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Bilstein 5100 shocks for 3"-3.5" rear block!

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pewterliftedz

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I'm currently running a 2.5" rear block in place of the factory 1.25" to keep some rake with my leveling kit.  I will be installing the Superlift 3.5" kit in the coming weeks, and want to install a 3" or 3.5" rear block to maintain some rake; also planning to install a set of 5100's at the same time.  I know bilstein offers the 5160 shock that will work with 0-2" rear lift, but I personally don't have the need for a remote reservoir.  

 

So I went searching for a shock that had similar dimensions to the 5160, and I found the 2012 Dodge Ram shock, part# 24-187374.

 

Silverado 5100 #33-238319

Collapsed Length (IN) - 16.18
Extended Length (IN) - 25.79

 

Silverado 5160 #25-242515

Collapsed Length (IN) - 16.14
Extended Length (IN) - 26.81

 

Dodge 5100 #24-187374

Collapsed Length (IN): 16.75

Extended Length (IN): 26.73

 

I'm probably going to order a pair to try it out.

michigan2500hd Senior Enthusiast

michigan2500hd

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4 hours ago, pewterliftedz said:

I'm currently running a 2.5" rear block in place of the factory 1.25" to keep some rake with my leveling kit.  I will be installing the Superlift 3.5" kit in the coming weeks, and want to install a 3" or 3.5" rear block to maintain some rake; also planning to install a set of 5100's at the same time.  I know bilstein offers the 5160 shock that will work with 0-2" rear lift, but I personally don't have the need for a remote reservoir.  

 

So I went searching for a shock that had similar dimensions to the 5160, and I found the 2012 Dodge Ram shock, part# 24-187374.

 

Silverado 5100 #33-238319

Collapsed Length (IN) - 16.18
Extended Length (IN) - 25.79

 

Silverado 5160 #25-242515

Collapsed Length (IN) - 16.14
Extended Length (IN) - 26.81

 

Dodge 5100 #24-187374

Collapsed Length (IN): 16.75

Extended Length (IN): 26.73

 

I'm probably going to order a pair to try it out.

Another option is to use the regular 5100 that accommodates a 1" lift and add shock extensions. I have them because I swapped the 1.25" stock block for a 3". 

The extensions I bought are very heavy duty, not a flimsy piece of junk. 

I like doing it this way because I can use my stock shocks or my Bilsteins.. Or go back to stock height if I want and use any shock I want. 

Right now I have Bilsteins in front and stock in rear. Seems to give the best ride on my 2015 NHT. 

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