I wanted to level out my new truck and improve suspension response, so after doing some research and decided on Bilstein 6112 and 5160.
Should i have any concerns about spring rates ? from everything i could find online they are somewhere around 600 lb/in
I did a-lot of research about our factory spring rates, didn't find much other than;
Spring Code: VVCC ( couldn't find this lbs/in reference anywhere )
Front GAWR: 3900lbs
My thoughts are when you increase the preload on the supplied Bilstein spring by moving the perch up, you are effectively increasing the spring rate if its linear wound. So by moving up the perch from the 0" to 2" i am hoping the effective rate is somewhere close to factory for the diesel front end weight..
i asked the vendor to clarify these points before shipping, i will respond to this post with their answer.
My previous high end shock experience is with Koni RAID's on my Nissan Safari, these are absolutely brilliant and if offered for F150's i would defiantly go that direction but unfortunately they are not.. next best option for me is the Bilstine B8's which are on special for Canada Day.
I will post pictures and review when they arrive..
Should i have any concerns about spring rates ? from everything i could find online they are somewhere around 600 lb/in
I did a-lot of research about our factory spring rates, didn't find much other than;
Spring Code: VVCC ( couldn't find this lbs/in reference anywhere )
Front GAWR: 3900lbs
My thoughts are when you increase the preload on the supplied Bilstein spring by moving the perch up, you are effectively increasing the spring rate if its linear wound. So by moving up the perch from the 0" to 2" i am hoping the effective rate is somewhere close to factory for the diesel front end weight..
i asked the vendor to clarify these points before shipping, i will respond to this post with their answer.
My previous high end shock experience is with Koni RAID's on my Nissan Safari, these are absolutely brilliant and if offered for F150's i would defiantly go that direction but unfortunately they are not.. next best option for me is the Bilstine B8's which are on special for Canada Day.
I will post pictures and review when they arrive..