Bilstein 5100 Articulation Diagram

[Delek]

There is a lot of talk about the Bilstein 5100s on here because they are a great option for our trucks. I have them on my truck and while trying to figure out my next step in my suspension I drew a diagram showing what I think to be the articulation levels of the shocks. Anyways, thought Id share it here in case anyone was curious or wanted a better understanding of how they work. Please let me know if I am wrong!!

 

* The highlighted “boxes” represent the total allowance of your suspensions articulation with stock components (range of A-arms, etc.). In a perfect world, another way to look at it would be the range from your upper bump stop to your lower droop stop. 

* I realized afterwards there are 4 possible settings not 3

* I also realized that the proper location to show the range of articulation (Highlighted part) on each shock would be at the body of the shock and not halfway up the piston of the shock. Not sure what I was thinking but the idea remains the same.

* Lots of talk about spring compression related to Bilstein 5100s. As you can see, each setting provides the same spring compression.

* From what I can see the most neutral position would be either the .75" or the 1.25" setting, as both of those settings are no where near the upper extreme or the lower extreme of the shocks total articulation.