Reviews - Bilstein B8 5100 (Ride Height Adjustable) - Suspension Shock Absorber (24-268189)

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B8 5100 (Ride Height Adjustable) - Shock Absorber
 
 
 
 
 
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Bilstein Bilstein B8 5100 (Ride Height Adjustable) - Suspension Shock Absorber (24-268189)

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B8 5100 (Ride Height Adjustable) - Suspension Shock Absorber (24-268189)
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Great upgrade for ride quality and easy installation
by Valued Customer - April 10, 2021
 
 
 
 
 
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I had these on my 08 titan pro4x made such a different in ride quality that I made it the first upgrade on my new 2019 titan pro4x they leveled the truck perfect 39.25 in front an back super easy to install just need a shop to compress the springs due to there a heavy spring. I tried to due it myself but the tool I rented to compress the springs went to hell on me an we couldn't get the spring compressed enough to install new strut. My suggestion to anyone doing it is just try an find a good local shop to compress the springs and swap the struts out for u. I did read in other comments that to reuse the dust boot u had to double stack the washers with the old an new I didn't have to do that. Literally just swap out everything that comes with strut ,washer, nut. Use the second to the last notch to level the truck. Would definitely buy again and would definitely recommend.

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Installation Instructions Could Be Improved
by Valued Customer - November 26, 2020
 
 
 
 
 
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When installing the shock you will see that the (from factory) dust boot cannot be held up by the Bilstein supplied lower washer replacement. The Bilstein supplied replacement lower washer does not have the same lip that supports the dust boot as the larger factory lower washer. The Bilstein supplied lower washer does need to be used as it's shape prevents damage to the shock upper seal should the shop ever fully compress (rare). The easy solution (not explained in the directions) is to install the original lower washer (from factory) on top of the Bilstein supplied lower washer (double stack) being sure to follow the orientation in the instructions for the Bilstein lower washer. This works perfectly and allows the dust boot to be reused (a good idea to protect the shock piston rod).

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Unhappy with the ride quality of these
by Valued Customer - August 27, 2022
 
 
 
 
 
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Installed these last week on my 2017 Nissan Titan along with a set on the rear. They are VERY stiff and create a harsh ride, so if you want a more plush ride you might not like them.

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