Bilstein shocks thread

XXXII · June 16, 2022

Here is a quick video I made going over my impressions of the 5100s and a few install tips.

Edited June 16, 2022 by XXXII

MikeBMW · June 27, 2022

On 6/16/2022 at 10:21 AM, XXXII said:

Here is a quick video I made going over my impressions of the 5100s and a few install tips.

Well done narrative, thank you for your thoughtful input!
Kudos!

Terp84Alum · July 26, 2022

I'm getting ready to do the shock upgrade. Are people finding that the parts you have to re-use are ok? I'm talking about the Spring Insulator - GM (15808594), the Front Spring Upper Seat - GM (15803177), and the Suspension Strut Bumper - GM (22830628). If people are finding that these need to be replaced, I'd rather have them in advance than have to order or hunt them down. Thanks

No Tyme · July 22, 2023

WOW, almost 1 year and no post... well I have my 5100"s for all four corners and will get then installed this week. I am just torn between the top notch and 1 notch lower for my 18 Crew 4X4 with 6' bed.

Any side shots out there to help me with my decision?

Outlaww · September 22, 2023

Has any body installed 6112's at the lowest setting, for stock hight on a 2018 Crew cab 1500 Z71? I cant seem to find anybody that has. I was told they will give the best ride of bilsteins available. But I want to ensure I end up with. the same factory ride hight, as they come with their own springs.

My truck wont go off road, but I do commute on some poor condition, paved "county" roads.

I do not want to change the stock ride height. I like the original raked look and function.

Thanks!

BigTopGT · July 4

Bringing this one back from the dead. (thanks Google)

What's the consensus on a 5100 vs a 6112 on a 3/5 dropped 2018?

These stock shocks up front are bottoming out over hard bumps and I don't even know what these rears are.

I'm running a Maxtrac lowering system, if that helps.

kevinjohn23 · July 11

On 4/27/2016 at 12:08 PM, MRTMotorsports said:

Check it, shiny new vendor tag! Im here to help you guys. My shop is in Las Vegas and I have been building trucks for 15+ years now. If I can be of any assistance or if I can quote you on some upgrades for your truck please shoot me a PM or email.

Does anyone know what happened to this guy? I know this is a very old thread. I tried sending him a message and it would not go through. He said his shop is in Vegas and I’m in Vegas, so I thought he could help me on a local level.