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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

schloppy
schloppy

Hello, I'm not new to the forum but I just joined and figured I'd contribute to the community.   2016 Silverado 1500 "Z71" removed rancho's and swapped with Bilstein 5100's all around. So after d

Jullian is not my name
Jullian is not my name

I just got done with installing my 6112's on my 2014 GMC Sierra Crew Cab.  Reading some install guides on here really helped, along with printing some Chilton Repair guide torque specs that I got from

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Korazu Enthusiast

Korazu

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On 2/4/2018 at 8:16 AM, djriv11 said:

Interested to hear how your tires fit, as I just did the same level setup.  Which rear blocks did you go with? With a lot of highway commuter miles, I haven't been in a hurry to size up, but will probably end up just going 275/60 or 285/55 when I do.  I see you've got the Airaid MIT in your signature....any feedback on that? Worth it?

Sorry in the lateness of the reply.

 

It'll probably be another 1-2 months before I get the tires to put on the rims that will be showing up at my door tomorrow. For my '15 truck I had purchased a RC 2.5" leveling kit and RC 3" rear blocks for a higher rake for the towing, so I re-used the 2" blocks that came in the leveling kit. I like the Airaid as it gives it a little bit more of a growl sound when you hit the gas, plus I think the air flows better and give you a little bit more get up and go.

 

Well I just put on my Bilstein 5100's, RC 2" blocks.

 

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Before Front:

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After Front:

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Before Rear:

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After Rear:

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Fubar'd labelling of pictures and their locations.
14BlackSilverado Enthusiast

14BlackSilverado

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23 hours ago, Korazu said:

Sorry in the lateness of the reply.

 

It'll probably be another 1-2 months before I get the tires to put on the rims that will be showing up at my door tomorrow. For my '15 truck I had purchased a RC 2.5" leveling kit and RC 3" rear blocks for a higher rake for the towing, so I re-used the 2" blocks that came in the leveling kit. I like the Airaid as it gives it a little bit more of a growl sound when you hit the gas, plus I think the air flows better and give you a little bit more get up and go.

 

Well I just put on my Bilstein 5100's, RC 2" blocks.

 

f5c0lDS.jpg

 

Before Front:

jFnKL1D.jpg

 

Before Rear:

fkALxdD.jpg

 

After Front:

sdl5pXc.jpg

 

After Rear:

MVO59c1.jpg

What setting do you have the 5100s at?  And they are on the 2 inch block correct?

Korazu Enthusiast

Korazu

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8 minutes ago, 14BlackSilverado said:

What setting do you have the 5100s at?  And they are on the 2 inch block correct?

The front are set on the highest setting which I think was four and yes 2" RC blocks for the rear.

 

I think I just realized why you were asking as the pictures are skewed up as I fubar'd the labelling. The top two are the front and the bottom two are the rear. I updated the original post to correct. With putting in the 2" blocks there is only a net gain of 3/4" as the factory I think are 1 1/4" blocks.

 

Thanks.

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1940ModelB

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On 2/12/2018 at 9:55 AM, Dmetz82 said:

I just installed the 5160’s on my Sierra Z71 and I LOVE them.

 

Wow!  Great video.  Do you have any experience with the 5100's?  I'm really curious how they compare @ 2x the price.

Gears and Gadgets Enthusiast

Gears and Gadgets

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1 hour ago, 1940ModelB said:

Wow!  Great video.  Do you have any experience with the 5100's?  I'm really curious how they compare @ 2x the price.

I do not have any experience with the 5100’s. I just figured if I was going to pull the trigger that I may as well go for it with the 5160’s. I was also battling the mysterious “Chevy Shake” and figured I had to step it up and I don’t regret it. 

 

Funny though, my 2 year old daughter loves when I put her in the bed of the truck and I jump on the bumper, that isn’t fun anymore because the truck doesn’t rock around like a fun carnaval ride for her. 

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39 minutes ago, truckguy82 said:

I'd like to order some 5100's today.

 

Anybody know the cheapest place to get them currently?

A user named Immaculate Reflections has some used ones for sale on this site. You can also order them from MRT. Here is a link for the 2017 ones that you can start your search off of (although this set might fit your 2014).

http://mrtmotorsports.net/bilstein-shock-sets/bilstein-5100-complete-set/2423830433238319/i-2304103.aspx

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SWOYER

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1 hour ago, truckguy82 said:

I'd like to order some 5100's today.

 

Anybody know the cheapest place to get them currently?

I think we are the same person. 

 

Best price I've seen is Moore Tech Racing and they also are pretty close to the Bilstein launch on the 6112. I just don't know if I can justify the added cost for the 6112, I think the 5100 is fine for my needs I dunno. 

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1 minute ago, SWOYER said:

I think we are the same person. 

 

Best price I've seen is Moore Tech Racing and they also are pretty close to the Bilstein launch on the 6112. I just don't know if I can justify the added cost for the 6112, I think the 5100 is fine for my needs I dunno. 

Haha

 

moore tech racing is same as MRT motorsports i think.

 

I’m saying screw it to 6112. Too much money.

 

I’d consider shocks other than 5100 if they only had a few good reviews, but there’s like a thousand people saying they are great. Seems like a no-brainer if you ask me.

 

ordering now lol

jgraves13 Enthusiast

jgraves13

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Haha
 
moore tech racing is same as MRT motorsports i think.
 
I’m saying screw it to 6112. Too much money.
 
I’d consider shocks other than 5100 if they only had a few good reviews, but there’s like a thousand people saying they are great. Seems like a no-brainer if you ask me.
 
ordering now lol


Be careful with MRT, Ive seen some reviews that are far from adequate. Just search MRT on this forum. Seems people have had problems getting the items in a timely manner


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13 minutes ago, jgraves13 said:

 


Be careful with MRT, Ive seen some reviews that are far from adequate. Just search MRT on this forum. Seems people have had problems getting the items in a timely manner


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He’s active on the forum, so he can’t be that bad. Scammers get ruined on forums. 

 

I took my chances, seems like an alright guy.

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jgraves13

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He’s active on the forum, so he can’t be that bad. Scammers get ruined on forums. 
 
I took my chances, seems like an alright guy.


Let us know how it works out, if everything goes well I'll order from here too as he is much cheaper than other options


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truckguy82 Senior Enthusiast

truckguy82

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1 hour ago, jgraves13 said:

 


Let us know how it works out, if everything goes well I'll order from here too as he is much cheaper than other options


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Update So far - with no inquiry from me, just received a personal email from the owner that they should ship out later today and will give me a tracking number soon, and thanked me for my order.

 

looking good so far

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