Quick question on Bilstein 4600

[Jmiller11331]

on my LTX the 4600's work just fine with oversized Michelin defender 285/65/20's give some float back to a 20". Yes the shocks are firmer the difference is when you get on washboard bumps. the floatie shocks will unhook and truck can get dangerous loose. The 4600's dampen better so stay in control better. The extra damping also helps keep bigger/heavier tires connected to the ground and in control.

You think I can do the rear just to see how I like them some what before spending $400 on the entire truck?


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[damnthetorpedoes]

17 minutes ago, Jmiller11331 said:

You think I can do the rear just to see how I like them some what before spending $400 on the entire truck?


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The general consensus is that you should always replace all 4 corners at the same time. I too am considering starting with the rear to see how it feels though. I had the 4600 series on my Yukon, and while I wouldn't say they were an improvement over the factory magnaride, they were very good for being a passive shock. I plan on ordering the 5100's for this truck within the next week.  

[Jmiller11331]

The general consensus is that you should always replace all 4 corners at the same time. I too am considering starting with the rear to see how it feels though. I had the 4600 series on my Yukon, and while I wouldn't say they were an improvement over the factory magnaride, they were very good for being a passive shock. I plan on ordering the 5100's for this truck within the next week.  

If I have a 2.5 RC level only in the front can I still use 4600s? Or do I have to use 5100s. The truck is bone stock other than the front level


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[damnthetorpedoes]

Just now, Jmiller11331 said:

If I have a 2.5 RC level only in the front can I still use 4600s? Or do I have to use 5100s. The truck is bone stock other than the front level


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My understanding is that you can. I have a 2" RC front only level and am going to remove it and replace with the 5100's at the full 1.85" setting. Should be close enough/slightly better as sometime my truck looks like it has the Cali lean. 

[Jmiller11331]

My understanding is that you can. I have a 2" RC front only level and am going to remove it and replace with the 5100's at the full 1.85" setting. Should be close enough/slightly better as sometime my truck looks like it has the Cali lean. 

I guess I’ll get the rear shocks and test them out and if they’re good I’ll get the front


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[hirdlej]

I have a 2017 regular cab, short box, 2wd Z85 truck.  I have sitting on my workbench a brand new set of 4600 bilsteins.  I was going to try to find time to install them today.  I will give you a review if you can wait a bit.  The rears will only take a few minutes but it'll be my first time removing strut springs so I'm not sure if I can get the front done in the limited amount of time I have.

[Jmiller11331]

I have a 2017 regular cab, short box, 2wd Z85 truck.  I have sitting on my workbench a brand new set of 4600 bilsteins.  I was going to try to find time to install them today.  I will give you a review if you can wait a bit.  The rears will only take a few minutes but it'll be my first time removing strut springs so I'm not sure if I can get the front done in the limited amount of time I have.

Yes please let me know!!!


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[Pearl2017]

18 hours ago, Jmiller11331 said:

You think I can do the rear just to see how I like them some what before spending $400 on the entire truck?


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Ha, I do have just the rears and am looking to do the fronts now with 36k on them.

[hirdlej]

I did my truck last night and figured I would post up initial impressions.  Granted I only have about 20 miles on the new setup.  I take the same route I have been for the last 14 years on my way to work.  It's a 10 mile jaunt that has sub 30mph roads with cracks, sewer caps, a railroad crossing, and massive speed bumps in my parking lot.

 

Starting out this morning for the first 2 blocks there was zero difference.  I was actually disappointed.  The road was smooth as it always is, then I pulled on the interstate. I reached about 40 mph until traffic slowed up.  Pulled off the highway and took my side roads.  I noticed the bumps in the road instead of a sharp *CRACK* was more of a mild *THUD*.  The explosive dash banging was reduced to a normal ride. The first for this truck.  I then realized *a-ha*, the shocks are probably needing time to settle in or break-in.  As I got closer and closer to work, it got only better.  I think I'll need a thousand miles on them before they're fully settled in but only time will tell.  The most impressive thing on the whole trip were our mammoth speed bumps we have.  They're real short and sharp.  My truck used to launch upwards and the shock would top-out when going over them causing a hard BANG.  Now it just floats up effortlessly and settles in where it should.  Overall I would say if you're a dumbass and don't know about cars, don't bother replacing them.  If you're a connoisseur of the perfect driving experience, you'll appreciate the subtle changes the shocks made for the money.  So far, I'm happy.  I'll update this thread as the miles rack up.