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I was thinking the same thing, if the 5100 shock length is longer than the stock the preload would not change. However this seems unlikely because to compensate for the highest setting it would cause slack in the assembly when the snap ring is at the stock setting.

That's clears out a lot! Thanks!

So I've been researching extensively for the last couple months about levelling my 2014 Sierra. I was gonna use the popular RC levelling kit but happen to stumble upon the billy 5100 ride height adjustable shocks. Just when I'm gonna pull the trigger on them billy's, I discover the 6116 kit... For those of you who are unfamiliar with the 6112 kit. the kit come with a weaker spring and a 60mm tube body, so its quite a bit thicker than the 46mm 5100 shocks. and we all know bigger is always better( thats what she said! ). It is also ride height adjustable by using a snap ring like the 5100 series. Basically its the 5100 on crack and steroids at the same time. With all the info above, I have a few questions I hope you party animals can help me with: 1. Would preloading your spring cause any suspension component to wear faster and eventually fail, particular the ball joint on the upper control arm? 2. Would the 5100 shocks last as long as the oem shocks under the same driving conditions? 3. Would a ~$700 price tag justified for the 6112 kit. 4. My truck is seriously underdamped with the oem shocks, would the 5100 correct that? What effect would the new shock have on my truck. 5. What did the fox say?

I just ask the shop who install the tires and wheels about the stud clips and hub rings. They said the clips were removed and hub rings was installed on all four wheels. With another failed attemp at balancing my wheels, they said I provided bad tires. Well I guess next step is to check with my tire shop and see what they say. I hope they get it fixed cuz the tire/combo is balling. Again, I apperciate all of your inputs.

I just had a set of new wheels and tires installed on my truck yesterday. I took it to highway speed and noticed the wheels were out of balance. Had the shop rebalance the wheels again today and still have vibrations at highway speed. Does anyone know what the cause of this vibration? The wheels are fuel dune 20x9 20mm offset. Tires are BFG TA/ KO2 in LT275/55/R20 any input is appreciated!