Bilstein 5100 adjustable ride height

bladz1454 · January 8, 2015

Reading around i read some say that the bilsteins on the highest setting ride pretty rough due to the pre-load on the spring. I wonder if that's why there isn't 2+ of lift on these new ones.

this is why I havent bought the billsteins yet... might get a 2"-2.5" front block kit and then install the billsteins at +0" so that it doesn't ride so rough.

henrypbui · January 8, 2015

anybody have the 5100s installed with it leveled yet? I am wondering what the comparison of ride is from stock to 5100s leveled

Cliff14Denali · January 8, 2015

I just got my Bilstein 5100's today. I will do a comparison height and rid post once I install them. Most likely gonna do the rears right away.

Pop-I · January 9, 2015

I want to get the 4600 series Bilsteins. I don't want to raise it. I just want a better ride. When I pull into work and go over the speed bump,even at a slow speed the front hops and feels like the the tires leave the ground. This is not acceptable for a Z71 off road package. I have had the back skip over some pothole patches. Again bad ride...If any body has installed the stock height shocks and could comment on them. Thanks

never_rested_24-7 · January 9, 2015

I just need to fit 295/55/20s. If the Bilsteins don't allow that I'll just be going RC 2.5". The ranchos obviously would be the next choice but I hear mixed things about the quick lift and have no information on the 7000mt.

Then again it might be worth the wait to see how the Bilstein 6112 Coilovers do and what they're priced at. 0-2.5" of lift.

Sorry to bust your bubble but the Bilstein 6112 only lift the front 1.8"

5RWill · January 9, 2015

Damn i thought i saw on the video where it said 0-2.5

hotrodz37 · January 9, 2015

The 2013 5100's will fit our trucks. I'm assuming the dampening rate is different though and there is probably a good reason Bilstein capped them at 1.8". Might be worth a shot with the older version though to get the 2.5"

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5RWill · January 9, 2015

The 2013 5100's will fit our trucks. I'm assuming the dampening rate is different though and there is probably a good reason Bilstein capped them at 1.8". Might be worth a shot with the older version though to get the 2.5"

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Or just over 2". 1.8" of lift isn't going to clear much when your running a 3" rake.

GMCaholic · January 9, 2015

I just got my Bilstein 5100's today. I will do a comparison height and rid post once I install them. Most likely gonna do the rears right away.

If possible you should make a video of the install process, can't wait to see the outcome, cheers

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5RWill · January 10, 2015

http://dalesauto.ca/2015-chevgmc-k1500-bilstein-5100-lift-strutsshocks-with-truxxx-2-rear-block-kit/

So i found this 2015 with the older model 5100 adjustable and a 2" Truxx rear block. As said before the dampening might not be tuned for the 14/15 but they certainly seem to fit. There are tons of pictures in the link.

Here is before and after.

5RWill · January 11, 2015

One thing is pretty evident looking at these photos with 2.5" of lift the upper control arms are nearly maxed out, probably a good idea to get a new set.

Skeeter McSkeet · January 13, 2015

Anyone put these on a 2015 yet? I'm ready to pull the trigger on a set, but want to see what the 1.8" looks like first.

-Britt

Pop-I · January 14, 2015

I'm interested to see if the wheels won't hop over a speed bump. I have to almost stop...anyone else on this? And the rear skitting sideways on pothole patches not potholes but the PATCHES...

randalldavis · January 14, 2015

I'm interested to see if the wheels won't hop over a speed bump. I have to almost stop...anyone else on this? And the rear skitting sideways on pothole patches not potholes but the PATCHES...

Pop-I, These will stop the hop.

This is the very same reason I bought them (5100's).

I have several large speed bumps I have to cross on the way to work and this hop drove me crazy.

Now, I can go (glide) over the speed bumps like a normal vehicle.

I drove over them today doing 20 mph and did not feel too bad. It did not hop.

Even at this speed it was far better than going over them slow with the OEM's (Rancho's).

I set the front only one notch up from factory because I did not care about the ride height, I only cared about the ride comfort.

I also live on a country road that is very rough and the ride there is way...... smoother.

I am very happy with the result.

Thanks

Randall

mtbsam · January 14, 2015

5RWill, you probably did hear that they claim 0-2.5" on the video, but I think that's because it's a generic video. I believe the Dodge version (don't hold me to that, it could be another brand just as easily) can achieve that, but the GM stuff isn't as aggressive in the amount it raises it. I would imagine it all depends on how much Bilstein feels they can safely raise it with whatever the stock control arms can accommodate.

I'm waiting to see what these look like but so far I haven't been able to find any pictures of a 2014 setup the way I want mine. I think the 1.8" will probably be enough for me but I don't have a tire in mind yet, I'll just be sure to pick a tire that fits after the level is in place.