{"product_id":"bilstein-04-08-ford-f-150-06-08-lincoln-mark-lt-b8-5100-ride-height-adj-shock-absorber-front","title":"Bilstein 5100 Front Ride Height Adjustable Strut | 2004-2008 Ford F-150 2WD\/4WD | 0-2 in Lift | 24-317757","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hs-fitment\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e2004-2008 Ford F-150 2WD\/4WD\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-excl\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raptor, Tremor, Lightning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-note\"\u003eAlso listed by the manufacturer for: 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hs-why\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Bilstein 5100 Ride Height Adjustable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalf-ton owners who want to level the front or add up to about 2.5 in of lift on the factory coil without a spacer, and get a monotube shock at the same time. The Bilstein 5100 Ride Height Adjustable strut for your 2004-2008 Ford F-150 2WD\/4WD is a 46mm monotube front strut with multiple snap-ring grooves; the spring seat position sets the lift using your factory coil spring. Unlike a spacer, it adds lift without stacking a puck on top of a worn factory strut, and it keeps full monotube damping at every setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hs-glance\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonotube, 46mm piston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVelocity-sensitive digressive, tuned for this application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRide height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 2 in adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCollapsed \/ extended length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.37 in \/ 20.97 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower Eye 20.3mm, upper Stem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shock, order two per axle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc plated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLimited lifetime warranty (Bilstein North America)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hs-settings\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5100 Ride Height Adjustable lift settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilstein publishes typical lift per circlip groove for this application (Ford F-150 2004-2008). Measure hub-to-fender front and rear before you start and pick the groove that closes the gap; heights vary with engine, cab, options and tire size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCirclip groove\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical front lift\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hs-note\"\u003eExpedition: use circlip #2 only (stock); #1 and #3 do not use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Bilstein 5100 Ride Height Adjustable strut (order two for the front axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring seat, spring seat adapter and isolator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew lock nuts and hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting instructions with the circlip lift chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer part number 24-317757.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich circlip groove should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilstein does not pick one for you. Measure hub center to fender lip at all four corners, subtract front from rear, and pick the groove closest to that number from the chart above. Most half-tons sit level around 1.5 to 2 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I reuse my factory spring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The 5100 Ride Height Adjustable is designed for the factory coil only. Aftermarket or heavy-duty coils change the preload and are not supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need new upper control arms?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot required, but above roughly 2 in of front lift many owners add aftermarket UCAs to bring caster and ball joint angle back into spec. An alignment is required after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it change the ride?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDamping is Bilstein monotube at every groove. Higher settings add spring preload and reduce down travel slightly, so the ride gets a little firmer as you go up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does installation take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan on two to three hours for the front axle with a spring compressor, plus an alignment. Bilstein specifies professional installation because the factory coil is under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLimited lifetime warranty (Bilstein North America). Bilstein warranties are non-transferable and processed through the original place of purchase, so keep your Hannah Suspension order confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hs-compare\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBilstein truck lines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePiston\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReservoir\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdjustable lift\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock height, daily driving and towing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeveled or lifted trucks, direct fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hs-this\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5100 Ride Height Adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel the front on the factory coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 2.5 in typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifted trucks, heat and long off-road miles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront coilover upgrade with matched spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 2.75 in typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerious off-road, external adjusters (DSA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition-sensitive coilover, top of the line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hs-about\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Bilstein\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilstein has built monotube gas-pressure shocks since 1954 and supplies them as original equipment to Ford, GM, Ram and most European makers. Bilstein of America engineers, tests and builds its truck lines in Hamilton, Ohio and Poway, California, and backs the 5100 Ride Height Adjustable with a limited lifetime warranty. Hannah Suspension ships genuine Bilstein parts with full factory warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48629894250718,"sku":"BIL24-317757","price":176.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0803\/8105\/1102\/files\/244283b3ccb302095a15375f6236eaf5L.jpg?v=1788660724","url":"https:\/\/hannahsuspension.com\/products\/bilstein-04-08-ford-f-150-06-08-lincoln-mark-lt-b8-5100-ride-height-adj-shock-absorber-front","provider":"Hannah Suspension","version":"1.0","type":"link"}