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Light to Moderate mechanical skill required.
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Features, Description, Reviews, Q&A, Specs & Installation
Features & Specs
- Front Shock Absorber
- Fade-Free Off-Road Control
- Excellent Comfort and Stability
- Engineered for 0 to 2-Inch Lift
- Digressive Piston for Instant Reaction
- Highly Reactive Valving Technology
- Premium-Level Rust-Proof Finish
- Quick and Simple to Set Up
- Sold Individually – Includes 1 Front Shock
- Guaranteed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Fits All 2004-2008 4WD Ford F-150 Models
| Brand | Bilstein |
| Shock Type | Adjustable |
| Shock Lift Height | 0 to 2-Inch Lift |
Description
High-Performance Off-Road Shock Absorber. The Bilstein B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2-Inch Lift has been specially designed for lifted trucks with coil-over-style suspension systems. It comes with multiple snap-ring grooves so you can adjust the springs between the 0 and 2.75-inch positions. Also, this shock absorber’s self-adjusting deflective disc valve setting offers exceptional rebound, aggressive compression, and excellent wheel travel, making it ideal for most types of driving conditions.
Digressive Valving Technology. The B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2-Inch Lift is equipped with Bilstein’s digressive valving technology. It allows the truck to quickly react to changing road conditions so you can gain total control and excellent stability on or off the roads.
Heavy-Duty Quality. Engineered for a variety of aggressive applications, the B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2-Inch Lift is impressively durable. This monotube, gas-charged shock absorber comes with a 46mm piston that is built using highly durable material and a durable rubber bushing for added durability. Without a doubt, this shock absorber is perfect for the rugged character of your Ford truck.
Designed for Trouble-Free Installation. Built as a direct-fit replacement for your vehicle’s stock shock absorber, the B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2-Inch Lift is easy to install. It uses the OE installation point of your truck so you can set it up without any modifications.
Worry-Free Limited Lifetime Guarantee. Bilstein covers the B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2-Inch Lift with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects from the date of retail purchase. Some conditions for this warranty may apply. Please refer to the manufacturer’s website for details.
Application. This Bilstein B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2-Inch Lift is designed for all the 2004-2008 4WD Ford F-150 models. This shock absorber is sold Individually.
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Installation & What's in the Box
Installation Info
What's in the Box
- (1) Front Shock
- Installation Hardware
4.9
Customer Reviews (27)
Jan 27, 2025
Review shared from Bilstein B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2.50-Inch Lift (21-25 4WD F-150, Excluding Raptor)
2024 Tremor - JRR1964
Installation Time: Afternoon
These Bilstein Shock are Awesome
I put these on the front and back of my F150. These front shocks raised my truck 2.5 inches in the front and help tge factory ride greatly.
Handling 5/5
Fit 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Oct 25, 2024
Review shared from Bilstein B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2.50-Inch Lift (21-25 4WD F-150, Excluding Raptor)
2024 Lariat - BmoreAlist
Installation Cost: 300
Installation Time: Shop Install
Best leveling kit
This is my second go with the 5100’s I had them on my 15 Ram prior to its lift kit. Then I went to ranch in my 21 F150 and hated them. My 24 F150 got the 5100’s all around and the front was set at the 4th ring for about 1.5in of level and it’s perfect. These ride so well on the highway and the logging roads I travel for hunting. Great stability while towing as well.
Handling 5/5
Fit 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Jul 24, 2023
Review shared from Bilstein B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2-Inch Lift (15-20 4WD F-150, Excluding Raptor)
2018 XL - Michaelhall
Love it
Raise the front of my truck exactly where I wanted it
Handling 5/5
Fit 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Nov 19, 2022
Review shared from Bilstein B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2.50-Inch Lift (09-13 2WD F-150)
2010 FX2 - Sudlow
Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour
Fantastic upgrade
These are great shocks that are not only great value, but also eliminates bed hop. It's definitely much more firm but not so firm that every time you hit a bump, your spine doesn't disintegrate.
Handling 0/5
Fit 0/5
Quality 0/5
Bang For Your Buck 0/5
Oct 5, 2022
Review shared from Bilstein B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2-Inch Lift (15-20 4WD F-150, Excluding Raptor)
2018 XLT - Dahita
Installation Time: Full Day
Car drives like a dream
I would have never imagined the difference these struts makes compared to stock. I always felt the suspensions are the weak point (along with the headlights) of the F150. After upgrading the rear with the Bilstein 5100, which was a breeze and a dramatic change in the car's handling, I decided to upgrade the front to get rid of vibrations and stiff bump handlings. Installation took about 3 hours for each side (would take me 2 hours now that I know how to do it). Difference is night and day. The ride feels very smooth, dampened, controlled. I feel like I'm driving a high end sedan. They also keep the car very straight on curves. I should have done it a long time ago. One note: they don't come with bump stops, and when I removed the factory struts, to my surprise one bump stop was missing and the other was much smaller than what stock bump stops look like (2018 certified pre-owned F150 3.5 Ecoboost with factory struts still on). If you can, make sure you have them installed by removing your front wheels and checking inside the little plastic protection at the top of the strut inside the spring. Highly recommend them, to me this purchase is a no brainer along with the rear ones.
Handling 5/5
Fit 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Jun 28, 2022
Review shared from Bilstein B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2-Inch Lift (15-20 4WD F-150, Excluding Raptor)
2021 Lariat - QuickRick
Installation Time: Full Day
Bilstein 5100 front shock
My new F150 is a great truck, the only disappointment was the rebound over a small bump (speed bump). It would bounce 3 times which was too mushy. I read some reviews on the Bilstein 5100 shocks and ordered them from American Trucks. Once I installed them I took the truck for a spin. It was as good as I had hoped;!very controlled but not harsh over bumps. Do this modification!
Handling 5/5
Fit 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 4/5
Jun 4, 2022
Review shared from Bilstein B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2-Inch Lift (15-20 4WD F-150, Excluding Raptor)
2016 XLT - Trouble
Installation Time: Shop Install
Great improvement
Way better shock than the stock ones. Less body roll and handle the less than quality roads here in Pennsylvania,
Handling 5/5
Fit 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 4/5
Apr 20, 2022
Review shared from Bilstein B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2-Inch Lift (15-20 4WD F-150, Excluding Raptor)
2016 Lariat - Tood
Installation Time: Afternoon
Little better than stock
Seems good so far. Set at highest level. Seems almost the same as dog but little bit lifted so that's why I wanted not too firm
Handling 5/5
Fit 5/5
Quality 4/5
Bang For Your Buck 4/5
Mar 7, 2022
Review shared from Bilstein B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 2-Inch Lift (15-20 4WD F-150, Excluding Raptor)
2022 XLT - DoloresF150
Installation Cost: $100-$250
Installation Time: Shop Install
2022 F150 2.7 EcoBoost
After installing the Bilstein 5100s in the rear of my truck I went ahead and bought these to level my truck. My truck had a 3" rake from the factory and I used these on the second from the top option to give my truck 1" of rake. Like the rears, the ride is much more planted and stiff; bumps don't sway my truck and I love the almost perfect level look. Don't have a single complaint.
Handling 5/5
Fit 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
Feb 17, 2025
Review shared from Bilstein B8 5100 Series Front Shock for 0 to 1.85-Inch Lift (14-18 Silverado 1500)
2018 LTZ - Dennis1234123
Installation Time: Afternoon
Great product
Cool design on product to level out truck without leveling blocks. Packages looked like they went through a warzone. One package was missing the mounting hardware which created a little issue. Had to take back apart the one already put together and use hardware from stock assembly as there was about a 1/4-1/2 difference between the 2 sides.
Handling 5/5
Fit 5/5
Quality 5/5
Bang For Your Buck 5/5
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