AllTerrainX Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) I am trying to decide between the Bilstein 5100 for the front (max height setting, 2.75"?) and rear (1") and just getting rid of the junk Rancho's. Its $360 on Amazon. Front - Bilstein 24238304 Shock Absorber https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T367RUS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7P91ybEK4MRDR Rear - Bilstein 33-238319 Shock Absorber https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T369HRY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zQ91yb8RC4E1M OR $150 for the 2.5" Rough Country Leveling Lift Kit but keeping the Rancho's. http://www.roughcountry.com/gm-leveling-lift-kit-1305-10.html Looking to fit 33x12.50R20 with either 0 or -12 offset wheel. Thoughts? Truck only has over 1500 miles. Edited March 26, 2017 by AllTerrainX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra706 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Bilstein Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigan2500hd Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I'm installing the Bilsteins this week if they get here soon. Decided on this route after having several other styles of leveling kits. If they don't lift enough ( 1.85") then I will go back to the stock height setting on the Bilsteins and add a level kit. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTerrainX Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) I'm installing the Bilsteins this week if they get here soon. Decided on this route after having several other styles of leveling kits. If they don't lift enough ( 1.85") then I will go back to the stock height setting on the Bilsteins and add a level kit. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk Front and rear? Going to max out the front settings? Let me know how they turn out after driving on them for awhile and settling Edited March 26, 2017 by AllTerrainX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grjfer Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I currently have the RC lift, and I am going to replace it with the Bilstein 5100's. Sight sponsor http://www.mrtmotorsports.netwill beat that Amazon price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronarf Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Bilstein 5100s from MRT! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiserman79 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Bilsteins maxed. Rides 1000x better than rancho. Completely changed how my truck rides, corners etc. Not 100% level which I'm good with don't want a squat with light loads. Just about 1/4 inch lower in front Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigan2500hd Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Front and rear? Going to max out the front settings? Let me know how they turn out after driving on them for awhile and settling I'm only doing the front for now. I tow and haul quite a bit of weight time to time so I'll wait to see what it looks like "leveled" and hooked up to a trailer and load with tools. I may want to swap out the factory blocks with a taller version. I got my front Bilsteins for $199 shipped. Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigan2500hd Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Bilsteins maxed. Rides 1000x better than rancho. Completely changed how my truck rides, corners etc. Not 100% level which I'm good with don't want a squat with light loads. Just about 1/4 inch lower in front Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Looks just right to me. Are those stock size tires or one size over? Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiserman79 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) 285 65 18 edited* nitto grappler g2 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Edited March 27, 2017 by Hiserman79 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigan2500hd Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 16" wheels? Are they18" maybe? Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dock Rocker Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) I have had both and I will now take the Billsteins 10 times out of 10. MRT hooked me up to. Great guys to deal with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited March 27, 2017 by Dock Rocker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugworth Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 So these Billsteins will give you lift instead of the level kit?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrsilv15 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Bilstein 5100's only have a 1.75" lift max. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spate47 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Bilsteins maxed. Rides 1000x better than rancho. Completely changed how my truck rides, corners etc. Not 100% level which I'm good with don't want a squat with light loads. Just about 1/4 inch lower in front Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Tapatalk Looks super slick!! No lift in the rear?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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