Bilstein shocks thread

[Sharp780]

So I have the 6112 kit on my 18 sierra 1500 now and method nv wheels sitting 0 offset 17x8.5

I'm kinda at a toss up for tire size. I'd really like to run 285/70r17 in either a toyo AT2 or Goodyear duratrac. Anyone running this combo in conjunction with the 5100 or 6112 set at its highest?

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[jgraves13]

So I have the 6112 kit on my 18 sierra 1500 now and method nv wheels sitting 0 offset 17x8.5

I'm kinda at a toss up for tire size. I'd really like to run 285/70r17 in either a toyo AT2 or Goodyear duratrac. Anyone running this combo in conjunction with the 5100 or 6112 set at its highest?

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You shouldn't have any issues fitting that size. I fit 295/70r17 on a 2" level with some minor plastic trimming.


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[Sharp780]

You shouldn't have any issues fitting that size. I fit 295/70r17 on a 2" level with some minor plastic trimming.


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Hmm I hope so I'm running mudflaps and not wanting to trim anything

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[aaronarf]

On 8/10/2019 at 10:22 AM, Sierra Boy said:

One question I have on 5100 shocks, front & rear...can you put them on a stock truck without lifting? 2015i 2500 HD Z71 GMC

 

Stock tires/Rims.

 

Sierra Boy

Sure can!  They are adjustable (front strut assy) 

[Sierra Boy]

1 hour ago, aaronarf said:

Sure can!  They are adjustable (front strut assy) 

Thank you!

 

Sierra Boy

[Sharp780]

Thank you!
 
Sierra Boy

If it's for a 2500 they are bot adjustable completely different suspension vs a 1500

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[mbatzel14]

On 8/9/2019 at 1:39 PM, Slash L86 said:

Hows the ride since you have EXACTLY the same front setup I will have come this weekend? Truck looks amazing. 

[Slash L86]

24 minutes ago, mbatzel14 said:

Hows the ride since you have EXACTLY the same front setup I will have come this weekend? Truck looks amazing. 

Just did it a few days ago and haven't drivin it much. One thing that is annoying me is it pulls to the left for some reason.

Gonna bring it back and have everything checked/tightened/realigned.

[BowHunter1]

Just purchased the 6112's for the front and 5100's for the rear to replace the worn out Rancho's on my 2015 Sierra All Terrain with 70K miles. My question is, I like the leveling kit that I have and the stance so can I just set all the shock's to the lowest setting and continue on with the leveling kit??

 

I also purchased Rough Country UCA's made for leveling kits to help with the angle for less stress. 

 

I purchased the 6112's through Battle Born last week on the 6th. ..what is up with their shipping T/A??

"Now Shipping!! 105 In Stock As Of 8/1 - Please Allow 2 Weeks Shipping from Bilstein"

[jwhjr]

46 minutes ago, BowHunter1 said:

Just purchased the 6112's for the front and 5100's for the rear to replace the worn out Rancho's on my 2015 Sierra All Terrain with 70K miles. My question is, I like the leveling kit that I have and the stance so can I just set all the shock's to the lowest setting and continue on with the leveling kit??

 

I also purchased Rough Country UCA's made for leveling kits to help with the angle for less stress. 

 

I purchased the 6112's through Battle Born last week on the 6th. ..what is up with their shipping T/A??

"Now Shipping!! 105 In Stock As Of 8/1 - Please Allow 2 Weeks Shipping from Bilstein"

They're about 2 weeks out as stated. I ordered on the 29th, and they shipped yesterday exactly 2 weeks later.

[Eneerge]

I ordered mine on July 18th and they still haven't shipped.

Edited August 13, 2019 by Eneerge

[BigAL-evation1500]

I just ordered my 6112s from the warehouse in Richmond BC. Said they'd be here tomorrow. I have a set of Readylift tubular UCAs to go with them.

Edited August 13, 2019 by BigAL-evation1500

[BowHunter1]

2 hours ago, Eneerge said:

I ordered mine on July 18th and they still haven't shipped.

Dang...…….and you ordered from Battle Born Offroad?? Have you called them to check on the status

[Slash L86]

Bilstein took 3 weeks to send my replacement set(first was broken right out of box) to 4wheelparts. I even called them directly after week 2 came around and was told there shouldn't be any reason for delay as they had 30 units in stock. You would think a company that has been in business for over 100 years would be on top of their game a little better. Least I was able to speak with a live person.

[slide187]

So, finally installed my 5100’s up front so I have them all the way around now. The truck definitely rides more planted now and handles bumps and potholes and rough roads a lot better. I chose to put the ride height at the 2nd setting which says 3/4” avg lift. I think that’s right about what I got, at least between that and an inch. And I wasn’t looking for much. Never really been interested in lifting or leveling and I don’t mind the rake usually because I haul a big ATV or tow multiples on a trailer. but it seems like the gm trucks have more than others. So before I had just over 3” of rake, and now I have just under 2-1/4”.

One thing I definitely noticed tho is that the steering really tightened up. I did an alignment at the same time and that’s right on, but when I’m at full lock left or right, I also noticed the front of the tires are rubbing on my UCA’s now and didn’t before. And this isn’t all that much lift.

So my question is: Is that normal, and to be expected? And is that gonna cause problems for the UCA’s/ tires in the long term? If so I’m probly gonna remove these and drop it back down to factory height cuz I already don’t like the way the steering feels, and to do damage over 3/4” front end lift isn’t worth it to me.

Thanks for any info, peeps!


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