0-Bilstein-Ford-F150

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Make: Ford
Model: E150
Year: 1997
Chassis Designation: Conversion Van
What is your driving style: Luxury Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
Question:
Our van is for highway driving and we tow a 18′  pontoon boat. Because conversions add weight I think our shocks should be heavy duty. Is that [...]

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Make: Ford Truck
Model: F 250   4×4
Year: 2001
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
F 250  2 1/2 doors need new shocks and also need to make the rear more strong for work loads and towing at least 12000 pounds
The best shocks for [...]

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Make: Ford
Model: Mustang
Year : 2004
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Rear Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
Question:
I have a 2004 Ford Mustang V-6, and would like to get  Bilstein Struts.  Do the front struts use the existing bumpstop/dustcover  from the OEM struts that are on the car?  Or [...]

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Make: Ford
Model: F150 4wd supercrew
Year: 2004
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Question:
I’m sick of my truck’s stance, the rake needs to go, I need a front end leveling kit. What’s the easiest way to level my F-150?
Answer:
Bilstein makes a 5100 series leveling shock for your 2004 F-150. This part [...]

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Make: Ford
Model: Focus
Year: 2006
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: Front Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Regular Shocks or Struts
Question:
One of the front struts on my 06 Focus is leaking, and I want to replace all of my shocks and struts at once.  Do you have any aftermarket shocks that will fit my car? [...]

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Make: Ford
Model: Explorer
Year: 2000
Chassis Designation: 4 door, 4X4
Question:
I currently have Bilstein Shocks with part # BST-B46-2133 on the front and Monroe Load Leveler shocks, part # MON58617 on the rear, purchased from you 7/25/02.  I’m rarely off-road and if so, it’s a bumpy fire road.  I tow a car trailer (240# tongue weight, [...]

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Make: Ford
Model: Bronco
Year: 1995
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Lifted Suspension
Question:
My Bronco has HD front springs and a rear AAL for almost 2″ of lift. I am worried about the Bilstein HD shocks (B46-1328 &1329) not having enough length to not limit the travel.
Answer:
The rear [...]

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Make: Ford
Model: F350 Superduty
Year: 2000
What is your driving style: Normal Driver
Vehicle Setup: 4 Wheel Drive
Suspension Type: Raised Suspension or Suspension Lift Kit
Question:
What is the best shock for hauling a slide in camper and towing a 4,000 lb boat with my 2000 F-350 truck, 4″ lift, 35 Inch tires.
Answer:
Here are the shocks we [...]

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Make: Ford
Model: F-150
Year: 2005
Question:
I would like to have your recommendation for struts and shock.  I have an 05 f150 that i use to tow a 4500 trailer and I also do a lot of driving on bumpy dirt roads.
Answer:
If you want to use a twin tube shock design, like the original units, the KYB [...]

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