Bilstein shocks thread

[jgraves13]

forgot to post the results

Any pictures from the side?


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[jgraves13]

forgot to post the results

Any pictures from the side?


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[jgraves13]

forgot to post the results

Any pictures from the side?


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[truckguy82]

Anyone know what a shop should charge for labor for installing the 5100's up front.

 

I already did the rears, took like 15 minutes lol.

 

The fronts I called up a few shops and got 2 quotes, $350 and $400, that's just for labor. 4 hours labor. That seems really expensive.

[oodmoff]

I was quoted $350 from 4wheel parts for just the front, found a small local shop to do all 4 for 200 bucks

 

in all fairness 4whl parts is having a presidents day sale for 15% off and free install.

 

will get a picture from the side loaded up...

Edited February 19, 2018 by oodmoff

[14BlackSilverado]

16 minutes ago, truckguy82 said:

Anyone know what a shop should charge for labor for installing the 5100's up front.

 

I already did the rears, took like 15 minutes lol.

 

The fronts I called up a few shops and got 2 quotes, $350 and $400, that's just for labor. 4 hours labor. That seems really expensive.

Wow that is expensive.  I just got all 4 installed for $150.

[oodmoff]

Edited February 19, 2018 by oodmoff

[oodmoff]

[MBSierra17]

1 hour ago, truckguy82 said:

Anyone know what a shop should charge for labor for installing the 5100's up front.

 

I already did the rears, took like 15 minutes lol.

 

The fronts I called up a few shops and got 2 quotes, $350 and $400, that's just for labor. 4 hours labor. That seems really expensive.

I paid $270 for front install and alignment. 

[truckguy82]

Local shops I’m assuming? Pep boys was $350 without alignment. I’d assume thats a nationwide price.

[truckguy82]

Screw it might just do them myself, just tired of getting dirty and I’m so busy these days.

 

$150 I’d do, but $350 def not

[jgraves13]

Looks great! Did you do new rear blocks too, or just leave the stock ones? Really like your exhaust btw


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[oodmoff]

stock blocks...thanks btw!  has a little rake...(I will report back with amount)

need to clean er up....

[6.2_GMC_DEN]

On 2/17/2018 at 8:03 PM, MBSierra17 said:

Literally had the exact same problem a couple months ago. Who was the vendor? They took mine back no issues, and I ended up buying a replacement from a different distributor. 

Yea Bilstein will not warranty. Total BS!

[Mileguru]

4 Wheel Parts has a President's Day sale on the adjustable 5100s + free install (great deal for the fronts) + $152 alignment + tax...so $535 out the door price for me in southern CA. I can't decide whether to do this or just remove the rear block for free.

 

My goal is to level the truck as much as I can and probably keep the stock tire size. I will not tow anything.

I have a supercharger too, so maybe lowering the rear an inch and a half is better than raising the front.

 

Is it a wise idea to remove the rear block to accomplish this level?????