285/70/17 Open Country & Bilstein 5100’s installed

[tubingchamp]

Oh interesting, does it ride bouncy or stiff at all?

Yea I've got the same question.. If I was going for strut replacement I'd probably make sure to get the rears as well (so it is more compliant in the backend).

The truck looks amazing though, would be curious to know how tall the cab is for clearance in a parkade as well.

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[Muffin1]

FWIW i had the 5100's on my 5Th gen and it did stiffin it up a bit, nothing uncomfortable but eliminated that slight floaties that the stock shocks give you.
I've been waiting for Bilstein to release them specific for the 6th gen but nothing so far,
this install seems to be the first confirmation that the Bronco's will work.

 

[steveconnery]

Yea I've got the same question.. If I was going for strut replacement I'd probably make sure to get the rears as well (so it is more compliant in the backend).

The truck looks amazing though, would be curious to know how tall the cab is for clearance in a parkade as well.

I’d say slightly more stiff than the stock set up, but nothing crazy. The bilstein is digressive so changes depending on shaft speed I believe. Not bouncy at all and seems to be tighter than the OEM set up.
Goes well with the rears now but I plan on doing the rear as well, just gotta do some more research first!

 

[steveconnery]

Yea I've got the same question.. If I was going for strut replacement I'd probably make sure to get the rears as well (so it is more compliant in the backend).

The truck looks amazing though, would be curious to know how tall the cab is for clearance in a parkade as well.

my parkade is 7ft and it fits.
6ft 8 is close and hits the antenna everytime, I’ve ordered a stubby so should be clear for that. I wouldn’t risk a 6’6 though

 

[Clay6GRanger]

FWIW i had the 5100's on my 5Th gen and it did stiffin it up a bit, nothing uncomfortable but eliminated that slight floaties that the stock shocks give you.
I've been waiting for Bilstein to release them specific for the 6th gen but nothing so far,
this install seems to be the first confirmation that the Bronco's will work.

I actually did a short write up on the bronco 5100s last June in a different thread if you want some more info. I answered a few questions there and some more in a thread I started as well! Bilstein 5100s

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