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Sierra Dan Senior Enthusiast

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around $800 for the pair

Bilstein is late to the party.

The first introduction to these was back in 2015

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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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Yondu Enthusiast

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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.  

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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. 

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Battle Born Offroad Enthusiast

Battle Born Offroad

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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

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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...

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Battle Born Offroad Enthusiast

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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.

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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.

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Battle Born Offroad

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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

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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

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Battle Born Offroad

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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.

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