Bilstein 5100 adj shocks (front and rear)

[5RWill]

Yeah there is no alignment regarding the rears just unbolt them and switch them around right? I wanna say they installed mine boot up.

[Skeeter McSkeet]

I called and asked why they did boot up instead of down, and was told the factory ranchos were boot up, so they installed them to match. I think I've got access to all the tools I'll need to swap them out. Going in for an alignment in the morning, so far ride is much improved and its level to the naked eye. I'm pleased with them.

 

 

-Skeet

[5RWill]

Yup mine are boot up as well. Might have to change them. Though I've been running them like this for some time. How would it not matter though?

[Skeeter McSkeet]

Mechanic said he put them boot up to match the ranchos, I took his word for it. I look under the truck after work, the boots are facing down lmao!

 

Edit, thought I posted a pic lol

 

-Skeet

Edited April 21, 2015 by SkeeterMcSkeet

[5RWill]

Damn I wish that was my case. Kinda want to tear a boot off to see what the shock looks like. You look at fox or icons read shocks and its clearly supposed to go one way

[Skeeter McSkeet]

Pics or it didn't happen lol. Like most have already said, very slight bit of rake still, fine with me.

Love how it handles bumps and what not now too!

-Skeet

Edited April 22, 2015 by SkeeterMcSkeet

[5RWill]

Going to have mine switched when i get my oil changed tomorrow.

Edited April 22, 2015 by 5RWill

[calgator73]

If it wasn't so expensive to take mine off I would so I could sell them...(trading in on Saturday) good ride

[redbeast24740]

well did mine here is a pic.. the rear is still around 3/4" higher

 

future plans are 20"s

[nibroc92]

I know this has been discussed where is the best place to buy these currently

[fondupot]

I know this has been discussed where is the best place to buy these currently

Get the pet numbers for your truck then do a good search. The prices change almost daily I've found.

That's what I did. Lots of sites popped up. I just found the best deal and went with it.

 

 

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[marino454]

I have been rolling around for 2 weeks with the 5100 at the max height setting and today had time to take it into my mechanic to have the 5100 snap rings dropped one level it makes all the difference in the world you have the max height setting my front end would actually bunny hop over small speed bumps at 8 miles an hour now it handles fantastic

 

Just wondering how much lift you got with the adjustables on the second from max setting?

Edited May 6, 2015 by marino454

[5RWill]

I think the second to highest notch is 1.75" IIRC. Though I love mine on 1.85. And got exactly that much height in the front. I will agree small bumps it bunny hops over but the larger ones like rail road tracks and turn roads on the farm it glides through. Speed bumps are just speed bumps to me but I ease over.

 

But hey depending on your need you might not need max height. My little brothers friend just got a 2015 black crew cab Chevy LTZ and he only needs maybe an inch in the front if that to be level.

 

Best to measure. My truck is perfect to me. I have an inch of rake for towing, it looks level to the naked eye, and rides better than my ranchos or my brothers 2" spacer kit.

[nadrojcote]

Second from the top is less than an inch I believe. I'm liking my rancho quicklifts, 2" sits perfectly level and ride is adjustable to the drivers preference.

[5RWill]

Maybe it's stock, .5, .75, and 1.85"? Idk i can't remember