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On 12/6/2019 at 3:52 PM, SamDSJR said:

My configuration is 11,400lbs. 2019 5.3 w/Max Tow, 3.42, 4x4, 8-Speed tranny, Crew Cab Short Bed, 18" rims.

 I also have the Max Tow/NHT 2019 Sierra Elevation.

The ride is definitely more firm in this truck compared to my last truck, 2007 Silverado Z71.  Last truck had original shocks in it that were probably quite worn out and helped with the “soft ride”.

I equate the ride in my current truck to perhaps how a 3/4 ton would’ve felt 10-15 years ago.  The rear end does feel “bouncy” hitting bumps at speed.

I’m also running BFG KO2’s that are an LT tire on 20” rims and a leveling kit up front.

I’m sure that doesn’t help with the ride either!

I’m curious as to how this truck will handle my 24’ TT next spring.  My last truck felt very “floaty” while towing, where this one I’m thinking will be more “solid”.

 

What is everyone’s opinion on the Max Tow/NHT suspension and ride quality?

Would Bilstien 5100 improve the day to day ride quality?

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Hi Guys,    For what its worth, I loaned my new truck to Bilstein to use my 2020 Silverado Crewcab 4X4 3.0L Dramax as a test mule last week. I am near their San Diego Corporate office a

lebag335
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I had 5100’s put on my ‘15 Ford FX4 Lariat. They made a HUGE difference. However; the Ranchos on my TB LT are excellent and feel as well, if not better, than the 5100’s on my Ford. I will not be chang

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Just an update on this... I emailed Bilstein today.    They said the product would "hit the shelves first quarter of 2020".    Looking forward to putting some 5100 ride leveling sh

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20 hours ago, Snuff said:

Yes - I am going to run stock springs and see how it goes.

do you know what stock spring rate is for 19 silverados?...….700lbs?

 

 feels ike it has no dampening in stock shock and springs are doing most of work on stock silverados….

 

I may just go this route over kings, idk for my purpose eibachs probably be good fit, kings maybe overkill for me...and don't know how much nicer they would be,.plus eibach is only 20min away and can just go there and have em do it....they have good reviews for daily driver with minor offroad use....

 

what is labor cost generally to have 4 shocks installed.....I could probably do it myself but don't have space 

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I just recently installed the new Eibachs and they have made a dramatic improvement over the stock front shocks. I already had Rancho adjustable 9000's on the rear for a few months and felt the difference between front and rear on large bumps especially at higher speeds on freeway bridge transitions. The 305/55-20 Dick Cepek Trail Country EXP tires are much heavier and stiffer  (62lbs vs. 41) than stock tires so the front would bounce uncomfortably at times. The new shocks don't do that and feel smoother on smooth roads and a little rougher on bumpier roads, but not too rough. Over driveways and speed bumps they actually feel smoother and the truck doesn't bottom out or bounce up and down. I had and kept on a Superlift 2' leveling kit on front and set the new shocks to the second to the highest setting for a 3" total lift in front. So with the 2 inch rear blocks the truck measures 41" high all around. The truck used to rock side to side if you jiggled the steering  wheel and felt like my old overloaded service van rocking when it did that. that too is gone.

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I had 5100’s put on my ‘15 Ford FX4 Lariat. They made a HUGE difference. However; the Ranchos on my TB LT are excellent and feel as well, if not better, than the 5100’s on my Ford. I will not be changing to Bilstiens this time. 

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It aligned fine and they added some caster according to the results sheet. I'm sure both control arms are somewhat droopy, but I really don't feel any abnormalities in the handling. It's a marked improvement over stock. 

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I really hope these are released soon.  I loved them on my '18, lots of improvement.  My '19 Trail Boss has larger tires, and after about 13,000 miles it feels like I have a blow front shock.   Ranchos are not great, they could do MUCH better with factory options IMO.  

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On 8/15/2019 at 12:38 PM, Sin City Trail Boss said:

Interesting.

 

How will the 5100s compare to my stock Z71 Rancho shocks that come with the Trail Boss?

 

 

 

 

If the 5100s work like the ones I put on my 2014 will loose any ride quality the truck came with. Very happy with the way the truck rides now. Keeping mine stock happy camper here.  

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All,

 

I reached out to Bilstein for an updated date now that we are into the new year.  Their response.....

 

"We are estimating by the end of 2nd quarter"

 

And the wait continues........

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The rear Bilstein B8 5100 shocks are now released.  I just bought a pair and put them on my 2019 Silverado RST Z71.  Made a big difference just having them swapped out on the rear.  I bought Bilstein PN 24-293471. The fronts are not yet available. 

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4 hours ago, GM Niner said:

The rear Bilstein B8 5100 shocks are now released.  I just bought a pair and put them on my 2019 Silverado RST Z71.  Made a big difference just having them swapped out on the rear.  I bought Bilstein PN 24-293471. The fronts are not yet available. 

does it ride stock height? or are you lifted?

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I run stock height.  I believe the PN 24-293471 is good for 0 to +1" on the RST.  If you go to Bilstein's website and look up your truck, it shows PN 24-309516 for a Custom Trail Boss (which has a stock 2" lift), and also says it's good for 0 to +1".  So if your truck is lifted it may be best to contact Bilstein for your best option.

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rears have been out for awhile.....lot of kits come with them, I don't think they are any different than 2018 in rear cuz am pretty sure someone has already swapped his out from last gen to new gen

but yeah.....idk wtf takes a company almost 2 years to come out with product.....i think fox too in 2.0 aren't out

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