Bilstein shocks thread

[Sierra Dan]

around $800 for the pair

Bilstein is late to the party.

The first introduction to these was back in 2015

[Yondu]

Other vehicle kits are 650-700. I think once these are picked up at various places we will see a similar price.  Might take a month or so.  

[Kubs]

https://cart.bilsteinus.com/details?id=1764298763850174162&fyv=true&Year=8043155490883070947&Make=4463563413472551677&Model=1723229799825481433&Submodel=5482975663341996073&Pos=Front&En=4144253263211943131

[Red_5]

I've waited this long, I'll wait another couple of months to hopefully see lower prices. Everyday I'm shocked (sorry) at how poor the stock suspension is on my '15 SLT Max Tow 4x4. 

[Battle Born Offroad]

AMAZING NEWS from BILSTEIN!!!

We have 130 sets of the new 6112 for the 14-18 Silverado and Sierra READY TO SHIP!! These will sell out by Saturday and be on backorder again for months! Dont miss out!

 

Our price is the best around!

GM-Trucks Members get yours here - http://battlebornoffroad.net/bilstein-new-products/bilstein-6112/47273702/i-7531506.aspx

SAVE $100!! Use code: GMTRUCKS

Edited March 28, 2019 by Battle Born Offroad

[Jaycreek7908]

So if I'm going with the Rough Country 5 inch knuckle lift, are the 5100's sufficient? Or do I need shocks/struts with more travel?

[SS502]

On ‎3‎/‎21‎/‎2019 at 11:26 AM, Sierra Dan said:

around $800 for the pair

Bilstein is late to the party.

The first introduction to these was back in 2015

 

14 hours ago, Battle Born Offroad said:

AMAZING NEWS from BILSTEIN!!!

We have 130 sets of the new 6112 for the 14-18 Silverado and Sierra READY TO SHIP!! These will sell out by Saturday and be on backorder again for months! Dont miss out!

 

Our price is the best around!

GM-Trucks Members get yours here - http://battlebornoffroad.net/bilstein-new-products/bilstein-6112/47273702/i-7531506.aspx

SAVE $100!! Use code: GMTRUCKS

Right now you can get them for $600 shipped...

[cokedrvrbjw]

Where 

 

[SS502]

Just now, cokedrvrbjw said:

Where 

 

Click on the link in my post! Use GMTRUCKS code!!

 

Or just click here: http://battlebornoffroad.net/bilstein-new-products/bilstein-6112/47273702/i-7531506.aspx

[Yondu]

Excited to read reviews of those going from 5100s to 6112s. 

 

 

[Battle Born Offroad]

49 minutes ago, Yondu said:

Excited to read reviews of those going from 5100s to 6112s. 

 

 

I noticed a big difference on my 2009, especially in the rough stuff! On road, there is less motion translated to the cab as the bigger shock is able to use less effort to control the bumps. I think on these heavier full size trucks, you really are best off with a 2.5" diameter shock or larger up front.

[Red_5]

18 hours ago, Battle Born Offroad said:

AMAZING NEWS from BILSTEIN!!!

We have 130 sets of the new 6112 for the 14-18 Silverado and Sierra READY TO SHIP!! These will sell out by Saturday and be on backorder again for months! Dont miss out!

 

Our price is the best around!

GM-Trucks Members get yours here - http://battlebornoffroad.net/bilstein-new-products/bilstein-6112/47273702/i-7531506.aspx

SAVE $100!! Use code: GMTRUCKS

Which shock is recommended for the rear? I have a '15 Sierra Max Tow if it matters. 5160? I know it's in here somewhere but this is the downside of such a long thread. Thanks.

[Battle Born Offroad]

11 minutes ago, Red_5 said:

Which shock is recommended for the rear? I have a '15 Sierra Max Tow if it matters. 5160? I know it's in here somewhere but this is the downside of such a long thread. Thanks.

5160s or 5100s. 5160s are a tad longer and will allow you to run up to a 3" block, where as the 5100 is only good for a 2". Ride quality and valving is the same, but 5160s can take a bit more of a beating offroad without fading due to the reservoirs.

5160 Rear - 25-242515 - http://battlebornoffroad.net/bilstein/bilstein-truck-off-road-b8-5160-series-shocks/25242515/i-7476078.aspx
5100 Rear - 33-238319 - http://battlebornoffroad.net/bilstein/bilstein-truck-off-road-b8-5100-series-shocks/33238319/i-2157392.aspx

 

Be sure to add qty 2, and be sure to use the code: GMTRUCKS

[Jaycreek7908]

So the block in the rear on the Rough Country 5" kit is a 3inch block. So do I need the 5160's ? I could've sworn I had seen tons of guys lifted who used the 5100's

[Battle Born Offroad]

42 minutes ago, Jaycreek7908 said:

So the block in the rear on the Rough Country 5" kit is a 3inch block. So do I need the 5160's ? I could've sworn I had seen tons of guys lifted who used the 5100's

If you are using the standard 0-1" 5100 for the 1500s and that block, you are limiting your travel by a bit. It will work, just realize the shock is being stressed at full droop pretty hard.