Bilstein 5100...now what?

Edelman13 · February 18, 2016

So I got bilstein 5100's in and installed. After searching around to get them ordered In a reasonable time I was told to check Summit racing and they had the fronts and rear to by in two week and that's only because the fronts were on backorder. Anyway, I installed them myself and am looking at my truck thinking it needs a little more. Suggestions and opinions are encouraged. Thanks!! I'll attach a photo. It's a 2015 1500 Slate Gray Silverado LT 2WD (pissed about not getting 4WD but that's a my own dumb mistake).

Edelman13 · February 18, 2016

Apparently I don't know how to add a picture...

Edelman13 · February 21, 2016

here she is..

Imperial91 · February 29, 2016

We are in the same boat, I too made a dumb mistake of not getting 4wd. Things I've done to mine so far: Tint, added oem sidesteps (bought from Craigslist, installed myself... Dealership wanted $800 with install, I paid roughy a quarter of that), I have my bilsteins being delivered, and I plasti dip both front and back bow ties black.

tnchevy · February 29, 2016

Even though your truck is level it looks nose high which is common on leveled trucks. I would either add an inch block to the rear or drop the front down one setting on the bilsteins.

15slvrDbl · February 29, 2016

Even though your truck is level it looks nose high which is common on leveled trucks. I would either add an inch block to the rear or drop the front down one setting on the bilsteins.

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GMC-AT · February 29, 2016

Your truck looks fine. So many are caught up on getting their truck "true" level according to measurements front and back. When the reality is these trucks need some rake (1.5-2in) to look right.

Personally I think these trucks look awful when they are close to true level... even with a little rake (.5in) they still tend to look noise high.. keep at least 1.5in of rake

fondupot · February 29, 2016

and am looking at my truck thinking it needs a little more.

More lift? No do not stock a leveling kit with the Bilsteins. It will ride like SHIT. Someone has already made that mistake on here and he regretted it.

amxguy1970 · February 29, 2016

So I got bilstein 5100's in and installed. After searching around to get them ordered In a reasonable time I was told to check Summit racing and they had the fronts and rear to by in two week and that's only because the fronts were on backorder. Anyway, I installed them myself and am looking at my truck thinking it needs a little more. Suggestions and opinions are encouraged. Thanks!! I'll attach a photo. It's a 2015 1500 Slate Gray Silverado LT 2WD (pissed about not getting 4WD but that's a my own dumb mistake).

Why, do you need it?

The 1.8 bilsteins get you sure looks a lot more in that pic. I'm with GMC AT on keeping some rake but this should have left some. What are your fender measurements?

Tyler

amxguy1970 · February 29, 2016

We are in the same boat, I too made a dumb mistake of not getting 4wd. Things I've done to mine so far: Tint, added oem sidesteps (bought from Craigslist, installed myself... Dealership wanted $800 with install, I paid roughy a quarter of that), I have my bilsteins being delivered, and I plasti dip both front and back bow ties black.

As with Edelman above, why, do you need it?

Tyler

Edelman13 · February 29, 2016

I go to the local mountains to snowboard, hit glamis as often as I can and also hit the lake to go wakeboarding during the summer It's not needed for 95% of the time...it's the 5% that leaves me frustrated. Haha. I mean I can make it without the 4WD just would be much easier if I had it And I haven't measured it yet but I will as soon as I can and let you know. Also I'll take some more pictures so you can get a different view of it

Edelman13 · March 1, 2016

Even though your truck is level it looks nose high which is common on leveled trucks. I would either add an inch block to the rear or drop the front down one setting on the bilsteins.

It's the angle of the picture it definitely not nose high. I'll take some more pics

Imperial91 · March 1, 2016

As with Edelman above, why, do you need it?

Tyler

It's not needing as much as wanting, living in Phoenix I am surrounded by desert and the opportunity for off-roading. Granted the stuff I will be doing most often, 2wd can handle without a doubt. This is my first truck, I was just so excited about all the other little details to where I overlooked 4wd completely, having it just creates a peace of mind.

Edelman13 · March 1, 2016

More lift? No do not stock a leveling kit with the Bilsteins. It will ride like SHIT. Someone has already made that mistake on here and he regretted it.

No not more lift. More As in more things to make the truck look better or performance