Bilstein adjustable for 2014?

anthony2558 · December 19, 2013

I called today. They said middle of next year. So probably late spring early summer. Not sure about the normal shocks.

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Stex · December 20, 2013

Dang!

LS 1st Gen · March 22, 2014

Anyone know if the 5100's are out yet?

Stex · March 22, 2014

You might call 4 wheel drive parts to see if they can get them yet?

LS 1st Gen · March 23, 2014

They don't list them on their site. They do show the Pro Comp - Pro Runner SS adjustables though. Anyone have any experience with these?

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits-Suspensions-Shocks/Pro-Runner-SS-Ride-Height-Adjustable-Shock-Absorber.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=90&t_pt=3306&t_pn=EXPZX2108

Crooks · March 28, 2014

Anyone know if the 5100's are out yet?

Jon A · March 28, 2014

I don't know if Bilstein is going to change the design at all for 2014 or if they're just slow updating their stuff. It looks like their offroad catalog hasn't been updated since about 2011.

I haven't been happy with the Ranchos so I couldn't wait. I installed the 2013-style rear 5100's already. Very nice improvement. They're about 1/2" longer as well so if you've added a thicker block (like the 2.5" RC kit has) they should keep you from topping out the rear suspension offroad as easily.

I may order a set of fronts here pretty soon unless they confirm they're actually changing the design somehow.

Crooks · March 28, 2014

I don't know if Bilstein is going to change the design at all for 2014 or if they're just slow updating their stuff. It looks like their offroad catalog hasn't been updated since about 2011.

I haven't been happy with the Ranchos so I couldn't wait. I installed the 2013-style rear 5100's already. Very nice improvement. They're about 1/2" longer as well so if you've added a thicker block (like the 2.5" RC kit has) they should keep you from topping out the rear suspension offroad as easily.

I may order a set of fronts here pretty soon unless they confirm they're actually changing the design somehow.

Do you have the part number you ordered?

Stex · March 30, 2014

My 09 1500 4x4 5100s were:

rear F4-BE5-E377-HO

Front adjustable for height: same except E376-HO

4 wheel runs sales on them from time to time. Cannot say enough about how nice they are. I think better than the Bilstein yellows and way better than ranchos or any oem.

Jon A · April 12, 2014

Yup.

About 1/2" longer:

Droop travel at current ride height:

Rear shot:

Spurshot · April 12, 2014

I have the 5100 rears and adjustable height 5100 fronts in my 08. Very happy with them. My 2014 All Terrain has the Rancho factory shocks. The Rancho are much stiffer valving. For ride comfort, the 5100 is the way to go. Guys that drive a bit aggressive off-road may prefer the Rancho.

I will say that my 08 v max nht had the z60 large diameter shocks, same as the z71 and they were way too soft on the valving. The front end would get into a bouncing cycle on some of the freeway overpasses and get nearly out of control. 5100s fixed that.

As to whether the gmt900 front 5100 shock fits the K2, I have been looking at other manufacturers catalogs and they all seem to show different shocks for the K2. Even Procomp shows a different adjustable height shock for the K2. The K2 cab has been pushed forward over the engine and the hood is shorter. This may have increased the front weight on the suspension. If so, the springs would be stiffer and shock damping/valving should also increase with weight/spring increases. So even if they fit, the valuing/damping may not be correct for the front.

Until Bilstein comes out with a new front 5100 for the K2, I'm sticking with my Rancho shocks.

New Info: Rancho shows their "Quick Lift Loaded" full coil spring/shock assembly as the same p/n for the 2013 and 2014, but they exclude the z71 on both years for some reason. But keep in mind that the Rancho Quick Lift Loaded has an adjustable damping setting knob. So, they may just let the user compensate for any extra damping to his desires.