Can anyone explain the difference?

[GreenF350]

I figure it is about time for new shocks and I am pretty sure my right front is squeaking (that is another story). I keep hearing Bilsteins are the way to go, but I don't want to spend $2,000 on a set of shocks...It looks like these are the right ones for my truck with 6 inches of lift, but what is the difference between the two options for the front and the two for the rear...Here are the part #'s from 4wheelparts. I probably won't get them from there, but they have a decent setup for application and getting an idea for price.

Front part #'s

BILF4-BE5-6245-H5

BILF4-BE5-6246-H6

Rear Part #'s

BILF4-BE5-A465-H7

BILF4-BE5-6250-T8

The descriptions are exactly the same, but the price isn't. Thanks for the help.

-Aaron

[DCSpecial]

With a 6" lift you'd run a 6245 front:
Bilstein 5100 - 3"-6" Front Lift Application - 1999-2004 Superduty 4wd - 5100 Series (Lifted Applications) - Truck Toyz Store

6246 rear:
Bilstein 5100 - 1"-3" Rear Lift Application - 1999-2004 Superduty 4wd - 5100 Series (Lifted Applications) - Truck Toyz Store


You'd run a 6250 rear if you had a 7" lift or taller.....but a 6250 is a 5125 shock so it's only a one year warranty. A 465 is also a 5125 shock, with less travel than the 6250 (11" vs. 14")