Bilstein shocks thread

[NIXONRIDE]

Forgot the top pic was without the front valence and running boards. Here is one stock with everything:

 

 

[Daryl Z71]

Forgot the top pic was without the front valence and running boards. Here is one stock with everything:

 

 

Looks good!

[Strykers_Inc]

Compared to the stock Rancho's, the Bilstein 4600's blow them away. The ride is better than expected with way faster response.

[mmwest]

I put the bilstein 5100s on the rear of my 14 High Country with a new 2" block a few weeks ago. Ride is unbelievable compared to stock. Liked it so much I got the adjustable 5100s for my front, removed the lower block of my 2.5" RC level , and installed these at highest settings with the top spacer from the RC kit. Ride is incredible. Ride is ridiculously smooth and soaks up bumps great. Highly recommend the 5100s. Best investment I ever made. New shoes this week.

I have read thru 28 pages to find this post. Haha Thank you !

[bwilloby46]

I have read thru 28 pages to find this post. Haha Thank you !

Haha. Glad it helped you! I did the same thing reading through endless pages of threads. I figured if it helped just 1 person it was worth it. [emoji106]

[mmwest]

Haha. Glad it helped you! I did the same thing reading through endless pages of threads. I figured if it helped just 1 person it was worth it. [emoji106]

That's what I like about this forum from others in the past......a lot people helping others is what it's about. Now to see how I can sneak $350.00+ install from the bank without you know who snapping.

Thanks again bro!

[rtr16]

Not the best photos but a few I took when complete.

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Nice! Any more pictures?

[MRTMotorsports]

Do you have any new deals on the 5100 set or coupons?

 

Yes! We are still rocking the discounted price, lower than summit by a few bucks + free shipping and no tax outside Nevada. I have 13 sets in stock and ready to rock, all orders ship same / next day

 

5100 set - http://shop.mrtmotorsports.net/bilstein-shock-sets/bilstein-5100-complete-set/2423830433238319/i-2304103.aspx

[MRTMotorsports]

Bilstein 6112 / 5160 Interest & Preorder list.

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/190363-bilstein-6112-coilovers-5160-rear-shock-interest-thread-50-sets-coming-soon/

[Juan_ID]

I have a question for the guys running the 5100s or just anyone that would know more than me. My truck has what I believe is a 2.5" front leveling kit (unsure because it came on the truck when I bought it) and 3" rear blocks. I know I can figure out the front end stuff, my question is can I run the 5100s on the rear with the 3" blocks? I'm unsure of how tall the stock blocks are and thought I read somewhere that they could be used with blocks up to 1" taller than the factory blocks? Thanks for any info you guys have, I'd like to just get them ordered soon

[MRTMotorsports]

Very common for the 2.5" leveling kits to have a 1.5" taller than stock rear block. Stock rear is either 1.5" or 2" if a z71, you said it measures at 3" overall which sounds like the 1.5" larger rear blocks. The 5100 are rated 1" over stock, but can really go to 2" if you are beating on them offroad.

[mmwest]

I have a question for the guys running the 5100s or just anyone that would know more than me. My truck has what I believe is a 2.5" front leveling kit (unsure because it came on the truck when I bought it) and 3" rear blocks. I know I can figure out the front end stuff, my question is can I run the 5100s on the rear with the 3" blocks? I'm unsure of how tall the stock blocks are and thought I read somewhere that they could be used with blocks up to 1" taller than the factory blocks? Thanks for any info you guys have, I'd like to just get them ordered soon

I don't believe you can as the 5100 states 1" taller. I don't mean to hijack your post but I currently have a 2" rear block and will be buying the 5100's for rear only from MRT. Maybe he can chime in on your question. Send him a PM as he's the vendor several post up.

Edited August 4, 2016 by mmwest

[Juan_ID]

I don't believe you can as the 5100 states 1" taller. I don't mean to hijack your post but I currently have a 2" rear block and will be buying the 5100's for rear only from MRT. Maybe he can chime in on your question. Send him a PM as he's the vendor several post up.

Ya I pm'd him, in the process of figuring it out. What do you have on your truck mmwest? Looks great in your avatar pic.

[mmwest]

Ya I pm'd him, in the process of figuring it out. What do you have on your truck mmwest? Looks great in your avatar pic.

2.5" Rough Country with the 2"RC block in the rear . ( stock block removed) I'm really not happy with the ride and it bounces like crazy when I tow my boat. I figured I'd start with the rear shocks first to try and stop the bounce BS and go from there.

[Juan_ID]

2.5" Rough Country with the 2"RC block in the rear . ( stock block removed) I'm really not happy with the ride and it bounces like crazy when I tow my boat. I figured I'd start with the rear shocks first to try and stop the bounce BS and go from there.

I'm pretty sure that's what I got only with 3" rear blocks, I'm in the process of figuring what I have and what I need to order to make the switch to 5100s on all 4 corners. I'm not too crazy about the ride either, hoping the 5100s make it better, especially off the pavement.