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 Bilstein 5100 offroad shock F4-BE5-6244-h5 is for Broncos with 2-inches of suspension lift in the rear, so that would
be the one you want to use if the lift modification requires a longer shock.

All of our 1995 Bronco shocks are listed here, including the Bilstein 5100 racing shocks.

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3971&selected_year=1995

The only person who can actually determine how long a shock is needed would be the mechanic modifying the vehicle.  (using a tape measure).  You could also check with the lift kit company, they will be able to tell you if their kit uses stock length shocks or longer shocks.  Their engineers would have determined that for you.

More about lifted trucks -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/lifted-trucks.cfm

Question:

Hi, I have a S10 Blazer, 4 door, 4×4 with a 2 inch suspension lift. My current shocks are older, and since doing the suspension lift several of the shocks squeak. I assume this is because the shocks are not operating at the designed length now. How do I determine what shocks I should get? Thanks for your help.

Answer:

Shocks really don’t have a way to make noise, being a hydraulic cylinder (though the rubber bushings can squeek. WD40 can sometimes take care of that

The noise is probably something else.

More about shocks for lifted trucks is mentioned on our website here -http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/lifted-trucks.cfm

Basically, you want to check with the lift kit manufacturer and see if a longer shock is required, or if the kit is designed to use stock shocks (kits are made either way).

You can find all the shocks we sell here http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=3780&selected_year=1996

I have a Dodge Ram 2500 4dr 4×4 diesel i put a 2.5″ spacer on the front and a 1.5″ leaf on the back.  I know that the truck would ride different, but the truck rides like garbage.  Looking to put on some Bilstein shocks.  Any help would be great.

Answer:

More about ‘ride’ is mentioned on our website here -http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/shock_absorber_myths.cfm

Since the truck has been modified, you need the Bilstein 5100s listed in our online catalog -

Front Shocks -  http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/15089/name/F4-BE5-6681-H7-Bilstein-5100-Offroad-Shock

Rear Shocks – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/product.cfm/id/15089/name/F4-BE5-6681-H7-Bilstein-5100-Offroad-Shock

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 carry for the 2000 F350 4WD -http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4007&selected_year=2000

Since the rear has been lifted 4-inches, you need to use the Bilstein 5100 shock shown there -F4-BE5-6246-H5

Avalanche has a 2″ READY LIFT torsion key set installed up fron to level/raise front end…33″ tires on stock 17’s. what is the best shock fit/ride/durability?

ANSWER:

If the ready lift company says to use a stock length unit, then any monotube brand we have should do.

Such as Bilstein, KYB Monomax or KYB Gasajust.

If the kit requires a special shock, we may or may not have a unit, depending on the modifications you made.

Only the level / lift kit manufacturer can tell what size shock to use that’s compatible with their product.

Online catalog -

http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=T