bilstein 5100 shocks question

wl07 · 07-30-2008, 06:32 PM

I see ads that these can only be used on lifted trucks. is this true, i had some on my old tahoe, but it was lifted. Also can you adjust the height of the front of the truck with these

USN HM 350Z · 07-30-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by wl07

I see ads that these can only be used on lifted trucks. is this true, i had some on my old tahoe, but it was lifted. Also can you adjust the height of the front of the truck with these

They fit fine on a stock truck. The front struts will allow you to adjust almost +2 inches in the front.

cwbrow2 · 07-30-2008, 06:43 PM

No you can use these with non-lifted trucks. For the second question do a search and you will find the answers. As for MY answer to the second question: I had the perch set at the first setting of 1" which actually turned out to be about 7/8". I have an 08.5 and I am torn between switching it back to 0" or keeping it. I liked the slight front rake I had before but now it's level and it just doesn't look right to me. Maybe I need to drink more?

wl07 · 07-30-2008, 11:02 PM

i have a level kit on mine now and it still sits a little low in front can i use the shocks with that and maybe have the front sit an inch higher than the back?

**chunko** · 07-31-2008, 12:09 AM

No you can't combine them.

wl07 · 07-31-2008, 05:56 PM

So which direction would you go keep the leveling kit on and get other bilstein shocks. or take leveling kit off and add 2" that way with the 5100 bilstein.

BHMTitan · 07-31-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by adavis99

No you can't combine them.

Greg at PRG says here that you can use spacers w/ the 5100s. Isn't the spacer the same as a level kit?

**chunko** · 07-31-2008, 11:12 PM

YOu can't combine the lift of the bilstein adj. with a spacer.

If you set the bilsteins at stock height, then you can....

PrerunnerGreg · 08-01-2008, 06:20 AM

It depens on the height of the spacer. If the spacer lift is 1.5" or less...then you can combine the 5100 series on the LOWER (1" ) setting, which works great. But 2" or more leveling kit can be use with the 5100 or HD but at stock ride height but a taller bumpstop is mandatory. Trying to combine a 2 0r 2.5" leveling kit and setting the bilsteins on any of the lift settings will result in probelms like this:

You can add a new UCA but the sway bar would either have to be removed or aftermarket endlinks made. This cant be stressed enough, LIFTS CANNOT BE COMBINED. unless you want to do some expensive testing.

wl07 · 08-03-2008, 06:43 PM

so once again which would you guys do level kit with bilsteins at stock height or no level kit and adjust 2" with the shocks

07cajuntitan · 08-03-2008, 08:24 PM

FWIW - I have the 5100's being shipped to me right now (front & rear). I received my 2" leveling kit last week. I will be installing the 5100's in the front set at 0" of lift. I will let the spacers level the truck. I have read, and been told, too much information about the detriment to the ride quality when the springs are pre-loaded.

**chunko** · 08-04-2008, 09:24 AM

It would be great if you would update us with info about the ride quality when you get them put on...

07cajuntitan · 08-05-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by adavis99

It would be great if you would update us with info about the ride quality when you get them put on...

Sure thing.

J-rod03 · 10-13-2008, 08:38 PM

Can you use the 5100's to gain 2" if you have a Pro Comp 6" Stage 1 lift? Will the 5100's work on the rear, if it has the PC lift block?