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Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

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On ‎6‎/‎27‎/‎2018 at 11:36 PM, CH15GMC said:

Just ordered the 6112. Look forward to getting them and testing them out. I was going to get .5" spacer for a little more lift. Is it better to get the top or bottom spacer? I'll looking into UCA later. 

 

Will the 6112 have more travel? I wanted to get some 275/65R20 KO2's...should I be concerned? Thanks in advance.

Did your 6112's come in yesterday?

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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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1 hour ago, Sierra Dan said:

Did your 6112's come in yesterday?

Not yet...MRT said they didn't get the delivery from Bilstein yet and therefore obviously have shipped them out. Getting a little frustrated but I'm sure (hoping) that MRT pulls through and gets this figured out quickly as I'm needing new tires soon. 

Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

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Arrrgggghhhh…….. the ever elusive Bilstein 6112 for the K2 2014-2018 Silverado Sierra...… :(

 

Silverado-Hareek Senior Enthusiast

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5 minutes ago, Sierra Dan said:

Arrrgggghhhh…….. the ever elusive Bilstein 6112 for the K2 2014-2018 Silverado Sierra...… :(

 

If you go directly to Bilstein's website and enter your vehicle information, the 6112 is not an option for our trucks.  Is it still in development?  I feel like I was reading about these shocks over a year ago.

Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

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Some websites still list them on backorder for 2014 and up Silverado/Sierra.

MRT has not updated their website since January.

They have been available for the 2015 and up Tahoe/Yukon, but not Silverado/Sierra.

I have often wondered if the Tahoe part number will work on a Silverado Sierra.

 

 

Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

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Tahoe/Yukon Kit :

 

Suspension Kit, Bilstein B8 6112, Chevy, GMC, Kit

Part # 47-251922 

 

Make: CHEVROLET

Model: TAHOE

Submodel: LS

Beginning Year: 2015

Ending Year: 2017

Engine Type: V8

Engine Family: Chevy small block Gen V

Amount of Lift Front: 1.800 in.

Amount of Lift Rear: None

Drivetrain: 4WD

Application Notes: Adjustable from 0 in. to 1.80 in.

 

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Silverado-Hareek Senior Enthusiast

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46 minutes ago, Sierra Dan said:

Some websites still list them on backorder for 2014 and up Silverado/Sierra.

MRT has not updated their website since January.

They have been available for the 2015 and up Tahoe/Yukon, but not Silverado/Sierra.

I have often wondered if the Tahoe part number will work on a Silverado Sierra.

 

 

Back in the 90's when the Tahoe's/Suburbans were basically Silverados with a roof over the bed, I would say it's probably ok.  But their paths have become more separate over the years....I think the SUV's are now even moving toward independent rear suspension and dropping the solid rear axles.  My opinion is to install a part that's been designed and fitted for your truck and not chance it.  Bilstein even tweaks the valving of the shocks for the vehicle so what you buy for a silverado has been designed and tested to support the parameters of a Silverado.  Just my $0.02.

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Just now, Silverado-Hareek said:

 

Back in the 90's when the Tahoe's/Suburbans were basically Silverados with a roof over the bed, I would say it's probably ok.  But their paths have become more separate over the years....I think the SUV's are now even moving toward independent rear suspension and dropping the solid rear axles.  My opinion is to install a part that's been designed and fitted for your truck and not chance it.  Bilstein even tweaks the valving of the shocks for the vehicle so what you buy for a silverado has been designed and tested to support the parameters of a Silverado.  Just my $0.02.

I agree. Was just curious since the lower arm mount is the same.

Bilstein must really be scratching their heads getting the 6112 to work with our trucks.  It has been over 3 years since the tease.....

 

Silverado-Hareek Senior Enthusiast

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Just now, Sierra Dan said:

I agree. Was just curious since the lower arm mount is the same.

Bilstein must really be scratching their heads getting the 6112 to work with our trucks.  It has been over 3 years since the tease.....

 

Yeah it really makes you wonder what issue they're running into.  I will say, my last truck (2007 Silverado) had the 4600 HD's and they were amazing.  The 5100's are supposed to be the same shock but with the ability to level the front end so I'm expecting a similar performance over time and off-road.  I can definitely feel a major upgrade over the crappy Rancho's which I hated from day 1.

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Sierra Dan

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My 05 Silverado had 4600's from the factory and they were great.

4600 style also goes back to my factory 2004 Silverado SB Reg. Cab Z71

Silverado-Hareek Senior Enthusiast

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4 minutes ago, Sierra Dan said:

My 05 Silverado had 4600's from the factory and they were great.

4600 style also goes back to my factory 2004 Silverado SB Reg. Cab Z71

Yep that was back when Chevy still put quality parts on their "off road" packages including metal skid plates.  My dad had a '96 Z71...that truck was a beast.  These newer trucks look great and have a lot of cool features, but you do have to spend some money upgrading some parts if you like to go off the pavement and play a little.

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1 minute ago, Silverado-Hareek said:

Yep that was back when Chevy still put quality parts on their "off road" packages including metal skid plates.  My dad had a '96 Z71...that truck was a beast.  These newer trucks look great and have a lot of cool features, but you do have to spend some money upgrading some parts if you like to go off the pavement and play a little.

Have you seen this thread:

 

https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/213423-last-good-z71/

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On 24/07/2018 at 11:50 AM, Silverado-Hareek said:

Yep that was back when Chevy still put quality parts on their "off road" packages including metal skid plates.  My dad had a '96 Z71...that truck was a beast.  These newer trucks look great and have a lot of cool features, but you do have to spend some money upgrading some parts if you like to go off the pavement and play a little.

Splash shield/skid plate

Same thing

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