Installed Bilstein 5100's today

[crushNchowda]

 

Because at 2" I'm not that worried since I don't do a lot of heavy offloading other than my yard. He wanted to add MORE to his 2.25 which is completely different. IF he wants to take that off and run just the shocks then great but stacking 2 leveling kits is a bad idea (<That's what I'm worried about, not my blocks), that's why a lot of people remove the 3.5" RC kit and get a real 4" spindle lift.

 

2.5" is really the most in any combo IMO that won't cause just a ton of wear. Look through the Suspension Lift thread a lot of guys get the 3.5" lift and remove because of wear or horrible ride. Because its just a huge spacer, but then go talk to guys with BDS or similar and the ride is "stock" like.

 

 

OP, make sure to give us an update when you got some miles. A lot of people would like to know how much they settle with some miles on them.

 

I see what you mean. I imagine the 5100s may settle 1/4" based on some other members and what I've read on F150 forums

[Crf13]

Ahhhh...while that may be true, you do realize these shocks were designed SPECIFICALLY to be used w/ a level/small lift kit right? "BILSTEIN 5100 Series Shock Absorbers are designed specifically to help your lifted truck, Jeep or SUV reach its pinnacle in ride performance, while supplying the correct tuning and length for your specific lift. "- direct from Bilstein.

 

I do agree that leveling kits cause premature wear to a number of parts and are certainly a "cheapo" way to get some height, and that is why I also have opted to go w/ the 5100's to add a little more height while also getting a better ride without compromising the ball joints, tie rods, front suspension bushings, tire wear etc.

 

BUT - these shocks have been on backorder as others have mentioned, I purchased mine a month ago still no notification that they have shipped, I spoke to the customer service rep for the place I purchased them from and they indicated late November shipment...hopefully I hear something in the next week or 2.

 

Ahhhh...while that may be true, you do realize these shocks were designed SPECIFICALLY to be used w/ a level/small lift kit right? "BILSTEIN 5100 Series Shock Absorbers are designed specifically to help your lifted truck, Jeep or SUV reach its pinnacle in ride performance, while supplying the correct tuning and length for your specific lift. "- direct from Bilstein.

 

I do agree that leveling kits cause premature wear to a number of parts and are certainly a "cheapo" way to get some height, and that is why I also have opted to go w/ the 5100's to add a little more height while also getting a better ride without compromising the ball joints, tie rods, front suspension bushings, tire wear etc.

 

BUT - these shocks have been on backorder as others have mentioned, I purchased mine a month ago still no notification that they have shipped, I spoke to the customer service rep for the place I purchased them from and they indicated late November shipment...hopefully I hear something in the next week or 2.

So you're saying the shocks should help with wear and rare on truck? I've had those shocks for 3 months still in the box contemplating on selling them on here or actually putting them on.

[Stex]

OP, what notch setting did you use on the front shocks? One up from bottom? Top notch?

[IOMike]

I'm still in the market for a truck, so I obviously haven't tried these. But I have heard a few people say the truck rides harsher with these in regards to small bumps, tar lines and such. What do the people who have them think of that?

[SMiller]

I'm still in the market for a truck, so I obviously haven't tried these. But I have heard a few people say the truck rides harsher with these in regards to small bumps, tar lines and such. What do the people who have them think of that?

Firmer in a good way, they will handle big bumps like a boss, once you drive on them you will never go back, no brake dive, no wheel hop, no sway, no getting sideways out of control because the as send is bouncing.

[Stex]

 

I see what you mean. I imagine the 5100s may settle 1/4" based on some other members and what I've read on F150 forums

 

NO, 5100s do not settle. They have nothing to settle. The trucks front springs will settle not the 5100s.

[Stex]

So you're saying the shocks should help with wear and rare on truck? I've had those shocks for 3 months still in the box contemplating on selling them on here or actually putting them on.

 

http://www.bilsteinus.com/fileadmin/user_upload/user_upload_us/pdfs/Bil_LevShks_WebArticle.pdf

[CH15GMC]

I want to fit 275/65/20 on my truck and want to get the 5100's. From what read I need 2.25 to 2.5" of lift to fit them. Does anybody make 1/2" plate lift to combine with these? What are poeples thoughts on doing a combo to achieve a lift for that size of tire?