Best rear shocks?

14AllTerrain6.2 · September 17, 2016

I have the 4" Fabtech and my shocks are shot. I've replaced the fronts with Bilstein 5100 but not sure if Bilstein makes one that will work right with the 4" lift. My brother had my exact setup and put 5100s on the rear and they seemed fine but everything I've seen says they only go up to 1.8" lift. Will the 5100s work? If not, what is recommended?

Silvern Sentry · September 17, 2016

http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/shock-absorbers/bilstein/5100-lifted-truck/chevy?zenid=4d705791f98e0c048f1eb239398cbd27

This site says 'made for lifted truck 2''-6'' '

14AllTerrain6.2 · September 17, 2016

I don't see where it says that but neither one is for a 2014

amxguy1970 · September 17, 2016

A toss up between King, Icon and Fox if you want the best.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/kss-25001-150?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-king-off-road-racing-shocks&gclid=COLV6cuLl88CFYRsfgod8DIE7A

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Jon A · September 17, 2016

I have the 4" Fabtech and my shocks are shot. I've replaced the fronts with Bilstein 5100 but not sure if Bilstein makes one that will work right with the 4" lift. My brother had my exact setup and put 5100s on the rear and they seemed fine but everything I've seen says they only go up to 1.8" lift. Will the 5100s work? If not, what is recommended?

How much exactly are you lifted in the rear? If you want to stick to Bilsteins, their 5165's are a nice step up from the 5100's but still reasonably affordable. I'm lifted 2" in the rear and I'm running Bilstein 5165's ( #25-187717 ) which is longer and has more travel than the 5100's called out for these trucks, good from stock to 3" or so of lift. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-25-187717 If lifted a full 4" in the rear you'd want 25-175783 . These both have 255/70 valving which is firmer than the 5100's, providing noticeably better handling, especially if towing or hauling weight. They offer both softer and stiffer valving as well.

If you want to use these you'll need new bushings (BSN-2202G) and spacers (BSN-E4B4660R1), four of each. While it can be done by hand with a vice, I'd recommend having a shop press those in. I also recommend getting the billet mounting kit (11176015), two of those as they're nicer than the hose clamp deals.