I tried bumping an old thread but got no response. I'm trying to order new shocks pretty quick and having trouble figuring out which Bilsteins to order. I don't feel like the part numbers they are suggesting are going to work for me.
FJ40 Bilstein 5100 and 5150 shock part numbers
I have not flexed my truck out, but on flat ground my front shock mounts measure 17" from top post to axle post. Spring under, stock leaf springs with SORs inch and half shackles (4 1/2") center to center. The Bilstein 5125 claims to work for 0-2" lifted trucks but only advertises an extended length of 18.5" for the fronts. I don't need to go flex my axle to know that I'm going to have more than 1.5" of drop so I can't see that working. The rear model of the 5125 advertises an extended length of 22.58" and 14.13" collapsed. So should I just order 4 rears? My rear shock posts are 17.5" apart sitting on flat ground.
FJ40 Bilstein 5100 and 5150 shock part numbers
I have not flexed my truck out, but on flat ground my front shock mounts measure 17" from top post to axle post. Spring under, stock leaf springs with SORs inch and half shackles (4 1/2") center to center. The Bilstein 5125 claims to work for 0-2" lifted trucks but only advertises an extended length of 18.5" for the fronts. I don't need to go flex my axle to know that I'm going to have more than 1.5" of drop so I can't see that working. The rear model of the 5125 advertises an extended length of 22.58" and 14.13" collapsed. So should I just order 4 rears? My rear shock posts are 17.5" apart sitting on flat ground.