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How will my ground clearance change with new installation of Bilstein 5100 Shocks/Struts?

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I own a 2015 Silverado (Crew Cab). 5.3L

I already had the rear shocks installed, and now I am wondering if (when they install the front struts) my front end will rise or fall... and by how much?

 

I am aware that the "default" height (ring) is set for stock height...  but will it be different than my current ride height?

 

Thanks for reading.

Matthew

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1 hour ago, Matthew Normand said:

I own a 2015 Silverado (Crew Cab). 5.3L

I already had the rear shocks installed, and now I am wondering if (when they install the front struts) my front end will rise or fall... and by how much?

 

I am aware that the "default" height (ring) is set for stock height...  but will it be different than my current ride height?

 

Thanks for reading.

Matthew

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I had Bilstein 5100s installed all around, as well.
I had the fronts set to 1.85" lift (no adjustment for the rear is available - I used 2" blocks and 1.5" spring lift) but I wanted it that way.
As @asilverblazer mentioned, with no adjustment, your ride height should not be affected.

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On 3/24/2023 at 4:46 PM, asilverblazer said:

Should not change at all.

Thanks for the reply..  I am hoping it stays the same..  🙂

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20 hours ago, MikeBMW said:

I had Bilstein 5100s installed all around, as well.
I had the fronts set to 1.85" lift (no adjustment for the rear is available - I used 2" blocks and 1.5" spring lift) but I wanted it that way.
As @asilverblazer mentioned, with no adjustment, your ride height should not be affected.

Nice.  I kinda like how easy it is to get in and out of.. Thanks for the reply, and may long live your truck!  🙂 

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20 hours ago, MikeBMW said:

I had Bilstein 5100s installed all around, as well.
I had the fronts set to 1.85" lift (no adjustment for the rear is available - I used 2" blocks and 1.5" spring lift) but I wanted it that way.
As @asilverblazer mentioned, with no adjustment, your ride height should not be affected.

Thank You!  I appreciate the reply

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I put a 2" level on the front of my '18 Crew, spacer under the strut and, yes, the static ground clearance in the front center of my truck has increased by at least 2", say measured at the center of the front air dam to the ground. The suspension travel has not changed and the rear clearance has not changed under the rear diff, but from ground to running board is definitely higher (according to my dog biffing the jump up for about 2 weeks after the level was installed).

 

 If your concern is a higher step into the cab Yes, there is now a higher step into the cab than before the level. The running board moved up, to varying degrees front to rear, with the of rest of the truck in front of the rear axel.

 

 

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On 3/26/2023 at 12:27 PM, Rock said:

I put a 2" level on the front of my '18 Crew, spacer under the strut and, yes, the static ground clearance in the front center of my truck has increased by at least 2", say measured at the center of the front air dam to the ground. The suspension travel has not changed and the rear clearance has not changed under the rear diff, but from ground to running board is definitely higher (according to my dog biffing the jump up for about 2 weeks after the level was installed).

 

 If your concern is a higher step into the cab Yes, there is now a higher step into the cab than before the level. The running board moved up, to varying degrees front to rear, with the of rest of the truck in front of the rear axel.

 

 

OP will not have any of these issues if leaving the front Billys set at stock height.  Now if they set the ring all the way to 1.85", then there will be some slight changes like you mention though. 

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