Shock

Bilstein B8 5100 shock absorbers are designed as a direct fit solution for lifted trucks and SUV's. These shock absorbers feature a monotube design which provides consistent fade free performance. B8 5100 shock absorbers utilize a unique, velocity sensitive, digressive piston which reacts to changing road conditions. All B8 5100 shock absorbers are tuned for each specific application to assure optimal performance is achieved. B8 5100 shock absorbers offer a significant improvement in ride quality, handling, and comfort.

Additional Information

46mm Monotube Shock Absorber

Application Summary

Ford Bronco 1977-1966; Bronco 1996-1980; F-150 1996-1980; F-250 1996-1980; F-250 HD 1997; F-250 Super Duty 2016-1999; F-350 1997-1980; F-350 Super Duty 2016-1999

Part Type

Suspension Shock Absorber

Product Overview

*BILSTEIN 5100 Series*
*Lifted Performance*
BILSTEIN 5100 Series Shock Absorbers are designed specifically to help your lifted truck, Jeep or SUV reach its pinnacle in ride performance, while supplying the correct tuning and length for your specific lift.

*Features and Benefits:*
• Individually engineered for a wide array of specific vehicles and lift combinations
• Monotube gas pressure technology
• Easy to install; direct bolt-on; no modification required
• Multi-layer zinc finish is the most durable in the industry
• 5100 Series provides the most comprehensive range of vehicle applications
• Lifetime Warranty

*BILSTEIN 5100 Series Ride Height Adjustable*
*Lifted Performance*
BILSTEIN 5100 Series Ride Height Adjustable Shock Absorbers are designed for front coilover style pickup and SUV suspensions. With the use of multiple snap ring grooves to position the spring seat at different heights the vehicles ride height can be changed anywhere between 0-2.5" depending on application.

*Features and Benefits:*
• An extremely affordable and practical alternative to coil spring spacers, with the benefit of BILSTEIN's superior monotube design
• Lifetime Warranty
• Utilizes the vehicle's stock front coil springs
• Zinc finish with multi-layer unique BILSTEIN coating for extreme protection
• Self-adjusting deflective disc valving with independent rebound and compression tuning

These additional application notes are supplied by the manufacturer and collated from multiple year ranges. Not all of these notes may apply to every year or every variant. Please contact a StreetFX agent for clarification if required.

• 46mm monotube design ensures consistent, fade-free performance in all conditions
• Made In The USA
• Patented digressive valving instantly reacts to changing surface conditions
• Vehicle specific tuning

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Product Details

Product Downloads

#	Document Type	Download
1.	Installation Instructions
2.	Technical Drawing
3.	Catalog
4.	Material Safety Data Sheet

Installation guides, warranty details, and other supporting documents are provided by the supplier. In some cases, these files may originate from regions outside your locale, meaning instructions, warranty procedures, and images may not fully align with your specific vehicle or region (e.g., LHD vs. RHD differences, return policies, etc.). If you need clarification, please contact a StreetFX support agent.

Reference Information

Shock, 5100 Series, Monotube, Front, Lifted, Ford, 4WD, Each

Bilstein B8 5100 Series shocks feature a monotube design for cooler, more efficient operation and longer life. They have the largest available piston diameter, providing superior handling and performance. The shocks' patented digressive valving instantly reacts to changing surface conditions for maximum comfort and control—on and off the road. These shocks also have split compression and rebound valving tuned for each specific application. Order the model designed for your year/make/model.

Additional features:
• 2 in. seamless extruded tube
• 14mm centerless-ground, case-hardened, chromed, and super-polished rod
• 46mm Bilstein digressive piston
• Self-adjusting, deflective-disc independent rebound and compression