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Bilstein Rear Shocks for a 3" Lift
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:37 am Posts: 319 Location: Colorado Springs 
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 Bilstein Rear Shocks for a 3" LiftAnyone out there running a three inch lift in the rear and Bilstein shocks? I'm trying to determine what shock to purchase -- anyone have a Bilstein part number that has worked for them with this setup?
_________________ Now with disk brakes, has turned into my sons daily driver while he is home on Christmas break. |
| Mon Aug 20, 2012 6:14 pm |
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Official CCB Member  Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:07 pm Posts: 4074 Location: Gardnerville, NV
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Re: Bilstein Rear Shocks for a 3" Lift I haven't upgraded yet, but here are a couple threads with Bilstein info, that I've bookmarked. Its been a while since I've read through them hope you can get the info you need. Let us know what you find out. I'm ready to upgrade my rear suspension. Clint is working on his own rebuildable shocks, and could also give you advice. I have a bunch more bookmarked, but these seem to be similar to your set up.
In no particular order. http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showth ... ein&page=2 http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showth ... t=bilstein http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showth ... light=5165 http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showth ... p?t=178927 _________________ "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." – Claire Wolfe 74-AWB 98", ZF5, Atlas4, TGW HP1060 and HP1014 axles, ARBs, 37's, 3.5" lift-5.5" front coil springs, Tahoe rear springs, EFI 302, h-boost, York OBA, 4x4x2, custom dash & gauges 72 U15- Explorer Sport-Candyapple Red (1 of 141) |
| Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:15 pm |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:37 am Posts: 319 Location: Colorado Springs
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Re: Bilstein Rear Shocks for a 3" Lift This is awesome! So thanks, I will review. Just FYI -- the total length / distance between the upper and lower shock mounting points when the rear axle is at total droop is 23.5 inches.
_________________ Now with disk brakes, has turned into my sons daily driver while he is home on Christmas break. |
| Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:47 pm |
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Official CCB Member Joined: Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:37 am Posts: 319 Location: Colorado Springs
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Re: Bilstein Rear Shocks for a 3" Lift Ok. So working with Bilstein, I was able to determine that with the 3" lift blocks and 23.5" of spring droop -- the length between the shock upper and lower mounting brackets -- the best shock was going to be the Bilstein 5125 Performance Shock, SKU: BE5-6248-H5 -- which is the same as Bilstein Part Number 33-185552.
Specs on the shock: 10.17" of Travel 25.93" Extendxed Length 15.91" Collapsed Length Thanks for the pointers! _________________ Now with disk brakes, has turned into my sons daily driver while he is home on Christmas break. |
| Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:22 am |
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