{"id":6680,"date":"2019-05-06T18:47:17","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T01:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=6680"},"modified":"2023-10-11T22:00:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T05:00:48","slug":"bilstein-b8-suspension-upgrade-2017-ford-f-150-fx4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bilstein-b8-suspension-upgrade-2017-ford-f-150-fx4\/","title":{"rendered":"Bilstein B8 Suspension Upgrade, 2017 Ford F-150 FX4"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_d609fb-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_d609fb-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_d609fb-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_d609fb-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_d609fb-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_d609fb-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_d609fb-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_d609fb-16{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_d609fb-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_d609fb-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_d609fb-16 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-5babfe  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-5a47f3\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2aa5ee-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2aa5ee-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2aa5ee-f1\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2aa5ee-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2aa5ee-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2aa5ee-f1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2aa5ee-f1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_2aa5ee-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2aa5ee-f1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_2aa5ee-f1 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_2aa5ee-f1\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bilstein&rsquo;s suspension technology is one of the best available on the market.<\/li><li>To replace the stock suspension with Bilstein B8 shocks, remove the stock shocks and other related parts. Then, assemble the Bilstein suspension components and install them using the provided hardware.<\/li><li>The installation is easier if you use a lift, impact gun, and hydraulic press.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_6682\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6682\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6682 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/owner-stands-with-his-2017-f-150-fx4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/owner-stands-with-his-2017-f-150-fx4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/owner-stands-with-his-2017-f-150-fx4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/owner-stands-with-his-2017-f-150-fx4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/owner-stands-with-his-2017-f-150-fx4.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scott and his 2017 F-150 FX4 Before Bilstein.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Trucks are the popular vehicles measured in US unit sales because of their abilities to tow, haul and transport your favorite recreational equipment cross town or cross county. With the right suspension, your truck can do even more while continuing to offer comfort, safety and utility.<\/p>\n<p>As an example of the benefits of upgrading your truck suspension we are installing Bilstein&rsquo;sB8 6112 front leveling kit and matching rearB8 5160 shocks with remote reservoirs on a 2017 Ford F-150 FX4 to increase the ground clearance, suspension travel and style of this late model truck so that its owner can continue to use the truck for his business during the work week and enjoy more trails, camping and motorcycle riding on the weekends.<\/p>\n<p>Bilstein has a storied history with wins in virtually every motorsports series supported by R&amp;D, engineering and manufacturing facilities around the world. As an OE supplier Bilstein has long term relationships with BMW, Porsche, Fiat Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz to name a few. Their suspension technology and quality have been recognized as some of the best available and with those qualities in mind we launched into the install with the help of Daniel at OC Motorsport.<\/p>\n<p>The steps to remove the stock suspension and replace it with Bilstein B8 shocks is straight forward; though having a lift, impact gun and a hydraulic press make a big difference.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6683\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6683\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6683 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/dan-at-oc-motorsports-has-promising-career-in-shock-modeling-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/dan-at-oc-motorsports-has-promising-career-in-shock-modeling-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/dan-at-oc-motorsports-has-promising-career-in-shock-modeling-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/dan-at-oc-motorsports-has-promising-career-in-shock-modeling-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/dan-at-oc-motorsports-has-promising-career-in-shock-modeling.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan at OC Motorsports has a promising career in shock modeling!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6684\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6684 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/rear-monotube-shocks-feature-remote-reservoirs-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/rear-monotube-shocks-feature-remote-reservoirs-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/rear-monotube-shocks-feature-remote-reservoirs-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/rear-monotube-shocks-feature-remote-reservoirs-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/rear-monotube-shocks-feature-remote-reservoirs.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rear monotube shocks feature remote reservoirs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6685\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6685 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/front-shocks-height-adjustable-include-matching-springs-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/front-shocks-height-adjustable-include-matching-springs-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/front-shocks-height-adjustable-include-matching-springs-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/front-shocks-height-adjustable-include-matching-springs-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/front-shocks-height-adjustable-include-matching-springs.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Front shocks are height-adjustable and include matching springs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Daniel started at the rear of the truck and made quick work of removing the stock shocks and fitted the Bilstein remote reservoirs to the monotube rear shocks with the supplied parts and reinstalled the pair with factory hardware.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6686\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6686\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6686 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/before-stock-fx4-rear-shock-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/before-stock-fx4-rear-shock-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/before-stock-fx4-rear-shock-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/before-stock-fx4-rear-shock-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/before-stock-fx4-rear-shock.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6686\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before: stock FX4 rear shock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6687\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6687\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6687 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/sweet-bilstein-goodness-ready-for-installation-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/sweet-bilstein-goodness-ready-for-installation-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/sweet-bilstein-goodness-ready-for-installation-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/sweet-bilstein-goodness-ready-for-installation-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/sweet-bilstein-goodness-ready-for-installation.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sweet Bilstein goodness ready for installation!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Moving to the front of the truck Daniel had a much larger task and started with removing the lower strut and control arm bolts, followed by the upper mount bolts to drop the shock and spring assembly from below.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6688\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6688\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6688 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/lower-control-arm-and-front-shock-free-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/lower-control-arm-and-front-shock-free-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/lower-control-arm-and-front-shock-free-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/lower-control-arm-and-front-shock-free-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/lower-control-arm-and-front-shock-free.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6688\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lower control arm and front shock are free.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Daniel set the lower spring perch for an approximate 1.5&rsquo; lift and then compressed the stock assembly to remove the upper mounting hat for reuse with the Bilstein front leveling system.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6689 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-assembling-bilstein-770x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-assembling-bilstein-770x1024.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-assembling-bilstein-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-assembling-bilstein-768x1022.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-assembling-bilstein.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"><\/p>\n<p>Daniel assembled the Bilstein Leveling system with the matching Bilstein spring and new foamy bump stop in the press.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6690 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-assembling-bilstein-2-770x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-assembling-bilstein-2-770x1024.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-assembling-bilstein-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-assembling-bilstein-2-768x1022.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-assembling-bilstein-2.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"><\/p>\n<p>With the new components in place Daniel secured the top nut and took the assembly over to the truck to reinstall it using the provided hardware.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6691 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-reinserts-bilstein-assembly-770x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-reinserts-bilstein-assembly-770x1024.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-reinserts-bilstein-assembly-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-reinserts-bilstein-assembly-768x1022.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-reinserts-bilstein-assembly.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"><\/p>\n<p>Daniel re-inserted the Bilstein shock and spring assembly from below and secured all of the mounting hardware to factory torque specifications. Next stop-same process on the passenger side of the truck.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6692\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6692\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6692 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-tackling-bilstein-shock-spring-assembly-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-tackling-bilstein-shock-spring-assembly-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-tackling-bilstein-shock-spring-assembly-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-tackling-bilstein-shock-spring-assembly-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-tackling-bilstein-shock-spring-assembly.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6692\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tackling control arm bolts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6693\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6693 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-bolts-top-mounts-in-place-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-bolts-top-mounts-in-place-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-bolts-top-mounts-in-place-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-bolts-top-mounts-in-place-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/man-bolts-top-mounts-in-place.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Top mount bolts in place.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With the Bilstein Front Leveling Kit in place Daniel moved the F-150 over to the alignment rack to adjust the front suspension geometry.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6694\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6694\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6694 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/computerized-alignment-produces-better-ride-suspension-longevity-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/computerized-alignment-produces-better-ride-suspension-longevity-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/computerized-alignment-produces-better-ride-suspension-longevity-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/computerized-alignment-produces-better-ride-suspension-longevity-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/computerized-alignment-produces-better-ride-suspension-longevity.jpg 1431w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6694\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Computerized alignment produces a better ride and suspension longevity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After the installation and alignment Daniel took the F-150 for a test drive and proclaimed it ready for action. Truck owner Scott took the truck off road that weekend and reported to be very impressed with the Bilstein B8 set-up, stating that the ride is very comfortable on the highway and more stable on his favorite desert trails.<\/p>\n<p>Many thanks to the OC Motorsports Team for their installation services.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Bilstein please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bilstein.com\/us\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.bilstein.com\/us\/en\/\">https:\/\/www.bilstein.com\/us\/en\/<\/a><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Trucks are the popular vehicles measured in US unit sales because of their abilities to tow, haul and transport your&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bilstein-b8-suspension-upgrade-2017-ford-f-150-fx4\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6681,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[2160],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":["post-6680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-features","tag-bilstein-suspension-kit","entry"],"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Bilstein B8 Suspension Upgrade, 2017 Ford F-150 FX4 - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bilstein-b8-suspension-upgrade-2017-ford-f-150-fx4\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Bilstein B8 Suspension Upgrade, 2017 Ford F-150 FX4 - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Reading Time:  4 minutesTrucks are the popular vehicles measured in US unit sales because of their abilities to tow, haul and transport your... 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