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Here is a quick video I made going over my impressions of the 5100s and a few install tips.

 

 

 

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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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On 6/16/2022 at 10:21 AM, XXXII said:

Here is a quick video I made going over my impressions of the 5100s and a few install tips.

 

 

 

Well done narrative, thank you for your thoughtful input!
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I'm getting ready to do the shock upgrade.  Are people finding that the parts you have to re-use are ok?  I'm talking about the Spring Insulator - GM (15808594), the Front Spring Upper Seat - GM (15803177), and the Suspension Strut Bumper - GM (22830628).  If people are finding that these need to be replaced, I'd rather have them in advance than have to order or hunt them down. Thanks

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No Tyme Senior Enthusiast

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WOW, almost 1 year and no post... well I have my 5100"s for all four corners and will get then installed this week. I am just torn between the top notch and 1 notch lower for my 18 Crew 4X4 with 6' bed.

Any side shots out there to help me with my decision?

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Outlaww Enthusiast

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Has any  body installed 6112's at the lowest setting, for stock hight on a 2018 Crew cab 1500 Z71?    I cant seem to find anybody that has.  I was told they will give the best ride of bilsteins available.  But I want to ensure I end up with. the same factory ride hight, as they come with their own springs. 

 

My truck wont go off road, but I do commute on some poor condition, paved "county" roads.    

 

I do not want to change the stock ride height.  I like the original raked look and function.  

 

Thanks!

 

 

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Bringing this one back from the dead. (thanks Google) 

 

What's the consensus on a 5100 vs a 6112 on a 3/5 dropped 2018?

 

These stock shocks up front are bottoming out over hard bumps and I don't even know what these rears are. 

 

I'm running a Maxtrac lowering system, if that helps. IMG_0234(1).thumb.jpg.c1e35c899fca92aadb833193d03ec6c4.jpg

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On 4/27/2016 at 12:08 PM, MRTMotorsports said:

Check it, shiny new vendor tag! Im here to help you guys. My shop is in Las Vegas and I have been building trucks for 15+ years now. If I can be of any assistance or if I can quote you on some upgrades for your truck please shoot me a PM or email.

Does anyone know what happened to this guy? I know this is a very old thread. I tried sending him a message and it would not go through. He said his shop is in Vegas and I’m in Vegas, so I thought he could help me on a local level.

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