New shocks?

99jackedram · Mar 6, 2014

I'm ordering a tuff country dual shock mount kit. I'm trying to figure out what shock to get for my rig. I'm looking at the bilstein 5100 series shock. They are 80 a piece. As much as I'd love to order 4 fox shocks I don't have the money for that. Any suggestions on a budget friendly shock for a vehicle with about 8 inches of lift. I don't know if the 5100 series will fit or not. Doesn't say.

Heres a link to the shocks: 2001-2010 Chevy Silverado Shocks & Struts - Bilstein 24-191203 - Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks

Merc225hp · Mar 6, 2014

I run the 5100's great shock.

Gotta link to the dual shock kit you ordered. That would help n figuring out what length shocks you need.

99jackedram · Mar 6, 2014

Merc225hp said:
I run the 5100's great shock.

Gotta link to the dual shock kit you ordered. That would help n figuring out what length shocks you need.

http://www.spohn.net/shop/1994-1999...nt-Shock-Mounting-Kit-Lifted-Ride-Height.html

Merc225hp · Mar 6, 2014

Thanks for that.

These are my front shock specs to go with 7" lift.

Part Number: 24-187213
Old Part Number: F4-BE5-F255-H0

Setting: 5100 Series
Drive Type: 4WD
Position: Front
Descriptor: Front Lifted Height: 6-8"
Quantity Needed Per Vehicle: 2

*Collapsed Length (IN): 19.57
*Extended Length (IN): 30.31
*Collapsed Length (MM): 497
*Extended Length (MM): 770
Finish: Zinc plated
Reservoir: No
Body Design: 46mm ID smooth body (Non-coilover)

For the rear which is closer to 9" lift will be a 5125 Series 14" travel shock.

34.80" extended
20" closed

99jackedram · Mar 6, 2014

Merc225hp said:
Thanks for that.

These are my front shock specs to go with 7" lift.

Part Number: 24-187213
Old Part Number: F4-BE5-F255-H0

Setting: 5100 Series
Drive Type: 4WD
Position: Front
Descriptor: Front Lifted Height: 6-8"
Quantity Needed Per Vehicle: 2

*Collapsed Length (IN): 19.57
*Extended Length (IN): 30.31
*Collapsed Length (MM): 497
*Extended Length (MM): 770
Finish: Zinc plated
Reservoir: No
Body Design: 46mm ID smooth body (Non-coilover)

For the rear which is closer to 9" lift will be a 5125 Series 14" travel shock.

34.80" extended
20" closed

Awesome! Thanks for the info. I think I'll order these now.

Merc225hp · Mar 6, 2014

I think you know but those front shocks are replacement for the factory shock, your extra shock uses a cross bolt instead of a pin, just use the numbers to get the right shock there as well.

99jackedram · Mar 6, 2014

I ordered the special shock that comes with the dual shock kit so all I need to replace is the factory shock.

99jackedram · Mar 6, 2014

Merc225hp said:
I think you know but those front shocks are replacement for the factory shock, your extra shock uses a cross bolt instead of a pin, just use the numbers to get the right shock there as well.

I've looked all over with the part number you gave me and they all say that the part won't fit my vehicle.

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