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I've read so many posts about the 5100s my head is spinning.  80% love them, 20% say they ride terribly.  Seems like there would be some in between.  Perhaps some Install error?  Maybe bolts need to be torqued when the truck is on its own weight?  

 

Everytime I'm ready to buy them I find someone new who says they're terrible. 

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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
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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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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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When have you ever been in a room and had 100 % of the people in the room agree on the same thing?

 

It’s $450 not a $4,000 purchase - and 80% (by your estimation) agree on the value of the 5100.  I’m unsure what else you need? A consensus?

 

Imagine if you applied that same selection criteria to the question:

 

should i I buy a Dodge?

should I buy a Ford?

should I buy a Toyota?

 

You’d never make a decision in life - if you’re looking for consensus from “peers.”

 

 

 

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Thanks to everyone who answered my questions with valuable information. I picked up the Bilsteins off amazon for 365 shipped if anyone is in the market. 

 

For those that have changed the strut settings after installation, how difficult is it to adjust? I know its just a snap ring but I can't imagine its super easy to adjust.

Oregon_GMC1500 Enthusiast

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You’re welcome and Good Luck!!

 

Photos are always welcome after install.

 

If other folks hadn’t posted images & advice on their setup - I would have been lost.

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Yondu

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14 hours ago, Oregon_GMC1500 said:

When have you ever been in a room and had 100 % of the people in the room agree on the same thing?

 

It’s $450 not a $4,000 purchase - and 80% (by your estimation) agree on the value of the 5100.  I’m unsure what else you need? A consensus?

 

Imagine if you applied that same selection criteria to the question:

 

should i I buy a Dodge?

should I buy a Ford?

should I buy a Toyota?

 

You’d never make a decision in life - if you’re looking for consensus from “peers.”

 

 

 

My point is there is a wide spectrum in results.  I assume something may be going wrong on the install or some defective part.

 

I decided to order them from 4wp.  $297 shipped for all 4.  I go back and forth on which setting I'm going to do, either the 2nd or 3rd (.75 or 1.25 claimed lift). Since I don't really want to mess with rear blocks and my truck has under 2.5" rake, I'll probably go with the 2nd setting and maintain 1.5" rake.  

 

I'll be sure to post pics and a review!

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Yondu

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5 hours ago, z71skywalker said:

Thanks to everyone who answered my questions with valuable information. I picked up the Bilsteins off amazon for 365 shipped if anyone is in the market. 

 

For those that have changed the strut settings after installation, how difficult is it to adjust? I know its just a snap ring but I can't imagine its super easy to adjust.

I've used this style strut on a different vehicle, different brand.  You have to remove and disassemble the strut to change it. 

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My point is there is a wide spectrum in results.  I assume something may be going wrong on the install or some defective part.
 
I decided to order them from 4wp.  $297 shipped for all 4.  I go back and forth on which setting I'm going to do, either the 2nd or 3rd (.75 or 1.25 claimed lift). Since I don't really want to mess with rear blocks and my truck has under 2.5" rake, I'll probably go with the 2nd setting and maintain 1.5" rake.  
 
I'll be sure to post pics and a review!
If you got the set of 4 for $297, I don't think you got the height adjustables for the front. You might double check what you ordered.

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Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

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 Correct part numbers for the Bilstein 5100 for our K2's :

 

Front: 24-238304 (Adjustable)

 

Rear: 33-238319

 

 I have not seen these sold as a set of 4 so yes double check your order......

 

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Yondu

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1 hour ago, Sierra Dan said:

 Correct part numbers for the Bilstein 5100 for our K2's :

 

Front: 24-238304 (Adjustable)

 

Rear: 33-238319

 

 I have not seen these sold as a set of 4 so yes double check your order......

 

4wheelparts has a promotion on the package.  My understanding is the non height adjustable ones are 4600. I did call them to verify but they have to get back to me tomorrow.

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1 hour ago, Yondu said:

4wheelparts has a promotion on the package.  My understanding is the non height adjustable ones are 4600. I did call them to verify but they have to get back to me tomorrow.

I asked them if that promotional price covered the 5100s that fit my vehicle and they haven't gotten back to me in a week.

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rastasquid

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It doesn't, I tried to order them for my old truck last year and it only included "shocks" whereas the fronts are struts, so the deal did not apply. Cheapest I found them was amazon and summit at the time...Now I'm driving a 2017 and after one year of ownership I've had it with the Ranchos and I'm on this thread.

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Yondu

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That's annoying.  I called them a few hours after I ordered and they said they couldn't find my order yet but they'll call me in the morning.  He agreed that the 5100's are height adjustable so it should be correct. Sounds like if it ends up costing around $375, I should still order them.

Oregon_GMC1500 Enthusiast

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44 minutes ago, Yondu said:

That's annoying.  I called them a few hours after I ordered and they said they couldn't find my order yet but they'll call me in the morning.  He agreed that the 5100's are height adjustable so it should be correct. Sounds like if it ends up costing around $375, I should still order them.

Back in page number 113 (i think) there is a phone number and a salesperson who's name is Alan mentioned in the body of the receipt. The price and his number are there, so perhaps make it easy on yourself. Parts arrived next day - and everything was perfect.

Yondu Enthusiast

Yondu

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You guys were right.  Error on the website, it's for a truck with shocks only.  Straightened it out, paid the extra and I should have them soon. 

Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

Sierra Dan

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4600s are the same internal shock, with yellow paint on the outside and blue boots/protectors.

Other than the silver look to 5100's, 4600's will do the same job if you are not wanting to level the front end. 

 

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