Kubs

I only found a few threads discussing the topic of white letters out on tires, but not very many pictures. If you have 17 or 18" wheels and a taller 33-34" tire with white letters out please post a picture so I can decide. I typically like the white letter look but not sure how well they will go with the new body style. Please also add wheel/tire combo specs. Thanks!!

I believe it was counter clockwise, but best to line it up on the wall before and after.

I have close to a 2" level and I will upgrading to 20" wheels and 275/60R20 tires as soon as I have the extra money. I have seen several posts of that tire size with no rubbing on the many wheel/tire threads on here.

I leveled my '18 using Bilstein 5100 on the max setting (about 2") and my headlights were off a bit. I parked next to my brother's '16 and aimed the lights on his garage door about 20ft away. It only took like 1-1.5 turns of the adjustment screw to bring it back down.

Turns out mine does charge from the factory. I didn't have to change anything. I have an NHT Max Trailering equipped truck though. Maybe those without NHT you have to hook something up.

I finally got my fronts installed this weekend to match the rear. I put them in on the highest setting. I still have about 0.75" of rake, which looks perfect to me, and if it sags when loaded I can add air to the Firestone air bags to level it back out. I went on a 400+mile trip this weekend with a few hundred pounds in the back and the family in the cab and it rode smooth and controlled. Still comfortable and much much much less bouncy than the NHT shocks. I will be towing the race car out of state this weekend and I look forward to seeing how it performs fully loaded and towing. Top is after: Bottom before, top after by Mike Kubiak, on Flickr

I would like to know how to do that BCM diode mod also. I have a cover on the bed so that will help me not get blinded by the lights in reverse.

Looks good! If you want to get rid of the squat, the Firestone Ride-Rite assist air springs I put on mine are great (3 posts up)! The kit was less than $400 and comes with everything you need. I had the springs in and shocks replaced in about 1.5 hours.

Bringing this back up. Anyone have a picture? Or a diagram from GM?

I installed the rear 5100's this weekend, along with some Firestone Ride-Rite air assist springs. The rear feels so much more planted now, and much quicker to respond. The front is still bouncy until I can get the new fronts installed. Hopefully I will have time soon. IMG_20180511_164206950 by Mike Kubiak, on Flickr IMG_20180511_164047901 by Mike Kubiak, on Flickr

Looks great! What's your setup (level, block, tires)??

To follow up with Tim17c, I too can see daylight in the corners but this is between the tailgate and side of the bed. The cover makes a good seal all around the bed. We have had a lot of rain the past 2 days and my bed is still dry.

For what its worth, I have a Tyger Auto soft tri fold cover I got on Amazon for $210 and it seals all the way around. I don't get any water in the bed even washing with the power washer. Fit was great and easy to install. I can take it on and off by myself in about 3 minutes if needed.

This is what the Bilstein site gave me for my '18. Its what I ordered but have not installed yet.

Amazon Prime is a wonderful thing! Got these yesterday, but don't know how soon my helper and I will be able to install them.

I really don't like the rake look, plus I don't want the bed to get too high for loading stuff into it (ie with thicker blocks). I just ordered a set of 5100's and a Firestone Ride-Rite helper spring air bag kit. I plan to level the truck with the Bilsteins and then if there is any sag while towing or loaded up I can inflate the bags to level it back out. The kit is 2430 for our trucks and can handle up to 4800lbs (obviously more than the payload of a 1/2 ton) so it should be more than capable.

Mine is nothing special. 2018 LTZ Max Tow. I added the bed cover, widow guards, mud flaps, and illuminated bowtie but otherwise all stock. I have Bilstein 5100's on order and will probably do wheels/tires down the road.

I did some more reading through here and saw some posts about NHT owners upgrading to 5100s. It seems that most people are pleased with the results. The ones who didn't appeared to have too much sag, stacking lift kits, etc. all things that probably created their own issues. I also saw old screen shots from web sites saying the 5100's were for all except NHT. However on TireRack, Amazon, and even Bilstein's own website there is no mention of these not being applicable for NHT equipped trucks. Perhaps something changed in the shock, or Bilstein has done more testing, but it doesn't appear to be an issue any more. I am going to go ahead and purchase them based on what I have been able to find. I also bought some Firestone Ride-Rite air springs to assist the load in the rear. I currently tow an 18' open car trailer, but it is all steel. That with the race car on it, spare tires, fuel is around 7000lbs. Then I put a bunch of tools, cooler, more fuel, etc in the bed which is probably close to another 1000lbs. I had a 2000 3/4 ton Yukon before this and it handled the weight no problem, but rode rough and got terrible fuel mileage. It got to the point I didnt feel safe having the kids in it (old and wearing out) which is why I bought the '18 1500 NHT. Same tow rating as the Yukon but better ride and mileage. Th bouncy feeling does not give me confidence towing with any weight.

Thanks for your input and review!

Here's the only number I could see on the harness. Googling it only comes up with the whole kit though. Perhaps a dealer can help.

The description of the NHT package says it has different shock valving, I think everything else is the same (except the rear springs) so I don't see a need for a separate part number. Did you do any towing with the stock shocks vs the 5100's? I only have 500 miles on mine and haven't towed yet, but I cant imagine the bouncy feeling getting better with load. I think the firmer ride would be an OK trade for towing vs the bouncy/bucking feeling.

I read through a lot of this topic, but not all. I see mostly people replacing the Rancho Z71 shocks with the Bilsteins, but I didn't see anyone compare them to the NHT Max Trailering factory shocks. I have has my '18 for a little more than a week now, and it seems a little bit bouncy. I have not towed with it yet, but feel it may not be able to control weight all that well. I dont know, maybe it gets better with some weight. Anyone change out your factory NHT shocks for the 5100's and feel the change was worth it? Any towing comparisons?