F150 Rear Shock Replacement | Bilstein 5100 Install and Review

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I'm installing Bilstein 5100 Rear shocks in my 2018 F150. This is the same installation process as the 2004 - 2020 F150. These shocks are supposed to improve ride quality significantly over the stock F150 shocks.
The Bilstein 5100 rear shocks should reduce wheel hop and give you a more planted feeling. I've been seeing people rave over these on the Ford truck forums so I had to try them myself.
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@SmackeysGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Bilstein 5100 Rear Shocks for 15-18 F150: amzn.to/37E8OYM As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for your support!

@valentincabada1518 5 ай бұрын

Do this shocks fit stock 2018 F-150 3.5

@SmackeysGarage 5 ай бұрын

@@valentincabada1518 they should. You could check the link. I believe 4wd matters but not engine type

@BYUBOY33 4 ай бұрын

This is what I've been explaining to people. This is what I'm experiencing. Thank you for this video man.

@SmackeysGarage 4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! Let me know how you like the shocks when you install them

@johnpratt7599 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Installed my bilstein shocks today they appear to be working great. Also after I installed the husky wheel well liners. tomorrow I will be tackling the sunroof maintenance. Thank you so much for your videos very informative and well-made.

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback John! You are welcome.

@arbearusn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. It's been 40 years since I turned my own wrenches and your video was spot on. A few minor hiccups here and there, but those were all on me. About the shocks, OMG! 2019 Lariat Special Edition FX4, yeah, I kept the racing stripes. At 46,000 miles, Marilyn was losing that new truck ride. I was feeling every bump and pothole. Freeway corning was getting scary with the truck just not feeling planted as before. Bilstein 5100s got my new truck feeling back again, at least in the rear. Unfortunately, I've confirmed my fronts are shot as well. I can't wait to change them out, but I'll probably let a shop do the front. Bilstein 5100s for the win! My cordless right angle ratchet worked like a champ. Thanks again.

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful! I was surprised too at how early my shocks felt "worn out" and needed to be replaced. I'm with you on how much better these are. Definitely more planted. Funny, I'm doing the same thing with my front shocks but I will most likely tackle it myself in the spring. Definitely a more involved project, that will require an alignment after. No problem, thanks for watching!

@shakhmaykin Жыл бұрын

@@SmackeysGarage Thank you for the video, it really looks quicker and easier to install without wheels removal. I'm going to work on mine tomorrow. BU the way, I have RAS installed too, I've been towing an RV for a couple years, and it was helping a lot with the bed squat. Now, in the "unloaded" position it raises the rear to 2-3 inches, so I wonder if these Bilsteins won't retract to the right height without removing the plastic wrappings...

@shakhmaykin Жыл бұрын

And yes, I'm thinking on replacing the fronts as well, it's 76k miles on them already. Have you finally done yours? Also, do you think keeping original springs should be fine? Or else, why do they sell Bilstein struts assembly altogether?

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

Hey Miroslav. The install was extremely simple. Let me know how you make out with the RAS. I am curious to hear.

@Meechdaplug22 Ай бұрын

Awesome instructions bro, I banged these bad boys out in like 10-15 mins lol. You gotta watch the whole video before you start boys. *Takes off top bolt before bottom, shock extends to the floor of the truck 💀”

@SmackeysGarage Ай бұрын

Yea! Definitely need to do that or else you are wedged in! Thanks

@galvan1213 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Super easy without having to take out tire. Thanks

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@robson5017 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you what a great video tutorial. I appreciate it!

@SmackeysGarage 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@BringTheBeaver Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you.

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@chaosncheckt9356 Ай бұрын

Well, just did it. Took me about 40-mins and that is solely because I couldn't get enough leverage to squeeze the new shock to install. So, used a $4 ratchet and done. Noticed an immediate lift in the rear with the new shocks. Think it will be perfect once we attach our small tear drop. Test drive was sweet, truck handled well.

@SmackeysGarage Ай бұрын

Glad to hear! It really does make it a much better drive. Feels much more planted.

@AbdelOveAllhan 21 күн бұрын

I followed your easy instructions and it went pretty smooth. The only flaw was the band to compress the shocks was tooooooo long. I ended up using a pry bar and some bicep grease to fit them up. I like them. Much smoother than the probably stock shocks from 2013 (I bought it used in 2015).

@SmackeysGarage 21 күн бұрын

That sounds great. Definitely a lot smoother than the oem ones. Thanks for the feedback!

@weekendhomeprojects Жыл бұрын

Man, I wanted those, but decided to replace mine last minute when I had the tires off doing rotors and the only thing anyone had were the Monroe Reflexes for $80 a piece. But they are 100 times better than the 7 year old rusty factory shocks.

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

You nailed it with the Monroe’s being better. It’s definitely a must needed mod that makes the truck handle so much better.

@drchangtorres 4 ай бұрын

Did the same to my 2017, together with a sway bar. Man it takes corners like a sports car.

@SmackeysGarage 4 ай бұрын

I'll have to check out sway bars. Which one did you go with?

@drchangtorres 4 ай бұрын

@@SmackeysGarage Hellwig rear adjustable sway bar.

@russudvp 2 жыл бұрын

No jack? I like that. Great video

@SmackeysGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! No jack was necessary. It was such a simple project.

@josipdolic6391 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

No prob Josip

@AndyKruseChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that looks super easy to install, nice work! Does the plastic accordion-looking cover go on the top end of the shock, or the bottom end like you installed it?

@SmackeysGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The shocks can be installed either way with the boot up or down. Most people install it boot down on the F150 with the Bilstein logo up in the correct orientation to read. It made a great difference in ride quality. I was really surprised for 30 minutes worth of work and $200.

@kevinbenoit9227 2 жыл бұрын

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@kevinbenoit9227 2 жыл бұрын

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@1964summit Жыл бұрын

Bilstein are designed to always be put in with the lettering right side up or the accordion part at the bottom. Otherwise they don't work like they were designed per the manufacturer.

@fernie5.0 Жыл бұрын

Are these supposed to come with an inner fender liner? My truck doesn't have them on either side.

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

It was an option I believe. My truck didn’t have them on either side either. I did a video on purchasing and installing them. The truck looks much better with them on and they add a lot of protection.

@texan3frisco812 Жыл бұрын

Do they make the rear sit any higher? Thx, SB

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

They do not make any noticeable difference. No problem!

@jaimemartinez8992 Жыл бұрын

Does it matter if that rubber part is upside down or not?

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

Instructions said "boot side down" if I remember correctly. I've seen them installed both ways.

@joebonilla5997 6 ай бұрын

I've got a 2018 F150 l'm going to use it as a daily do you think I should put these 5100 or go another route?

@SmackeysGarage 6 ай бұрын

I really like these in my daily. It’s a good bang for the buck mod.

@lobbyrobby 2 жыл бұрын

I just put the roadmaster active suspension on my 2011 f150. While doing so I realized that my left rear shock was bad. I ordered new front and rear shocks.

@SmackeysGarage 2 жыл бұрын

How do you like the active suspension? I’ve heard good things about it. Do you tow often?

@lobbyrobby 2 жыл бұрын

@@SmackeysGarage I just put it on but it does feel like the rear end rides a bit better over rough roads. It feels more planted. I don't tow a lot but when I hook up my portable grain cleaner my truck squats like crazy. I have no idea how much that thing weighs. It'll definitely help with that. This summer I'll be pulling an inclosed car trailer loaded with my car. That'll be really close to my max towing rate so I put on the roadmaster and I'm installing a weight distribution hitch. People seem to love the roadmaster.

@SmackeysGarage 2 жыл бұрын

@@lobbyrobby That's good to hear. I'll have to look into it for future trucks.

@s550_juarez 3 ай бұрын

Question how do I just adjust these when there already installed on the truck, I want to lower it 1 more inch down?

@SmackeysGarage 3 ай бұрын

These do not control the height of the truck. Your rear springs / blocks will.

@smoke05s Жыл бұрын

Are you going to change the front shocks to Bilstien?

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

I am Christopher. I'm debating if I start by putting a 2" spacer level on it and then go to the Bilsteins so I can get a good comparison of the differences. I'll most likely do it mid to late winter.

@cheizaguirre5494 Жыл бұрын

Will these fit for a 2014 F150 ?

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

They sell Bilstein 5100s for a 2014 F150. The 15-20 version is different.

@victorcastillo983 4 ай бұрын

Is the blue lock tight required?

@SmackeysGarage 4 ай бұрын

So, I'd at least make sure you are using lock nuts or a lock washer if you aren't using lock tight.

@BringTheBeaver Жыл бұрын

Are these mounted upside down? I see people saying the boot is supposed to face up! 🤷🏼‍♂️

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

It's been a while since I installed them, but I believe the instructions said boot side down. Also if you install them boot facing up, then the Bilstein logo is upside down! I've seen them installed both ways.

@davejoyal9286 Жыл бұрын

Boot down is 100% the way to instal these.

@adventureairinc7355 Жыл бұрын

boots down for the dirt and water to fall off by itself and not sitting on the gasket.

@wgooetrik Жыл бұрын

The youtuber is correct. The bilstein logo is upright for proper installation.

@froglobster Жыл бұрын

Hi I don’t understand something in your video. Shouldn’t the torque be applied to the nut and not the bolt head?

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

There is a lot of literature on does it matter. I’ll have to go back and check what the bolt and nut look like. If it is flat washer like surfaces it shouldn’t matter. If one side is serrated and one flat then it might be. I’ll check in a few days after the rain stops.

@froglobster Жыл бұрын

@@SmackeysGarage Ok thank you- I won’t send you a virtual umbrella because I’m old school.

@bsingh9786 4 ай бұрын

will these rear shocks fit for 2 inch drop truck?

@SmackeysGarage 4 ай бұрын

I don't know. I'd think they would be ok since you aren't using the full stroke of the shock. I would expect it to be a problem with lifted trucks but not dropped trucks.

@valentincabada1518 5 ай бұрын

How do I now if it has some lift on rear I SE it normal

@SmackeysGarage 5 ай бұрын

The shocks are good for 0-1" lift. So if your truck doesn't look lifted they are probably ok.

@MrBooricua Жыл бұрын

Do you noticed less rebound? I tow a trailer and The FX4 package is too soft it bounces loaded and unloaded.

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

I did notice less rebound with the 5100s. That is one of the areas that I was really happy with. The truck doesn't shift as much unloaded as it did before. I specifically tested this on a set of raised tracks near my house.

@boknows3915 Жыл бұрын

Did it change the rear height at all?

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

No it didn't. To adjust the rear height you'd either have to change the springs, or put rear blocks in.

@78ginop Жыл бұрын

Can I use these on my lifted f150?

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

Depends on how much lift. The 5100 has a version that is 0-1" and then 2" lift I believe.

@78ginop Жыл бұрын

@@SmackeysGarage mine is 6"

@tomdelnevo4072 14 күн бұрын

Do you think there would be a noticeable improvement in the ride if you put the Bilstein's in the front, too?

@SmackeysGarage 14 күн бұрын

I do. I've heard good things about it when people install them in the front. If you take the path of leveling the truck though, I'd expect a decrease in MPG.

@dragog2867 Жыл бұрын

You make it look to easy.

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

Luckily this project was really easy

@bricks-mortar 3 ай бұрын

TY. Ford Motorcraft shocks are fine.

@SmackeysGarage 3 ай бұрын

Yea they are. I prefer the ride of the Bilsteins though.

@valentincabada1518 5 ай бұрын

Do this shocks fit stock 2018 F-150 3.5

@SmackeysGarage 5 ай бұрын

4wd?

@valentincabada1518 5 ай бұрын

@@SmackeysGarage yes 4x4 fx4

@SmackeysGarage 5 ай бұрын

They should fit with no lift

@donaric32 8 ай бұрын

Do you have to torque to 66lbs on both top and bottom nuts for each shock?

@SmackeysGarage 8 ай бұрын

That is what the torque requirements are on my 2018 F150. Both top and bottom. Sometimes, if one is hard to get to, I just try and mimic the force I put on the one that is easier to reach.

@Iwish4zombies Жыл бұрын

Adjust to 66 foot pounds what does that mean?

@SmackeysGarage Жыл бұрын

You need a torque wrench to tighten them down correctly.

@Daddyd402 3 ай бұрын

Old post but you mounted them upside down .. label shows correct orientation ..if the Bilstein label is up side down the shocks upside down

@SmackeysGarage 3 ай бұрын

This is the like the world's biggest debate! The shock should work the same no matter which way it is oriented. If you prefer the label right side up and boot up top go for it. It does make sense though the label orientation would be the normal way to install it.

@Daddyd402 3 ай бұрын

@@SmackeysGarage I looked it up and that's what Bilstein states on there shocks per orientation they state the label shouldn't be upside down .. I'm about to install a set of 5125s on a lowered f150 and the label looked upside down from the way I'm used to installing there shocks (boot up) on the trucks so I was searching the internet to check before Install

@rendiewmit86 2 ай бұрын

@@Daddyd402 Boot goes on the bottom.