Bilsteins installed!

[Csanders1992]

I installed my 5100s today set at 2.8", also installed mevotech ucas. Overall the install was pretty easy, took about 2.5 hours to install by myself. The ride is stiffer than stock, but it also feels much more responsive. Overall I'm very pleased with the setup. I also got my 35x12.50 cooper st maxx installed and they look killer! There's no rubbing anywhere and they clear the ucas just fine with no spacers. Now onto pics!

These are about the best I could get with the current lighting. Let me know what you think!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[mxaddict392]

That looks great, did you install spacers in the back also?

 

[Barcelo5]

Looks awesome!! Glad to hear the install went smooth. Can't wait for mine to go up as well !!

 

[sriley531]

Man, every time I think I've got my mind made up on a tire size, I see another one on here that changes my mind! I finally settled on 275-65, and now I see this and think "nope, I want 35's". Damn you!! Haha. Looks great man.

 

[Csanders1992]

That looks great, did you install spacers in the back also?

Nope. I bought 3/4" spacers but did not install them. I don't think I will either. In the pic it's on uneven ground, but on flat ground it looks perfectly level.

Looks awesome!! Glad to hear the install went smooth. Can't wait for mine to go up as well !!

You'll enjoy it!

Man, every time I think I've got my mind made up on a tire size, I see another one on here that changes my mind! I finally settled on 275-65, and now I see this and think "nope, I want 35's". Damn you!! Haha. Looks great man.

I was in the same boat as you and finally said screw it and ordered the 35s. These tires actually measure around 34.5x12 and are fairly light for a 35.



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Neumie]

Looks great!

 

[CMil527]

looks great!

 

[reddevil78]

Looks awesome man!! I wish my install was that easy I had to jump through so many hoops

 

[wsutard1]

The ride is stiffer than stock, but it also feels much more responsive.

These are about the best I could get with the current lighting. Let me know what you think!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

On a scale, how much stiffer? I am thinking about doing some bils up front but am concerned about roughing up the ride.

 

[JasonK94Z]

On a scale, how much stiffer? I am thinking about doing some bils up front but am concerned about roughing up the ride.

The ride is in no way uncomfortable. I agree a little stiffer, but very controlled. The ride is more comfortable than the stock shocks. You won't regret the purchase if your thinking about it. I did my fronts, now I am chomping at the bit to install Bilsteins on the rear now. The factory shocks suck!

 

[Csanders1992]

On a scale, how much stiffer? I am thinking about doing some bils up front but am concerned about roughing up the ride.

Easy way to explain it is, the factory seem to just float. The 5100s seem to keep you planted to the road very well, also the suspension movement is more crisp.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[sbuko213]

I also didn't install any rear spacers. Looks perfectly level like I wanted. It will settle out a bit and the initial cali lean will dissipate.

 

[tdramman]

I had a 2.5 inch spacer in my Ram 1500 and thought it ride fine. The truck is still new but I wanted to change the tires out and thought I would change it all. I replaced all 4 shocks with Bils. I had the front set at 2.8 and a 1 inch spacer added to the rear. I got rid of the stock tires and went with Nitto G2's 295/60R20. I have a lot of compliments on the stance from friends with the new tires on. However I feel the truck drives worse now. I was hoping for a tighter feel after reading everyone's reviews on the Bils but the truck feels sloppy in the curves. I can't see the ride quality changing that much from 2.5 to 2.8. Could it be the tires? The tires have 38 psi so they are not under inflated. The are no noises coming from the front end and I hit any bumps it feels smooth. It just feels like I have to constantly move the steering wheel while driving thru a curve. I can't just hold it still.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[zstampe]

I had a 2.5 inch spacer in my Ram 1500 and thought it ride fine. The truck is still new but I wanted to change the tires out and thought I would change it all. I replaced all 4 shocks with Bils. I had the front set at 2.8 and a 1 inch spacer added to the rear. I got rid of the stock tires and went with Nitto G2's 295/60R20. I have a lot of compliments on the stance from friends with the new tires on. However I feel the truck drives worse now. I was hoping for a tighter feel after reading everyone's reviews on the Bils but the truck feels sloppy in the curves. I can't see the ride quality changing that much from 2.5 to 2.8. Could it be the tires? The tires have 38 psi so they are not under inflated. The are no noises coming from the front end and I hit any bumps it feels smooth. It just feels like I have to constantly move the steering wheel while driving thru a curve. I can't just hold it still.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How many miles on the new tires? Add some air to the tires. I run 45 PSI in my new tires and it drives fine. But the first few hundred miles until tires are "broke in" it'll feel loose and kinda spongy.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[CruzRam14]

I had a 2.5 inch spacer in my Ram 1500 and thought it ride fine. The truck is still new but I wanted to change the tires out and thought I would change it all. I replaced all 4 shocks with Bils. I had the front set at 2.8 and a 1 inch spacer added to the rear. I got rid of the stock tires and went with Nitto G2's 295/60R20. I have a lot of compliments on the stance from friends with the new tires on. However I feel the truck drives worse now. I was hoping for a tighter feel after reading everyone's reviews on the Bils but the truck feels sloppy in the curves. I can't see the ride quality changing that much from 2.5 to 2.8. Could it be the tires? The tires have 38 psi so they are not under inflated. The are no noises coming from the front end and I hit any bumps it feels smooth. It just feels like I have to constantly move the steering wheel while driving thru a curve. I can't just hold it still.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Any pics of your truck with the Nittos? Thats the tire size and brand Im considering. How bad did it hurt your mpg?

 

[tdramman]

So far I went from 15.5 to 16 mpg around town to 12.5. That's a huge drop but not unbearable.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[tdramman]

I went to a Dodge dealership today and had them check the work. They liked the way the truck looked and gave me some compliments which made me smile. They said everything looked good, the install was done correctly. They did say that the truck will handle differently now that I raised the truck up. I am starting to agree that the tires had to break in some because it is definitely handling better now. I think I have less than 100 miles on the new tires but can tell a difference already. Hopefully the MPG's go up some though.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[jlpowell84]

Looks awesome man!! I wish my install was that easy I had to jump through so many hoops

What unexpected issues did you run into? I have been eye balling these shocks since so many like them. I have never installed shocks or any suspension components before.

So far I went from 15.5 to 16 mpg around town to 12.5. That's a huge drop but not unbearable.

I just got mine and it had 35x12.5's on it. Those tires, rims and front end leveling kit were the only changes to the truck. My dash read out was saying 12.8 and I was really getting 12.4. I just had long tube headers installed, installed cat back exhaust myself, as well as the K&N 63 intake and Diablo tuner. Now my digital readout is saying 13.8 but that is with my foot into it A LOT and a bit of idling getting some videos for exhaust note comparison. I think I can get up to 14.5 with normal driving.

I have thought about when I do get new tires going to 33's or smaller in general. But the 35's really do transform the look of the truck.

Where do ya'll buy the Bil 5100's at?

 

[reddevil78]

What unexpected issues did you run into? I have been eye balling these shocks since so many like them. I have never installed shocks or any suspension components before.




I just got mine and it had 35x12.5's on it. Those tires, rims and front end leveling kit were the only changes to the truck. My dash read out was saying 12.8 and I was really getting 12.4. I just had long tube headers installed, installed cat back exhaust myself, as well as the K&N 63 intake and Diablo tuner. Now my digital readout is saying 13.8 but that is with my foot into it A LOT and a bit of idling getting some videos for exhaust note comparison. I think I can get up to 14.5 with normal driving.

I have thought about when I do get new tires going to 33's or smaller in general. But the 35's really do transform the look of the truck.

Where do ya'll buy the Bil 5100's at?

Nothing with the bils it was my shop that kept adjusting them at heights that I didn't want. And they finally set them at 2.1

 

[jlpowell84]

Nothing with the bils it was my shop that kept adjusting them at heights that I didn't want. And they finally set them at 2.1

Gotcha, just wanted to be prepared for any unforeseen hitches in an install.

Has anyone installed these shocks when you already had a 2" front end lift/leveling kit? I seen a comment from Bilstein on Youtube you can install the shocks and just leave them at stock ride height or remove and take it up. Which way is better? I like the look of my truck but I would like to bring the rear end up a tiny bit.