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[Gocats96]

Calling out @Duramax3oh

 

I am inquiring to learn more about your bilstein setup. If you don’t mind to post a full summary, it would be greatly appreciated.  I am looking for the following info.

1. More pics of your truck

2. Clear description of each added component in your lift setup (item #’s included if you can)

3. Wheel and tire size

4. Overall satisfaction of the products and any comments that might be beneficial to know. 
 

I understand that some of this might be repeated information from other discussions, but it would help me consolidate everything relevant in one place. 
 

Thank you

[timothycan]

I added a 3 inch Superlift kit that came with Bilstein 5100 for the rear along with 1 1/2 inch blocks for the rear.  I also opted for the Bilstein 5100 adjustable front struts as well.  I wanted to get rid of the Ranchos.  The shop left them on stock setting and I added the 3 inch spacers on top, however only yielded me a little over 2 inches total lift in front.  Contemplating moving the adjustable ring on the Bilstein from the stock position to the 1 inch mark in hopes of leveling out the truck.  The kit came with new upper control arms for the 3 inches of lift etc.  They were added also.  

 

I removed the front and rear built in plastic mud flaps, added the running boards, hood visor, window visors and XD grenade wheels (20 x 9 with 0 offset) and kept the tires that came on it.  265 70 20 (33inch tall tires).  Hope this helps with whatever decision you are looking at making.  

[Gocats96]

On 4/1/2022 at 3:09 PM, timothycan said:

I added a 3 inch Superlift kit that came with Bilstein 5100 for the rear along with 1 1/2 inch blocks for the rear.  I also opted for the Bilstein 5100 adjustable front struts as well.  I wanted to get rid of the Ranchos.  The shop left them on stock setting and I added the 3 inch spacers on top, however only yielded me a little over 2 inches total lift in front.  Contemplating moving the adjustable ring on the Bilstein from the stock position to the 1 inch mark in hopes of leveling out the truck.  The kit came with new upper control arms for the 3 inches of lift etc.  They were added also.  

 

I removed the front and rear built in plastic mud flaps, added the running boards, hood visor, window visors and XD grenade wheels (20 x 9 with 0 offset) and kept the tires that came on it.  265 70 20 (33inch tall tires).  Hope this helps with whatever decision you are looking at making.  

How’s the ride quality with the spacer on top in conjunction with the Bilstein? 
This was a very good write up and helpful. Thanks!

[timothycan]

To be honest, the ride feels the same as the stock Ranchos that came on it.  It rides great.  

 

To be honest i was hoping for a little more lift out of this 3 inch kit, but only was able to be around 2 inches instead of the full 3.  I am thinking of moving the clip up one from stock to 1 inch to gain a little extra and get rid of the rake.  Only keeping this set up till my tires need changing then going full on with a BDS 4 inch suspension lift.  Just gonna use this for now.