Bilstein 5100's

Roman4405 · Aug 1, 2011

This may be a ******** question but can I use them on a 2WD? I pretty much decided this is what I'm gonna do but when I looked them up on-line it says they're for a 4WD. That sucks balls. If not what else can I do to get level without a leveling kit? Any other type of shocks that'll lift me up 2" that I can put on a 2WD?

The Assassin · Aug 1, 2011

I can't see why not. I don't see why the shock mounts would be any different.

Roman4405 · Aug 1, 2011

The Assassin said:
I can't see why not. I don't see why the shock mounts would be any different.

Me neither but I don't know why the three sites I looked at would say they're just for 4WD's. Anyone on here with a 2WD using them? I'd much rather spend $160 or so than $500 for basically the same result that I'm looking for.

300MAG · Aug 1, 2011

I was going to post asking this same question, I was about to order 2" spaces from fat bob's when I read some threads about the 5100's, but it appeared they were all on 4wd and the website I went to price them out said they were for 4wd so I'm just really confused on the best way to level the front of my 4th gen 2wd.

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300MAG · Aug 2, 2011

Just found out from another site that the bottom shock mounts differ between the 2wd and 4wd.

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quietpeen · Aug 2, 2011

that would make sense.....the front end has to differ between 4x2 and 4x4

Roman4405 · Aug 2, 2011

300MAG said:
Just found out from another site that the bottom shock mounts differ between the 2wd and 4wd.

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Well that blows. I just went to a shop by my house and asked the dude if I could use 5100's on my truck and he didn't know. I asked him how much it would be to get a leveling kit installed and he said a 2" leveling kit would be $450 installed, not including the alignment I'd need afterward. Does that sound about right? Anyone know approximately what an alignment would run me?

Musclemckeester · Aug 2, 2011

BigHorn 4 Life said:
That sux. I have 1" preload spacers I don't use anymore. They raised my truck right at 2" when I used them.

How do you get 2" of lift out of only 1" spacer? I know...back to the measurements right...but I'm thoroughly confused now.

Musclemckeester · Aug 2, 2011

BigHorn 4 Life said:
You get 1" 3/4" with a 1" preload spacer.

So then was your preload with your BDS lift 1" because mine was just .75"

Musclemckeester · Aug 2, 2011

So your lift didn't come with one but you had them put one in anyway? So you've got the Bilsteins set at 2.8" and a 1" preload spacer?

Musclemckeester · Aug 2, 2011

Ok...just wanted to make sure I wasn't doing something wrong by leaving the preload that came with my lift off when I added the Bilsteins...cool. So how tall is your tower spacer? 6" right?

Musclemckeester · Aug 2, 2011

Mines only 5.25...lucky.

Roman4405 · Aug 2, 2011

Thanks. I guess I'll be going that route since I don't think the Bilsteins will work. Now I just have to save up longer.

Roman4405 · Aug 4, 2011

BigHorn 4 Life said:
I can sell you my revtech spacers if you want them. It would be a lot cheaper then the 2"s leveling kit. Up to you bro just trying to save you some money.

Sorry dude, I didn't even see this. How hard are they to install and would I still need an alignment after?

Roman4405 · Aug 4, 2011

BigHorn 4 Life said:
No prob bro. i don't know how hard they are to install and yes you will need an alignment after. Anything you do to change the hight you will need an alignment. Here is a pic of them when they were on my truck.

Gotcha. I think I'm gonna wait until I get new wheels and tires and do it all at the same time. Thanks though.

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