mrbrett
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- Milton, Ontario
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- 03 Explorer Sport Trac
Today I put on some Bilstein 5100 shocks (valved 255/70, 10" travel) that I had kicking around in my parts bin, along with some bar pin eliminators and the improvement in ride compared to the factory 11 year old shocks is incredible! This thing has controlled body roll and even brakes a lot flatter. The best part about the bar pin eliminators is that next time I find the need to change shocks, I just have 1/2" Grade 8 bolts to change out, and I can fit anything with a 1/2" eyelet in.
I have been looking at replacement Bilstein shocks to match for the front, and it looks like I am limited to a 4600 series because of the stem lower mount. Has anyone else installed Bilsteins on the front and found an alternate vehicle fit that worked? It's a mostly stock ride height, with about 3/4" of torsion twist added.
If I'm stuck with a 4600 that's fine, but I thought I should ask.
I have been looking at replacement Bilstein shocks to match for the front, and it looks like I am limited to a 4600 series because of the stem lower mount. Has anyone else installed Bilsteins on the front and found an alternate vehicle fit that worked? It's a mostly stock ride height, with about 3/4" of torsion twist added.
If I'm stuck with a 4600 that's fine, but I thought I should ask.
