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The bump stop cap is different. That's the large metal cup thing that slides down over the top of the shock. I'm missing a tiny snap ring that sits in a grove near the top of the piston rod.

My bad. I see the part you're talking about now. Either way, call Bilstein and they'll send you the right piece.

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I put the bilstein 5100s on the rear of my 14 High Country with a new 2" block a few weeks ago. Ride is unbelievable compared to stock. Liked it so much I got the adjustable 5100s for my front, remove

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Are there any companies like carli or thuren that build high end kits for chevys? Coming from a dodge and there isn't a lot of competition for carli or thuren components.

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The bump stop cap is different. That's the large metal cup thing that slides down over the top of the shock. I'm missing a tiny snap ring that sits in a grove near the top of the piston rod.

 

Give Bilstein a call and they will set you up!

 

Here are the install directions if anyone needs them - http://cart.bilsteinus.com/pdfs/E4-WM5-Y458A00.pdf

 

 

Are there any companies like carli or thuren that build high end kits for chevys? Coming from a dodge and there isn't a lot of competition for carli or thuren components.

 

 

Baja Kits, Camburg, Dirt King, Mazulla, etc.

 

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Travis Whitmore Enthusiast

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Called Bilstein first thing this morning. The shipped out the missing circlip ring. They told me that little piston rod snap ring holds your top hat in place, so it is necessary!

 

 

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First off your truck is designed to be used so do what you want with it

 

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Give Bilstein a call and they will set you up!

 

Here are the install directions if anyone needs them - http://cart.bilsteinus.com/pdfs/E4-WM5-Y458A00.pdf

 

 

 

 

Baja Kits, Camburg, Dirt King, Mazulla, etc.

 

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That is a beautiful truck. I wouldn't go so black but wow it looks good

 

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Got mine from shock warehouse. One came without the hardware. Shock warehouse wouldn't return emails or calls. Had to get another shock from somebody else. when I called Bilstein they said they couldn't take the one back with no hardware as they didn't sell it. Shock warehouse still won't respond. The shocks are nice however. Ride much smoother than the rancho's.

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