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Old 05-27-2015, 07:46 PM
Auburn Fan 02xlt 2wd Auburn Fan 02xlt 2wd is offline
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Just ordered mine, should be here within the next week or so, got em for $137 as a pair. Did I get a good deal?
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Old 05-27-2015, 07:49 PM
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So this are basically meant for a stock 4x4 or sport model that come already higher?
Exactly.
You won't even be using the full range of travel so it's fine either way.

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Just ordered mine, should be here within the next week or so, got em for $137 as a pair. Did I get a good deal?
HELL YEAH.
My 5100 series for the front costed me like $186 a pair.
Unless you got the 4600 series, I can see that. It's still a decent price for the 4600, which isn't far off from the 5100 anyways.
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Old 05-27-2015, 07:51 PM
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HELL YEAH. My 5100 series for the front costed me like $186 a pair. Unless you got the 4600 series, I can see that. It's still a decent price for the 4600, which isn't far off from the 5100 anyways.
They are the 5100's. Ok good haha eBay for the win
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Old 05-27-2015, 07:55 PM
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I think as soon as I get my shackles in I'll order them, Hopefully I'll get a better ride...its like shit hah
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Old 05-27-2015, 08:01 PM
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Huh. I got mine off eBay. Cheapest pair I could find.
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Old 05-27-2015, 08:13 PM
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For me to order them from summit it will be $406 with shipping and taxes
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Old 05-27-2015, 08:25 PM
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Please tell me that's all 4.
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Old 05-27-2015, 08:42 PM
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Please tell me that's all 4.
lol yes
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Old 05-27-2015, 09:04 PM
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I was gonna say, you Canadians and your outrageous pricing.
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Old 05-27-2015, 09:10 PM
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Default Re: The Ranger Bilstein 4600/5100 Shock Buying Guide

Amazon had the cheapest price for my 4600s. I paid 72 per shock. Real happy with them.
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Old 05-28-2015, 07:33 AM
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I was gonna say, you Canadians and your outrageous pricing.
It can be pretty bad but summit offers good shipping prices
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Old 05-28-2015, 07:44 AM
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You guys have all thwarted me. I paid 93 a shock.
Let's see if I can do better on the back.
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Old 06-25-2016, 02:54 AM
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How much stiffer does the Bilstein's ride?

I have MONROE 37153 {#911153} OESpectrum Light Truck

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....372676&jsn=469

They are a VERY coushy and smooth ride. The bumps could probably be evened out a little better, but overall since the truck is a highway warrior and my DD I want something smooth.

I keep reading everywhere that Bilstein's are harsh... which is not what I want. I wouldn't mind a firmer ride IF it's not harsh.

I'm just reluctant to drop almost 300 for shocks and then find out the ride is way too harsh type of deal.

2001' XLT with 3-4" spindle lift, and rear blocks with 2" lift shackles. I was going to go or try the 4600 series.

The Monroe shock is a dual tube where as the bilstein is mono tube (not even sure which is better if any)

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Old 06-25-2016, 03:46 AM
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The Bilsteins are awesome shocks. I had them with my stock coil springs and it was an incredibly smooth ride. Absorbs the hits very well but doesn't do the 3-bounce BS. Bounces once, and levels out smoothly.

Best way I can describe it.
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Old 06-25-2016, 06:47 AM
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Default Re: The Ranger Bilstein 4600/5100 Shock Buying Guide

How about if you plan on living the double lifted life? T bar crank and superlift? I'm assuming I'd need the 5100's?
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