Not impressed with new shocks. Anyone else?

[snickers9170]

Is anyone interested in buying a set of shocks? Like new with maybe 1000 miles on them.

[Merlin]

Well...I just got off the line with Bilstein and this is what they said...

Part Number: 24-185189
MSRP: $120.47
Weight (lbs): 3.8
Series: 4600 Series
Position: Front STANDARD
Series: 4600 Series
Position: Front
Old Part Number: F4-BE5-2571-H0
Old Part Number: F4-BE5-2571-H1


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Part Number: 24-187442
MSRP: $120.47
Weight (lbs): 4.63
Series: Variable depending on application
Position: Front SPORT
Descriptor: 4600 Series Sport
Old Part Number: F4-BE5-G690-H0


__________________________________________________ _________

Part Number: 24-024792
MSRP: $120.47
Weight (lbs): 4.95
Series: 4600 Series
Position: Rear STANDARD
Old Part Number: F4-BE5-2479-H0


__________________________________________________ _________

Part Number: 24-187459
MSRP: $120.47
Weight (lbs): 4.63
Series: Variable depending on application
Position: Rear SPORT
Descriptor: 4600 Series Sport
Old Part Number: F4-BE5-G691-H0

_____________________________

different part numbers?

[Merlin]

There's this...http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=2003

24-187442 Front 1
$82.49 each Free Shipping

24-187459 Rear 1
$82.49 each Free Shipping

Complete Set Front and Rear Bilstein Sport
$329.96 set of 4 Free Shipping

[Merlin]

Old L Spec Bilstein's part numbers?

BE5-2478-H1 Front
BE5-2479-H1 Rear

[Merlin]

Is anyone interested in buying a set of shocks? Like new with maybe 1000 miles on them.

What are the part numbers on your Bilstein shocks?

[Merlin]

Here's what I found on the Bilstein site for L Specs.

Is this correct?

http://cart.bilsteinus.com/search/mm.../drivetype=RWD

[throttle jockey]

I ordered mine through Shock Warehouse in July 2013. Through my research on the Lightning/HD forums here are the part numbers I discovered and purchased:

Front: 24-187442
Rear: 24-187459

[Merlin]

Sounds like I may have bought the wrong shocks!!
Where can I buy the L spec Bilsteins?
Price & part numbers for front & rear would be helpful too. Thanks!!

What Bilstein shocks (Part numbers) did you purchase?

[Merlin]

I ordered mine through Shock Warehouse in July 2013.
Through my research on the Lightning/HD forums here are the part numbers I discovered and purchased:

Front: 24-187442
Rear: 24-187459

I just called http://www.shockwarehouse.com and nobody answered the phone. (odd)
They are kinda close to me so I wanted to drive down there and purchase them.
They did however, respond right away to the Contact Us form on their webpage.

I did find this on Tire Rack http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/S...3&autoModClar=

[Merlin]

For what it's worth...

The folks at http://www.shockwarehouse.com called me and stated they had 14 of the 24-187442 and about 8 of the 24-187459 in stock.

I'll be stopping by and picking 'em up in a couple of days. I'm looking forward to the improved handling and ride.

[BRIANV]

There's this...http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=2003

24-187442 Front 1
$82.49 each Free Shipping

24-187459 Rear 1
$82.49 each Free Shipping

Complete Set Front and Rear Bilstein Sport
$329.96 set of 4 Free Shipping

This is exactly what i have on my 2002

[Blind]

the lightning-spec bilstein shocks also ride fairly harsh, at least on my truck with the hotchkis stuff. Control is great and I love it, but it's not a soft ride at all.

I would imagine a set of kyb gas-a-just or similar very soft valved springs would ride nicer. Bilsteins are more sport handling intended.

[snickers9170]

I bought them from Summit Racing. The part #'s are 70010033 (front) & 71010033 (rear) With all of these part #'s floating around, I'm more confused than ever!! lol

[Merlin]

Please feel free to correct me if I am misinformed...

Stock Ford OEM shock soft ride.
Part Number: 18124(ASH-49)
Part Number: 18125(ASH-50)

Bilstein STANDARD
A bit firmer than stock OEM
4600 Series STANDARD
Part Number: 24-185189 Front
Part Number: 24-024792 Rear

Bilstein Sport
A bit firmer than STANDARD
4600 Series Sport
Part Number: 24-187442 Front
Part Number: 24-187459 Rear

Hotchkis
A lot FIRMER than Bilstein Sport!
HPS 1000 Sport
Part Number: 70010033 Front
Part Number: 70010033 Rear

... With these shocks, I feel every pothole & bump. The truck rides like a buckboard wagon!!

Lots of HD folks go with L Spec Bilstein Sport

[Merlin]