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Can’t remember from when I installed the 5100 but I want to lower the front shock to the bottom ring for stock ride height so I need to take the spring off for that? Wanting to do that tomorow but need to know if I gotta get a spring compressor first


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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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Ray Gaeta New Member

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I have a :

 

2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab RWD
 

I’d really like to run a 35 but I am not a big fan of 4+ inch lifts. Unless there is some sort of coilover UCA combo I am missing. So I guess I’ll have to settle for something in the 33 range, ideally 305/70/17...Have people gotten away with that tire set up with the 6112 shocks?

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lucas287 Enthusiast

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On 4/25/2019 at 3:30 PM, Sierra Dan said:

4600 and 5100 are built identically on the internal side other than a longer shaft for the 2" of lift.

 

Not looking to start something here but as of today (maybe different in the past) this is false information. I've called Bilstein twice now and spoken with two different dudes who have confirmed that the valving is indeed different. 

 

They keep their valving specs on lock down but they confirmed it's different and that the 4600s have softer valving, by how much? No clue! 

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4 minutes ago, lucas287 said:

Not looking to start something here but as of today (maybe different in the past) this is false information. I've called Bilstein twice now and spoken with two different dudes who have confirmed that the valving is indeed different. 

 

They keep their valving specs on lock down but they confirmed it's different and that the 4600s have softer valving, by how much? No clue! 

...SOOO for someone who isn't looking to increase height on the front (which is clearly the minority) 4600 is probably the way to go!

Ryan A New Member

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Ok starting to go cross-eyed, I have a '14 GMC 1500 Z71, having Bilstein 5100's put on Thursday, planning to go with the highest setting, what's the biggest tire size I can go without rubbing, or with minor trimming on the factory 18's? Kind of eyeing 285/65/18's or 275/70/18's in BFG AT2 or Goodyear Duratracs

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On 6/7/2020 at 4:37 PM, Ryan A said:

Ok starting to go cross-eyed, I have a '14 GMC 1500 Z71, having Bilstein 5100's put on Thursday, planning to go with the highest setting, what's the biggest tire size I can go without rubbing, or with minor trimming on the factory 18's? Kind of eyeing 285/65/18's or 275/70/18's in BFG AT2 or Goodyear Duratracs

I have LT275/70/18s, no lift Ko2s and no rub. 2014 silverado CC 4wd. So you should be able to do at least that. 

jtwillia2 New Member

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I think I want to go somewhere between stock rake and level. Anyone got pics using the 2nd notch? Thanks.

Ryan A New Member

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8 hours ago, peejaykay said:

I have LT275/70/18s, no lift Ko2s and no rub. 2014 silverado CC 4wd. So you should be able to do at least that. 

Thanks, went with the 5100's at the highest notch, and the 275/70/18 BFG KO's, only rubbing is one right turn at full lock, I just need to tie back the inner fender liner and it looks to be no rub after that, very happy with the ride and looks, a little stiffer than stock but I always felt the stock ride was too soft anyway, should have done this from the get go, with a tape measure it's 1" higher in the rear after the install

 

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Darthmalo Enthusiast

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5 hours ago, jtwillia2 said:

I think I want to go somewhere between stock rake and level. Anyone got pics using the 2nd notch? Thanks.

I went with the 2nd notch.  I think looks good and I wanted some rake.  The truck ride better than the rancho factory shocks E1850EC0-6284-404B-89A8-2385D19E3CA2.jpeg.d12faf0cd2bd6ec6127f9111cf74922b.jpegks 

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On 6/21/2020 at 9:50 PM, Darthmalo said:

I went with the 2nd notch.  I think looks good and I wanted some rake.  The truck ride better than the rancho factory shocks E1850EC0-6284-404B-89A8-2385D19E3CA2.jpeg.d12faf0cd2bd6ec6127f9111cf74922b.jpegks 

 

Thanks! Looks great!

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AFournier Enthusiast

AFournier

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Hey everyone, I need some help figuring out what to do with my truck:

 

2017 Z71 CC 90,000km

Installed Airlift 5000 at rear last year

Front end now looks stupid low, and front suspension feels dead. Rear suspension feels just fine now with the air bags.

 

It seems like the 5100 will be the best bang for my buck. Should I install a full kit on all 4 corners, with new coils up front? Can I just get away with installing the 5100 up front?

Moore84 Enthusiast

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Anyone know of a good deal for a set of 5100’s right now? Looking to buy in the next week. Thanks. 

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2 hours ago, Moore84 said:

Anyone know of a good deal for a set of 5100’s right now? Looking to buy in the next week. Thanks. 

It won’t be quite within the week but probably in about a month. I’ll be taking mine off and putting 6112s on. They have about 20k miles on them so I’ll do $120 for the pair 

Granite7 Enthusiast

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Added Bilstein 6112s on the highest notch today. Rear has 5100s and 2.25” blocks (1” of lift). It turned out exactly like I wanted it to be.
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