Driving a 99 cummins, all stock
I would like to put billisteins 5100's on my truck... Just wondering if I can run them on the front of my truck ?


thanks

 

5100's are designed for lifted trucks. If stock ride height go with the blue and yellow ones (B6) they are fit perfectly.

 

You may also consider the Monroe Reflex shocks. I just put a pair on my '99 and they have excellent ride control and quality. YMMV, as always.

Cheers!

Mike

 

Not to turn this into a shock war thread as I honestly feel if something works for you then great. But I have to say that I've read many times and even heard from someone in person that those Monroe Reflex shocks dont last on these trucks. The engine is over 1000 lbs alone so the suspension moves a lot and any shock with enough rebound/dampening built in them to maintain a decent ride has to be strong in order to last.

I have Rancho 9000's but I've only heard good things about Bilsteins.

 

So, are you intimating that the manufacturer, who specifically lists the shocks that I acquired are for my truck, with a gvw of 8,800lbs and a diesel engine didn't design and spec the shock for the additional weight? Check back with me next year and I'll let you know how they are holding up.

Cheers!

Mike

 

No thats not what I'm insinuating Mike. What I am insinuating though is that not all manufactures R&D the same and not all manufactures consider the service life of their products and profit they make off those products the same way..... Thus the reason why some items are known for their "quality" whereby other similar items are known for being just the opposite.

In saying that, I certainly hope your shocks serve you well and do last.....