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Aaron1085 Senior Enthusiast

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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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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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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

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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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tanner709 Enthusiast

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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.

 

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jimmyboy8301 Senior Enthusiast

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

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2018GMC Senior Enthusiast

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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. 

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Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

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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. 

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

Parts came in today:

 

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Do you have them in, whats the verdict?

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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.

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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.

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tanner709 Enthusiast

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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.

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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

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1940ModelB Enthusiast

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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).

 

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