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Bilstein 5100 Front - Real World Lift Numbers

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I've searched, and can't quite find what I'm looking for. I have a stock 2020 Sierra 1500 SLT with the X31 package. I currently have about 23k miles on it, and I hate the way the stock Ranchos ride. I've had great luck with Bilstein in the past so I've decided to go with the 5100 to level the front while I'm at it. I have a full set of Bilstein 5100 that will be delivered tomorrow that I'm looking to install this weekend. I'm curious to know what real world numbers to expect from the various settings on the front shocks. I realize what the instructions say, but after driving/settling I'm wondering how accurate the numbers in the instructions are. Given the labor involved(granted it's my labor, but still), I'd like to only have to do this one time.

 

I'd like to level the front 1.5" to 2" at most. As of now I'm planning on the #4 slot, but in 6 months am I going to wish I put it on the #5 slot?

 

Any input appreciated. Thanks.

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the chart for the most part is fairly accurate if you have a v8, if you have the 2.7 turbo it is trial and error method to find the right spot. i adjusted mine 3 times and it is a pain in the a$$

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2 hours ago, silveradosid said:

the chart for the most part is fairly accurate if you have a v8, if you have the 2.7 turbo it is trial and error method to find the right spot. i adjusted mine 3 times and it is a pain in the a$$

How much did the ride change as you changed the settings?

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i started at #4 for 1.5 inches and it was over 2 on lift. i just wanted 1.5 so i went down 1 setting and still 1.75, so i went to number 2 setting and got 1.25 inches and left it at that

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34 minutes ago, silveradosid said:

i started at #4 for 1.5 inches and it was over 2 on lift. i just wanted 1.5 so i went down 1 setting and still 1.75, so i went to number 2 setting and got 1.25 inches and left it at that

Thanks. I guess I meant how much did the ride quality change? Thanks.

 

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2 hours ago, silveradosid said:

i couldnt really say if there was any change, i only drove about 5 miles on good road to see if it would settle

Thanks. I'm most likely going to go with setting 4 to shoot for 1.5". The weather isn't cooperating so the fronts aren't going to be done until next weekend now so I have a bit more time to overthink it.

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The higher you go the worse the ride, nature of how that level works. Go with #4, you won't notice a half inch difference. Better to leave some rake as these trucks look nose high when measuring level, the front ends are so large and sit above the bed. 

 

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44 minutes ago, Amcguy1970 said:

The higher you go the worse the ride, nature of how that level works. Go with #4, you won't notice a half inch difference. Better to leave some rake as these trucks look nose high when measuring level, the front ends are so large and sit above the bed. 

 

Tyler

Thanks for the info. I'm now bouncing between #3 & 4 settings, but #4 at the highest. I do want a touch of rake as I tow occasionally and often haul stuff in the back.

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It's been a while but thought I'd update the thread as I've now had the front shocks on for almost a month. I set the ring at #3 and did get right about an inch of lift (seems to have settled in at just shy - about 7/8"). The ride is vastly improved on and off road. They are a touch firmer on small bumps, but not harsh and no more bouncing. I am pretty happy with the amount of lift as I have a topper, which causes a bit of squat in the rear, so now it's much more level. 

 

This is a great upgrade and worth the time/money. 

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For those with the 2.7L was the stock (position 1) setting still pretty true to stock or did you see about .5"?

 

 

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im looking at the beilstein b8 6112 front strutts 0n 23 z71  . did u have any problems with upper control arms or cv noise with your lift  and did u lift the back also and  with what  thanks  for the help

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