Shocks

[CoalRollinRoosterCruiser]

I know Icon Signature Series has a lifetime warranty on them.

Do Bilstein 5100's have a lifetime warranty as well?



How much stronger is the nitro steel in the Icon's? I mean, is the chrome shaft in the Bilstein's weak? or is it still good.

[spayne1976]

I had the RS9000's on one of my last trucks and just LOVED the in-cab adjustments. Only problem is the truck I have now has triple shocks up front. Anyone running an in cab controller with extra shocks on the Rancho setup? Can this even be done?

[DCSpecial]

Originally Posted by CoalRollinRoosterCruiser

I know Icon Signature Series has a lifetime warranty on them.

Do Bilstein 5100's have a lifetime warranty as well?



How much stronger is the nitro steel in the Icon's? I mean, is the chrome shaft in the Bilstein's weak? or is it still good.

Yes, the BE5-6245-H5 and BE5-6246-H5 that you would run have a lifetime warranty.

The longer 6249 and 6250 are one year.


According to tests the nitro steel is approx twice as hard as chrome. Mainly an issue in regards to rock chips and pitting of the shaft.
Of course, if you run the shock boots it's not really an issue.
More of a concern in desert racing as you are throwing a lot of sand at an exposed shaft.

[cocowboy]

I am leveling the front of my truck. Do I use the 5100's for stock ride height or the lifted app.?

[DCSpecial]

For a 1-3" lift:
Bilstein 5100 - 1"-3" Front Lift Application - 1999-2004 Superduty 4wd - 5100 Series (Lifted Applications) - Truck Toyz Store

Bilstein 5100 - 1"-3" Rear Lift Application - 1999-2004 Superduty 4wd - 5100 Series (Lifted Applications) - Truck Toyz Store

[CoalRollinRoosterCruiser]

Originally Posted by DCSpecial

Yes, the BE5-6245-H5 and BE5-6246-H5 that you would run have a lifetime warranty.

The longer 6249 and 6250 are one year.


According to tests the nitro steel is approx twice as hard as chrome. Mainly an issue in regards to rock chips and pitting of the shaft.
Of course, if you run the shock boots it's not really an issue.
More of a concern in desert racing as you are throwing a lot of sand at an exposed shaft.

Thanks bud.

I'll prolly be puttin in an order with you guys within the next week or so.


I think i'm gonnna go with the 5100's. I think they'll do me just fine for the time being.

[cocowboy]

I will be putting an order for some 5100's together as well. Let me get some x-mas shopping done first