Bilstein shocks thread

[Aaron1085]

Ah ... so even at a 1.85” setting (which I thought I read correctly), that wouldn’t quote level out a stock 2015 Sierra.


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[tanner709]

11 hours ago, Aaron1085 said:

Ah ... so even at a 1.85” setting (which I thought I read correctly), that wouldn’t quote level out a stock 2015 Sierra.


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It will essentially level the truck, with <1/2" difference at the fender height measured at the center of the wheels.

 

[1940ModelB]

On 3/23/2018 at 1:52 PM, jgraves13 said:

Thanks! Let us know how they work out

 

Parts came in today:

 

[WC_LTZ]

Anyone have a good link on where to order the 5100’s from? I’m gonna pick some up.

[jimmyboy8301]

Anyone have a good link on where to order the 5100’s from? I’m gonna pick some up.

Amazon is the cheapest i found


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[KillerOfMillers]

I picked them up for $327 out the door at 4wheelparts.  Ordered on website, added googled coupon, and chose instore pick up.  

Edited March 28, 2018 by PhatBoy

[2018GMC]

Summit racing will price match the shipped total price of almost anyone. 

 

I ordered Tuesday am and had shocks by Thursday pm. Price matched before ordering and free ship. 

Edited March 29, 2018 by 2009GMC

[Sierra Dan]

2009GMC ,  how do you like the ride?  I saw you posted in another forum and asked you there as well.

I am thinking about this 1.25" one down from top setting on mine. 

[tanner709]

On ‎3‎/‎27‎/‎2018 at 7:07 PM, 1940ModelB said:

Parts came in today:

 

Do you have them in, whats the verdict?

[1940ModelB]

1 hour ago, tanner709 said:

Do you have them in, whats the verdict?

Not yet, I may tackle them this weekend.

[tanner709]

1 hour ago, 1940ModelB said:

Not yet, I may tackle them this weekend.

Honestly, they look identical to bilsteins

 

Do  you have the instructions handy? Could you take a snap of them. And I couldn't find any documentation on their website for install info.

 

They claim to have 2.5" of lift for our trucks. I'm interested to learn more.

Edited March 30, 2018 by tanner709
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[1940ModelB]

11 hours ago, tanner709 said:

Honestly, they look identical to bilsteins

 

Do  you have the instructions handy? Could you take a snap of them. And I couldn't find any documentation on their website for install info.

 

They claim to have 2.5" of lift for our trucks. I'm interested to learn more.

They certainly do look nearly identical, but Eibach claims they make their own shocks.  Also, they only state a 2" lift for our trucks.  See below for the instructions for the front shocks... not exactly earth shattering stuff.

[tanner709]

10 hours ago, 1940ModelB said:

They certainly do look nearly identical, but Eibach claims they make their own shocks.  Also, they only state a 2" lift for our trucks.  See below for the instructions for the front shocks... not exactly earth shattering stuff.

That's odd. The website claims 2.5" https://eibach.com/us/i-7746-pro-lift-kit-springs-front-springs-only.html

 

Edit: ahhhh...just noticed a different part # and this says springs not shocks. SKU: E30-23-006-07-20 unfortunately there is no pic on the website

Edited March 31, 2018 by tanner709

[Chev-mekanik]

Eibach makes the shocks for the Boss/Halo lift guys as well but they thread the shock body like Fox etc. for height adjustments.

[1940ModelB]

Installed the Eibachs today.  Full review to come, but during the test drive they are a significant improvement over the ranchos.  Honestly on my truck I never felt like the Ranchos were lacking in the handling department, but they totally sucked when it came to absorbing a bump... frost heaves, speed bumps, etc... it was horrendous.  The thing was like a bucking bronco.  One frost heave near my house in particular I couldn't take at over 5 mph.  During the test drive I hit the same heave at 5, 10, and 20mph and it was hardly even noticible.  So, a definite improvement in that regard.  

 

The ride is slightly stiffer (and I mean slightly) but not bad at all. 

 

For what its worth, I installed the Eibachs on the 3rd setting and I have ~1" of rake.  The 3rd setting did actually give me a little more lift than I wanted, but I will see if the suspension settles at all.  I actually think the Eibachs give a little more lift than the Bilsteins.  I saw ~1.75" of lift in the front end on the 3rd setting.  So I would expect just over 2" for the highest setting.

 

All in all, they seem like a nice set.  I will give it some time, get an alignment, and report back.

 

Note: in the picture below the truck is on a slight incline which makes it look like its a little nose high (just look at the wheel gaps).

 

Edited April 2, 2018 by 1940ModelB