Bilstien 5100 Deals?

[2003 SSEi]

Has anyone came across any good deals on a set of Bilstiens?  I saw SD Truck springs has 20% off but a set of 5100s came to 399.  It seems they are about $40 bucks more than eBay.  

 

So any body have any leads on deals?

[Snowcamo]

Given the part numbers are correct 4 wheel parts looks to be cheaper. It's where I got mine.

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[Deadeye]

Like Snocamo said, my cart at 4WP came to $353 with the discount code. Trying to decide between the 5100 and 4600. 

[Snowcamo]

Like Snocamo said, my cart at 4WP came to $353 with the discount code. Trying to decide between the 5100 and 4600. 

Iirc they are valved the same, but one strut is adjustable.

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[Deadeye]

9 minutes ago, Snowcamo said:

Iirc they are valved the same, but one strut is adjustable.

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That is what I have read. A few on the forum have said the 5100 ride harsh at max setting. I would only go 3rd from bottom at most. Planned on getting the 4600 and maybe a 1" or 1.5 " spacer but a guy at SD Springs suggested the 5100 for a smoother ride and would handle the load when I have my trailer hooked up. 

[tylerc2009]

Adding 5100’s on Monday. I bought mine on Amazon as I think they were the cheapest I could find them. 
 

Any ideas on the biggest tire I could run with the fronts at the highest setting? 285/60/20? 285/55/20?

[Snowcamo]

That is what I have read. A few on the forum have said the 5100 ride harsh at max setting. I would only go 3rd from bottom at most. Planned on getting the 4600 and maybe a 1" or 1.5 " spacer but a guy at SD Springs suggested the 5100 for a smoother ride and would handle the load when I have my trailer hooked up. 

Yeah mine ride harsh @ max setting. No getting around that. Some say go p rated tires, but its not worth the trouble to me. They are way more susceptible to blow-outs and picking up nails.

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[TXGREEK]

Adding 5100’s on Monday. I bought mine on Amazon as I think they were the cheapest I could find them. 

 

Any ideas on the biggest tire I could run with the fronts at the highest setting? 285/60/20? 285/55/20?

 

2014-2018, Stock wheels, possibly 275/60/20’s. It’s not just the height but the width too, backing up while hard turn still rubbed.

 

I had the 2.25 spacers with 5100’s and still rubbed, bought new wheels with +1 off set which worked for the level, ride quality was horrible then lifted with same wheels, went to 34” tires and ride quality is far better than leveled.

 

 

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[2018GMC]

I got 1.75” lift with 3rd from bottom or 1 down from top. Rides fine, not harsh but much more controlled over speed bumps and pot holes. No more ship in the ocean feel. 5100 and 4600 ride stiffer than stock rancho. I now feel expansion joints more but will take that for all the other benefits.

 

If you going to level or lift front, forget spacers, go 5100 and if you want more lift than 1.75” then get a real lift kit.

 

[2018GMC]

5100 also add 1” of travel to front and rear. If you go max setting in front then you will notice a stiffer, harsher front end. I used the stock strut rod nut since the ones supplied with 5100 bottomed out on threads and I got a rattling banging noise after a month. Installed stock nuts and it’s as quiet as factory. Make sure you get front end alignment to correct toe after 5100.

[TXGREEK]

I got 1.75” lift with 3rd from bottom or 1 down from top. Rides fine, not harsh but much more controlled over speed bumps and pot holes. No more ship in the ocean feel. 5100 and 4600 ride stiffer than stock rancho. I now feel expansion joints more but will take that for all the other benefits.
 
If you going to level or lift front, forget spacers, go 5100 and if you want more lift than 1.75” then get a real lift kit.
 

Id have to agree with you on the “spacers” BUT the best ride quality would be using quality Coil Overs for either way you want to raise your front end.


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[TXGREEK]

I got 1.75” lift with 3rd from bottom or 1 down from top. Rides fine, not harsh but much more controlled over speed bumps and pot holes. No more ship in the ocean feel. 5100 and 4600 ride stiffer than stock rancho. I now feel expansion joints more but will take that for all the other benefits.
 
If you going to level or lift front, forget spacers, go 5100 and if you want more lift than 1.75” then get a real lift kit.
 

Id have to agree with you on the “spacers” BUT the best ride quality would be using quality Coil Overs for either way you want to raise your front end.


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[Snowcamo]

Id have to agree with you on the “spacers” BUT the best ride quality would be using quality Coil Overs for either way you want to raise your front end.


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Which ones do you have and what they cost you to your door?

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[TXGREEK]

Which ones do you have and what they cost you to your door?

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CST Coil Overs, installed same time as lift. Approx $1300 but they’re designed for the 4.5” CST Lift. Being the holidays and lots of sales going on, this would be the best time to jump on Coil Overs from Fox, CST, King. Coil Overs are easier to install without compressing coils, just swap out factory with new setup. My experience with Coil Overs are far superior to any stock/shock setup even with Bilsteins.

Recommend adjustable Coil Overs, mine aren’t but would be nice to adjust based on terrain.


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