Alright guys.. BILSTEINS post your pics!!!

R.L.K. · Nov 20, 2017

shadowhawk said:
I know that. Just wondering why SeriousBlack decided on the spacer, versus a shock. I've seen them both ways; just not sure why people are going one way over the other.

Shocks don't lift the rear ... A spacer above the coil spring does , if one puts Bilsteins in the back , it's just to install a better shock than the OEM one .
Shocks do not lift the rear end.

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shadowhawk · Nov 20, 2017

R.L.K. said:
Shocks don't lift the rear ... A spacer above the coil spring does , if one puts Bilsteins in the back , it's just to install a better shock than the OEM one .
Shocks do not lift the rear end.

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Hmmmm. I wonder why I thought people were getting lift off the bilstein. I can see doing it for a better ride.

R.L.K. · Nov 20, 2017

Installing rear coil spring spacers are very easy to install , I'll post a link here

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R.L.K. · Nov 20, 2017

shadowhawk said:
Hmmmm. I wonder why I thought people were getting lift off the bilstein. I can see doing it for a better ride.

Lots of folks say they have Bilsteins all around , but the rear bils are non lifting .Complete different set up , take a look at your OEM ones and you'll see what I mean .
If you raise the rear more than 2" it is recommend to install a longer shock that the OEM

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R.L.K. · Nov 20, 2017

Here's a link to when I Installed my spacers ....

http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?t=95130

How to 1.5" Steel TGC rear coil spring spacer install

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shadowhawk · Nov 20, 2017

Thanks for the link. Seems simple enough, and I've spent enough time swapping suspension parts on vehicles. So is the bilstein a longer shock, or just better?

R.L.K. · Nov 20, 2017

shadowhawk said:
linkey no workey

Try now

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R.L.K. · Nov 20, 2017

Fwiw , if you haven't seen this before , this is a link to my Bilstein install @ + 2.8"

http://www.ramforum.com/showthread.php?p=1206420

Hope this helps !

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shadowhawk · Nov 20, 2017

R.L.K. said:
Fwiw , if you haven't seen this before , this is a link to my Bilstein install @ + 2.8"

Alright guys.. BILSTEINS post your pics!!! - Page 3 - DODGE RAM FORUM - Dodge Truck Forums

Hope this helps !

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I did see that post too. I'm confident I can do it. I'm pretty sure I know what I want now, I just have to find $$ to do it. Just bought my tonneau, so there went a big chunk of cash.

shadowhawk · Nov 20, 2017

The level project is the last of my big projects that I foresee.

R.L.K. · Nov 20, 2017

shadowhawk said:
Thanks for the link. Seems simple enough, and I've spent enough time swapping suspension parts on vehicles. So is the bilstein a longer shock, or just better?

Better imo. , they do make longer ones for lifted trucks , for a level just use the OEM length. If you go above 1.5" in the rear I'd be considering a longer shock to keep from topping out the shock while 4 Wheeling over rough terrain.

If you do not 4 wheel on rough terrain , then 2" max lift in the rear .
Some like to keep 1+ inches of rake ...

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shadowhawk · Nov 20, 2017

I doubt I'll be in rough country

Tmemz · Nov 21, 2017

What are you guys with bilstiens setting your alignment at. I've been leveled for a couple months and just less than a week ago put bigger wheels and tires on. Didn't know if stock specs are ok or people do something different.

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R.L.K. · Nov 21, 2017

Tmemz said:
What are you guys with bilstiens setting your alignment at. I've been leveled for a couple months and just less than a week ago put bigger wheels and tires on. Didn't know if stock specs are ok or people do something different.

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I just went to my local off-road shop and got a front end alingment ??? I assumed they set the alingment within whatever specs they go by ??

Are you having trouble getting yours allingned Sir ?

My shop said mine required very little adjustment ...I waited a week for the appointment , I almost didn't get it allinged as it road very good already .
I set my bills to +2.8" ...

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Tmemz · Nov 24, 2017

No no problems, just was not sure if there was any special setting need with it leveled.

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Mbrigh3 · Nov 24, 2017

Finally leveled... I didnt measure mine I just decided to go with 2.1 on the 5100's

shadowhawk · Nov 27, 2017

I'm working on my wish list. Bils up front, set at 2.8, and movo UCA swap. Rear I plan to put bils, too, but not sure on coils or spacers. I don't have anything to haul (yet) but I want to get into camping and that might be a pop-up trailer. If I decide to go Icon springs, then is it safe to say I won't need air bag helpers, but if I go spacers I'd need a helper air bag to supplement the stock springs?

Firefighter14 · Dec 18, 2017

How much is everyone paying for the install of the Bilsteins. I already have the Bilsteins

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R.L.K. · Dec 18, 2017

I did mine myself , but I'd say shop rate for no more than 3 hrs and a front end alignment charge so probably about $300-$350

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Firefighter14 · Dec 18, 2017

R.L.K. said:
I did mine myself , but I'd say shop rate for no more than 3 hrs and a front end alignment charge so probably about $300-$350

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I’ve got one quote right now of $384. Which just seems outrageous. I know it’s something I could do myself if I had the time

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