Bilstein shocks thread

MRTMotorsports · March 9, 2017

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They came in already...looking forward to installing them when I have some free time. Going to PM you on some wheel prices here in a little bit.

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07+ GM / Chevy 1500 2wd / 4wd Bilstein 5100 Complete Set - http://shop.mrtmotorsports.net/bilstein-shock-sets/bilstein-5100-complete-set/2423830433238319/i-2304103.aspx

Have they came out with 5100's for the new Colorados?

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Kickapoo · March 9, 2017

Can you shackle the rear end with the 5100's? Will it jeopardize ride quality?

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MRTMotorsports · March 9, 2017

Lifted or lowered? As long as its within the Bilstein specs, it should be fine.

Kickapoo · March 9, 2017

Are there better coil springs, maybe an eibach spring to go along with these to increase ride quality?

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Severado · March 9, 2017

Are there better coil springs, maybe an eibach spring to go along with these to increase ride quality?

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Same thing I asked. After some research I found out that the factory coils are 550 lbs./in. spring rate. So it's a matter of coil length and spring rate. I should just call Eibach and ask.

Edit: Many of the popular coilovers use (up to 3 inches of lift) an Eibach Coil-Over Spring, 3.0 in. Inside Diameter, 14 in. Length, 700 lbs./in.Spring Rate. They cost around $100 each.

I happen to have a spare set of factory coils, so I'm going to measure them this morning. So our factory springs measure around 12 in. length wise. That's why RHA struts support up to a 2 inch lift without a problem. I'm going to add a video that helps explain it all.

Edited March 11, 2017 by Severado

MRTMotorsports · March 9, 2017

The valving in the shocks is designed to work with the factory coil spring, upping the spring rate may cause a worse ride then factory. If you havent tried the 5100 shocks on their own with the factory springs first, you might be getting ahead of yourself a little. Almost all aftermarket springs will be a heavier spring rate, which may not be what you are looking for. We normally bump the spring rate by 50lbs for every 150lbs of added weight over the front. We can supply "universal" coil springs that will fit these shocks no problem, but we would need to know the requested spring rate and length.

Ezekiel2517 · March 10, 2017

The third ring on the 5100s was just a smidge lower than the 4600s + 1.5 level. That level kit left me perfectly level looking. I did not like it. I still wanted a slight rake since I tow and the third ring left it just like I wanted. I cant imagine doing a 2" without adding the rear spacer. It would look nose high.

I never ran the 4600s without level. I did both (and new tires) all at the same time. THat made it really hard to diagnose the issue. I think it was the level kit though if I had to put money on it.

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MRTMotorsports · March 10, 2017

The third ring on the 5100s was just a smidge lower than the 4600s + 1.5 level. That level kit left me perfectly level looking. I did not like it. I still wanted a slight rake since I tow and the third ring left it just like I wanted. I cant imagine doing a 2" without adding the rear spacer. It would look nose high.

I never ran the 4600s without level. I did both (and new tires) all at the same time. THat made it really hard to diagnose the issue. I think it was the level kit though if I had to put money on it.

Excellent review. We suspect is was the spacer, as the leveling spacers limit the already limited travel these trucks have from the factory. The 5100 is a superior shock to the 4600 in ride quality as well.

Kickapoo · March 10, 2017

If I added cognito lower control arms would that help out the ride quality?

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aaronarf · March 12, 2017

So far I am happy with my ride at setting 3 on the 5100s. I do like a more firm ride though, stock was too soft and non compliant.

Threerun · March 14, 2017

I've got the 5100's front and rear, front's set to 3 as well. The front shocks perform well- very well behaved. The 5100 rear shocks are a little jarring though. Much more so than the Bilstein 5160 rear shocks I had on a 2016 Tacoma. I was kind of surprised.

MRTMotorsports · March 20, 2017

Thank you for the continued orders!!

We are stocked up on 5100s, get yours here - http://shop.mrtmotorsports.net/bilstein-shock-sets/bilstein-5100-complete-set/2423830433238319/i-2304103.aspx

I've got the 5100's front and rear, front's set to 3 as well. The front shocks perform well- very well behaved. The 5100 rear shocks are a little jarring though. Much more so than the Bilstein 5160 rear shocks I had on a 2016 Tacoma. I was kind of surprised.

Do you have the NHT Heavy Tow package?

Gofas · March 21, 2017

Well after having 5100's on for a year like them even better. They soften up a bit after carrying medium:heavy payloads and some towing.

Gofas · March 21, 2017

Wait, I have 4600 shocks for the last year!

MRTMotorsports · March 21, 2017

Yellow/Blue = 4600

Silver/Black = 5100

Both a big upgrade over the stock shocks. Go with the 4600 if you want to keep stock height or are needing maximum control for towing or want to run a leveling spacer. Go with the 5100 if you want to level the truck without a spacer or if you like to go offroad.