Bilsteins for the Titan

new man · 08-26-2005, 06:24 AM

I have been looking to see if Bilstein makes shocks for the Titan, from what I can find it doesnt look like it. Has anyone here seen or heard of anyone getting bilsteins on their Titan?

Vyrus · 08-26-2005, 08:46 AM

http://www.prerunners.com/titan/

$190/pair shipped.

-Cyrus

new man · 08-26-2005, 09:38 AM

Thanks, thats close, how about for 4 wheel drive trucks front and rear? I am getting a CC, SE, 4X4, Big tow and am looking for Bilsteins at all 4 corners.

Thanks again for the help.

Gearman1987 · 08-26-2005, 04:43 PM

If you wants some GREAT Bilsteins - get the 5125's - especially if you are considering larger tires in the future. I just put a set on my 04 Ram Hemi - they are sold more by size than application - so you can measure your stock set up and go from there - Bilstein has all the size & fitment data on their website on a PDF

RockyMtnTitan · 08-26-2005, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearman1987

If you wants some GREAT Bilsteins - get the 5125's - especially if you are considering larger tires in the future. I just put a set on my 04 Ram Hemi - they are sold more by size than application - so you can measure your stock set up and go from there - Bilstein has all the size & fitment data on their website on a PDF

Gearman, how much did your ride and handling improve with the Bilsteins? I'm guessing the 5125's are adj height? How much for all four? Thanks for the info.

HavockWK · 08-26-2005, 08:58 PM

PRG will hook you up with the Bilsteins you need. Both ends of a stock Bilstein need to be modified to fit the Titan and PRG handles this task for you. I have them on my Titan and they are awesome!

RockyMtnTitan · 08-27-2005, 07:53 AM

Thanks for the info, Havock....I onlys saw the rear Bilsteins on PRG's site.

NorCal 4x4 · 08-27-2005, 09:30 AM

PRG, (PrerunnerGreg here at TitanTalk), does not currently offer front Bilstein coil-overs for the front. [I don't think Bilstein ever released any, and they were to be stock height anyway. Most want adjustable coil-overs so they can level or mini-lift the truck with just the coil-overs, like the Fox].

PRG does offer adjustable coil-overs - Fox 2 1/2" racing shocks, (but they are supposed to be better on-road too). They are for stock or lifted Titans, and are somewhere around $1000. You will need to use this site's messenger to PM PrerunnerGreg or e-mail him at the address on his web site to buy them.

Donahoe Racing, (DRE), and Greg have also been working on 2 1/2" front coil-overs, due to be out within a couple of months, (I'm guessing these shocks are King Racing, but maybe Sway-away's Race-runners). They will likely be roughly around the same price.

Getting the valving correct for the race shocks is where DRE and PRG are key. The front is time consuming to take apart the coil-over assembly, re-valve the shock, reassemble, and then test again in various on and off road conditions, (and then repeat the process until it's pro-quality).

Greg is also looking at less expensive alternatives too, so eventually there will be some good choices for lower cost options for the front.

RockyMtnTitan · 08-27-2005, 09:45 AM

Thanks for the info, swarren, I'm not ready to take that kind of plunge to upgrade my suspension yet....eventually, I'll do some upgrade, though. I think it's great we have a guy like Greg here who's put so much effort into producing better suspension products for the Titan. There's probably no one out there, anywhere, who understands our suspension better than Greg.

Gearman1987 · 08-27-2005, 06:43 PM

I orginally replaced the oem shocks with the regular Bilstein replacements - the improvement in ride & control was dramtically better - I recently replaced those with Bilsteins 5125's which is specifically an "off-road"shock - it stiffened the ride a little more - but it will provide for imporved handling when I put my BFG AT/KO 35" tires on. Bilsteins or Edelbrocks are the way to go.