Hello all I just purchased a 2014 1500 outdoorsman. I have been trying to find a set of Bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks to try and level out my truck. I am unable to find anything for the 2014 but can find them for 2013. Will these parts work on my newer truck. If not what is everyone else doing to level out there similar trucks.
Bilstein 5100 On a 2014 1500
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Caldwell
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Bils are hard to come by right now, as there is a massive back order.
they can be used on 14's however your going to need ZONE UCA's with them also. the 13-14' ball joints cant handle a leveling kit.
they can be used on 14's however your going to need ZONE UCA's with them also. the 13-14' ball joints cant handle a leveling kit.
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Thats not exactly true. As ALL the previous post have shown some have had no problems with the Bils and UCAs. And even if you do find your UCAs separating, you don't NEED Zones. You can find used ones PRE 2013.
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I haven't seen but MAYBE one person that hasn't had a problem, with their '13-'14, on a level with bilstein 5100's.
The upper ball joint comes free from being pressed into UCA. I may have heard the 2.1" and up 2.8" setting was the culprit everytime.
I don't think Caldwell meant they had to be zones offroad brand. Just the popular brand has been zone. Can really use any upgraded brand UCA.
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There was a guy on here that had his pop at 1.3"
Astra9
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The Bilsteins are the same for 2013/14.
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Zone UCAs are highly recommended.
11BPSMIKE
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I did my 14 at 2.1 two days ago and the ball joints are fine. Total strut length is not much different than stock and that is what makes the ball joints pop. I can't see needing uppers with Bilsteins after my experience this week.
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