Repalcement struts recommendation

[paroxysym]

Can Jon beat kolaks price on 4 bilstein HDs?

[LWM]

Can Jon beat kolaks price on 4 bilstein HDs?

Give me the part number and I will give you the best price possible.

[JumpmasterRT]

Sorry for bringing up an old thread but I've blown both the Bilstien HD struts and one of the shocks in just over a year. I'm really hard on my XK (50k miles in a year) and I've had issues with the lift install from day one.

The Ford Load leveling shocks add some length and requires the gas tank shield mod correct? How does the OME strut you guys are recommending compare for length to the F-150 Shock?

I'm also going to replace the springs because I'm still running stock and I think they're through.

Basically what I'm asking is what's the toughest shock/strut/spring combo that will stand up to ridiculous wear and tear for heavy loads (90+ lbs) but still maintain a decent highway ride?

I'm very irritated with the shop who installed the lift in the first place and now I have the perfect opportunity to correct a bunch of issues and I want to do it with the right parts time.

[Matt]

You're not the first person to have issues with the Bilstein 4600s.... so unfortunately that's not much of a surprise.

To help you decide on the best suspension combination; how much lift and what tire size do you run (or want to run)?

Edit: and regardless of what you do, you should trim the gas tank to eliminate interference with the rear upper control arm. Its not hard to do.

[JumpmasterRT]

I've got the RRO 2" lift and I'm currently running the stock 245/65's because of ridiculous suspension noise. I WANT to put the 265/70 Nitto Terra's back on. My XK is my primary work vehicle and I constantly have a decent amount of weight in the back so load levelers are a must.

[Matt]

Are you willing to ditch the RRO lift?

And what's your target price for re-vamping your front & rear suspension?

[JumpmasterRT]

Yep... would like to keep the 2" though (or as close as I can)

[thance]

You're not the first person to have issues with the Bilstein 4600s.... so unfortunately that's not much of a surprise.

To help you decide on the best suspension combination; how much lift and what tire size do you run (or want to run)?

Edit: and regardless of what you do, you should trim the gas tank to eliminate interference with the rear upper control arm. Its not hard to do.

I used tin shears.

[JumpmasterRT]

Well, I just contacted John about the OME HD spring/strut set. I'm getting new isolators but forgot to get the mounting brackets. They look good and I've only got 85k on there now. Hopefully they'll be ok.
I decided to go with the F-150 load leveling shocks for the rear instead of the Emulsions. I had them on my WK and never had any issues. With all the weight I put in my XK I just couldn't see how the Fox's would last (I may regret it but it's cheap enough to take that chance). I don't have the money right now to do the springs too so that'll be next bonus. (I HAVE to do the struts because they're blown... I shouldn't be driving it but I have to for work )

Just to be sure, the JBA UCA's are better than RRO?

Anything for the front I'm forgetting? I'm gonna have it torn apart anyway so might as well get it all done at once right?

[pjmjr508]

I have the JBA & extremely pleased with them.