Bilstien 5100 shocks

**michigan37** · #1 (**permalink**) 06-02-2011, 09:09 AM

How long do these typically last? I've had mine for almost 50k and recently it feels like I'm riding on bricks. I have 97k on the truck, all highway, tow a little bit. Would they really go out after 50k? Doesn't seem that long for an expensive shock.

**Term3** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-02-2011, 09:36 AM

Put the truck on lift so that the wheels are hanging down then check for oil leakage from the shocks as that is the first sign of them going bad.

CT Performance, Inc. · #3 (**permalink**) 06-02-2011, 10:40 AM

I've put 300k on one set and 180k on another..still were working fine..take them off and see hiw they react to being compressed. They are warranted forever.

barry1me · #4 (**permalink**) 06-02-2011, 07:14 PM

I had 30k on a set on a 03 2500HD ram with a 6 inch lift and they were shot after 30k miles. I had another set on a 05 F250 with a 6 inch fabtech and they lasted almost 50k and they started riding rough. I wont waste my money on 5100s anymore. My ES9000 'EL CHEAPO' Rancho shocks ride better then the 5100s and 75% less money.

**michigan37** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-03-2011, 06:11 AM

Well I pulled the boot back on my steering stabilizers and there was oil. So they are definitely leaking. I'll check the shocks now.

TexasKingRanch · #6 (**permalink**) 06-03-2011, 10:13 AM

2006 F250 with 6" BDS lift..

FRONT part #
BIL-BE5-C297-H0

REAR part #
BIL-BE5-6246-H5

I will be ordering some when I have more money.

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