5100 Bilstein adjustable shocks or RC level

[08CHEVYMAN]

Okay so I've been needing to level my truck for some time now and now I am finally getting around to it. But now decisions on how I want to level.

 

About a week ago I was pretty certain I was just gonna buy a RC kit or some other two inch spacer kit but then I just read about the 5100 Bilstein adjustable shocks and how they are not suppose to cause premature wear on the ball joint or other components of the front end. Is this true? What kind of longevity are guys getting out of the normal spacer kits? Anybody have 5100 Bilsteins that can throw in some input?

 

Here is what read:

http://www.bilsteinus.com/fileadmin/user_upload/user_upload_us/pdfs/Bil_LevShks_WebArticle.pdf

 

 

 

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[gnet158]

If you can spend the extra $$$ I'd go for the Bilstiens, that's what I plan on doing. Called my local 4-wheel parts and ask for a quote, the 5100 are $103 each + $180 to install, the install seems kinda steep so I'm going to call another local shop.

[Harbinger]

If you can spend the extra $$$ I'd go for the Bilstiens, that's what I plan on doing. Called my local 4-wheel parts and ask for a quote, the 5100 are $103 each + $180 to install, the install seems kinda steep so I'm going to call another local shop.

 

Install is expensive because they have to take half your front end apart to get your struts out.

[gnet158]

Would that much work be needed if say I was just replacing my shocks? I thought that was the beauty of coil overs, easy replacement?

[Harbinger]

Would that much work be needed if say I was just replacing my shocks? I thought that was the beauty of coil overs, easy replacement?

 

That is if you replace the spring aswell. Otherwise they have to remove your old coil over. Remove the spring. Then set up the new shock with your old spring on it. That's where you see those labor costs. You also need a spring compressor to do this properly and safely.