Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Leveling Shock Kit

[LoneRNGR]

Bilstein 6112 up front set at 0.8" higher than stock. 5100 in the rear. Trashed the FX4 shocks. 1 1/2 years and they ride great. Do not follow video instructions from Stage3. Here is a link to Josh Mills removing the front struts. If you do it like this, then you will not put any stress on your drive shafts.

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[rparge]

Are you still pleased with the ride at the 1.2 inch setting (middle) setting?

ACC still working without issues?

Very happy!
And yes, no change in the ACC, although it's always been a bit touchy.
There's a thread here about that.

 

[jflogerzi]

Got my rears installed super easy. I was able to get the bolts out with my impact. Then got the top bolt hand tight and used my little 2Ton Harbor Freight trolley jack to compress the spring enough to let me get into the slot. Finally used a flat head screw driver to get the finally leverage to align the damper to feed the bolt through. Zip of the impact on both bolts... rinse and repeat. 30 mins tops. The stock dampers are laughable on how easy they are to compress compared to the Bilstein's. While I feel there is decent improvement, it still wallows up front with Stock FX shocks. Good thing Wednesday I am going to be getting my Front dampers put swapped

 

[Dr. Zaius]

I got my Bilsteins installed in the front yesterday.

When I did my rear shocks, I was surprised at how soft the FX4 shocks were compared to the firmer Bilsteins.

The front is the inverse. The FX4 struts are firmer than the Bilsteins.

I wonder if this firm front/soft rear contributes to some of the pogostick effect some have mentioned?

It is a much improved ride with the Bilsteins at all 4 corners.

 

[BettaRanga]

I got my Bilsteins installed in the front yesterday.

When I did my rear shocks, I was surprised at how soft the FX4 shocks were compared to the firmer Bilsteins.

The front is the inverse. The FX4 struts are firmer than the Bilsteins.

I wonder if this firm front/soft rear contributes to some of the pogostick effect some have mentioned?

It is a much improved ride with the Bilsteins at all 4 corners.

What height did you choose? Are you feeling the bumps more now?

 

[Dr. Zaius]

What height did you choose? Are you feeling the bumps more now?

I used the 1.8 setting. It's pretty much level with a slight rake.

If/when I add a winch it will be just right.

No, I am not feeling the bumps more. The truck rides and drives much better.

A few days after getting them installed I drove down one of the local washboard gravel roads and the difference was tremendous. No more skittering across the washboard at the same speeds.

I wish I would've done it sooner.

 

[BettaRanga]

I used the 1.8 setting. It's pretty much level with a slight rake.

If/when I add a winch it will be just right.

No, I am not feeling the bumps more. The truck rides and drives much better.

A few days after getting them installed I drove down one of the local washboard gravel roads and the difference was tremendous. No more skittering across the washboard at the same speeds.

I wish I would've done it sooner.

Care to share a picture? Would love to see it!

If you feel up for it sometime, do you mind measuring the distance from the top of your front tire to the fender above?

 

[jflogerzi]

I used the 1.8 setting. It's pretty much level with a slight rake.

If/when I add a winch it will be just right.

No, I am not feeling the bumps more. The truck rides and drives much better.

A few days after getting them installed I drove down one of the local washboard gravel roads and the difference was tremendous. No more skittering across the washboard at the same speeds.

I wish I would've done it sooner.

At the 1.8 setting it does not crash or feel harsh?

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Care to share a picture? Would love to see it!

If you feel up for it sometime, do you mind measuring the distance from the top of your front tire to the fender above?

Right now it has over 1000lbs of dead tree in the bed so measurements and pictures would be inaccurate. I'll grab some measurements and pics after I drop the tree off at the landfill.

At the 1.8 setting it does not crash or feel harsh?

Not at all.

 

[BettaRanga]

Right now it has over 1000lbs of dead tree in the bed so measurements and pictures would be inaccurate. I'll grab some measurements and pics after I drop the tree off at the landfill.



Not at all.

Does it give you any reverse rake with the 1k lbs of dead tree?

 

[Langwilliams]

1.8" bilstein 5100's up front with 265/70 tires

 

[Langwilliams]

This might be a better pic:

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Care to share a picture? Would love to see it!

If you feel up for it sometime, do you mind measuring the distance from the top of your front tire to the fender above?

Distance from top of tire (265/70/17 on 17x9 wheels) is right at 7".

Rear is right at 8".

The rear is stock but I remember that it actually came up about 1/4 inch when I installed the Bilsteins.

I'll get a pic later today.

 

[CP0861]

Bilstein 6112 up front set at 0.8" higher than stock. 5100 in the rear. Trashed the FX4 shocks. 1 1/2 years and they ride great. Do not follow video instructions from Stage3. Here is a link to Josh Mills removing the front struts. If you do it like this, then you will not put any stress on your drive shafts.

What's the difference in the 6112s up front? Not questioning....just shock stupid...lol.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

What's the difference in the 6112s up front? Not questioning....just shock stupid...lol.

6112 is a heavier duty shock absorber.

~2.5" body vs 2.0" body so it has more oil capacity and will run cooler under constant cycling.

6112 is more off-road oriented for a vehicle that spends a lot more time in the boonies.

Kind of a Nice To Have But Not Really Necessary for the vast majority of drivers.

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