Bilstein 5100 Level Kit - How much lift did it give you?

[Mossyoakglock]

I know there are a lot of topics are the Bilstein 5100's but I don't think I've ever seen an average lift thread.

So, for those of you that have the 5100 level struts, what setting/notch do you have them set on and how much lift did you get? The directions for the shocks give an average lift for each setting and since all trucks are different I think it would be nice to get an idea of the real-world increases.

It might help people in deciding what setting to go with too. Pictures are always good too. Since there are different suspension packages as well, tell us which one you have. Z71, Z60, etc.

[cparks555]

I have mine set at 0 with a 2" leveling kit, IMO it rides better than setting the actual strut itself on the 2nd or 3rd notch. I could be crazy, but my truck rides better this way...

[00Silverado4x4]

I could be crazy, but my truck rides better this way...

Dude, you are crazy, you have no tires....lol

 

Sorry, I just had to.

 

Anyway, I am probably wrong but I thought the settings were just for the ride quality and not the height?

[cparks555]

Lol, you got me there... 5100 are leveling struts with three different height settings, the higher you go the stiffer they ride.

[TooTall1]

Dude, you are crazy, you have no tires....lol

 

Sorry, I just had to.

 

Anyway, I am probably wrong but I thought the settings were just for the ride quality and not the height?

No, the settings on the Bilstein 5100 series front shocks for the '07 and up NNBS actually are to lift the truck. Max advertised lift is 1.77".

[papalousdad]

I have 3" leveling kit and the spacer itself is 1 5/8" just under the advertised max setting.. so if I go with these will I be able to ditch the strut spacer but keep my current ride height?

[papalousdad]

Wow I'm pretty late, someone help, the world needs to know!