(2) Bilstein 5125

[TOOLMAN]

Two Bilstein 5125's. I initially used these up front for one season (probably 1000 miles with one wheeling trip) and switched up because they were a little too soft. I thought I could use them in the back, but they're a little too long. Here's the particulars:

Model 33-104652 (WH #BIL88118) https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Bilstein-5100-Shock-Absorber-Ext28-Comp17/Bronco_Shock_Absorbers
Collapsed: 17
Extended: 28
Travel: 11
Valve: 255/70

$125

[Gunnibronco]

What lift are you running?

Wildhorses says they are for rears for 2"-4" lift. I'd be interested if that is what they fit.

[TOOLMAN]

I'm running 3-1/2" lift with stock mounts. I just got off the phone with them and that's a typo. The 88116 is the correct one for 2-4" lift and stock mounts. These might work if you're running a modified shock mount setup and need a bit more shock. My mount to mount measurement is 19-1/2" so these would only leave me with 2-1/2" of compression. With the shocks I have now I have 4-1/2" compression.

[Gunnibronco]

I'm running 3-1/2" lift with stock mounts. I just got off the phone with them and that's a typo. The 88116 is the correct one for 2-4" lift and stock mounts. These might work if you're running a modified shock mount setup and need a bit more shock. My mount to mount measurement is 19-1/2" so these would only leave me with 2-1/2" of compression. With the shocks I have now I have 4-1/2" compression.

Thanks for checking. My plan is to replace the old lift in my 72 with the 3.5" WH springs I took off my 74. No plans to change shock mounts. I haven't done it so I can't measure, but it sounds like those will be too long.

[TOOLMAN]

Yeah, if you're going to run used springs your distance is probably even smaller than mine. I have pretty new HD 11 pack Deavers from Duff, but I'm also running a 200 lb. bumper with a 23 gallon tank.

[Gunnibronco]

The springs aren't that old, I had replaced them just a couple years before the 74 was parked and went under the knife. But I have no idea how things will sit. I just measured the shocks with the current lift (about 3.5") and I've only got 20.5", it's close but I'm probably better off waiting till I can get measurements with the newer springs.