Upgrade To New Struts With Ccm Level

[dirtracer455]

Hey all,

 

I have an '08 NNBS Silv which currently has the CCM 2.5'' lvl kit and 33'' tires (285-70-17)

 

I have been very happy with the set-up and height so far. After having put almost 25,000 miles on my truck while running this set-up, I am considering upgrading my front end suspension set-up. I am happy with the current height (2.5'' lift), but was wondering what my options were as far as potentially improving my front end suspension performance.

 

Some of the options I am considering are:

 

-Upgrading to bilstein shocks?

-Replacing the strut towers themselves?

 

I am very open to suggestions and would appreciate any advice you can give me!

 

Thanks

 

 

Mike

[ZmanZ71]

Since you already have the level and are happy with the height I would definately just add bilstein shocks all around. The ride great and are much better than any oem set up. That way you get the best of both worlds, a good shock/strut and the level!

[dlewis1111]

Since you already have the level and are happy with the height I would definately just add bilstein shocks all around. The ride great and are much better than any oem set up. That way you get the best of both worlds, a good shock/strut and the level!

 

+1000000000 to this. Bilstein products are wonderful.

[dirtracer455]

Do you guys think a Bilstein shock set-up will work with he factory strut, and the CCM leveling kit?

[mhenshaw]

Do you guys think a Bilstein shock set-up will work with he factory strut, and the CCM leveling kit?

 

 

 

You have a factory strut that you will replace with a Bilstein strut. The CCM kit gets mounted to the top of the Bilstein strut.

[blackout07]

As long as you don't try to go any higher you will be fine.

[dirtracer455]

OOOO I see,

 

I was under the impression that "strut" meant both the shock and the coil over around it.

So I would be keeping the stock springs in the front, and only replacing the inside with Bilstein's?

 

Also, is it a labor intensive job to make this change? I did the level kit myself, but just removed the whole shock tower as a whole.

 

 

Thanks

[mhenshaw]

You remove the strut tower to install the new strut. But you need a spring compressor and be very careful not to kill yourself when taking the coil off the strut.

 

I always take them off my truck and take the strut assembly to a shop and let them do it. They have a wall mounted spring compressor.

[dirtracer455]

You remove the strut tower to install the new strut. But you need a spring compressor and be very careful not to kill yourself when taking the coil off the strut.

 

I always take them off my truck and take the strut assembly to a shop and let them do it. They have a wall mounted spring compressor.

 

Hey Nadie, I see you are running Bilsteins yourself. Can I ask which model you have?

Just browsing online I saw these..Bilstein 4600 Series Any good for the price?

 

Also random question--for like two years I have been considering the Blackbear tune. I even emailed the guy about it haha. Would you say overall it is completely worth it? Im not dragging my truck or anything, but I have heard that it is beneficial especially since I have an intake and exhaust kit. Any advice?

[oldschool327]

You will want the 5100 non adjustables, They are hands down the best ones (5100's)

 

All shocks has the best price for bilstiens.

[dirtracer455]

You will want the 5100 non adjustables, They are hands down the best ones (5100's)

 

All shocks has the best price for bilstiens.

 

I could also consider the option of removing the 2.5'' CCM spacer that I put on and getting the adjustables right?

[oldschool327]

The adjustables only allow 1.77 of lift at max.

 

Stock

.58

1.01

1.38

1.77

 

Something close to those are the notches in the adjustable series of the 5100's.

 

http://www.allshocks.com/bilstein/html/sho...='Silverado 1500 4WD'&year='2008'

[dirtracer455]

Ok thanks for that Brian,

 

Just wondering do the 5100's perform any better at one particular position over another?

 

Thanks

[cparks555]

I got the Rancho struts up front and shocks in the rear, rides real nice. I don't know how much Bilsteins are, but the Ranhos aren't bad.

[jro909]

300 bucks for 4 bilstein hds..lifetime warranty..stiffer then a telephone pole but gives a nice truck ride