Alright guys.. BILSTEINS post your pics!!!

[78Staff]

I have same truck. Just curious. Did you get the rear spacer/block by now? Did the front settle and how much? I’m schedule for install. Prob going 2.8 setting and 1” rear spacer. Wondering if I need the spacer or not.

I didn't see much settling at all at 2.8", and went with ICON 1.5 rear springs, so gained back a bit of rake, but no where near the factory amount...

 

[NapaRam]

What's the consensus here for 4600's on the 2WD models? Looking to put them on my 2015 Express.

 

[Churchville Ram]

Got my Bilsteins installed this week. Set at 2.1" with nothing in the back. Would like to go to a 275/65 AT tire, but may just wait until these stock 275/60 SRAs are worn out (only 8k on them now).

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Your truck looks great here. Has your truck settled at all or did it stay this level? I’m trying to decide between 2.1 vs (2.8 and a rear spacer)

 

[Churchville Ram]

Here is my Before and After pics of my 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 with 6'4" bed. Installed 5100's at 2.1 and also added a Westin HDX Grill Guard. Installed 5100's
on rear as well. Very pleased with results and ride quality thus far.

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That’s a great level. Did the front settle after time or did it stay this level?

 

[dalton2425Texas]

...Swapped my rear spacers from 1.5” billet to the .75” poly from TGC.

Also, swapped from a 20x9 +18mm Moto wheel, to now a 20x10 -19mm Ballistic wheel!

So, current specs are Bils 2.8 + .75 rear spacer and airlift HD installed. 295/60r20 Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT on 20x10 -19mm Ballistic Rage... also have Mevotech UCA’s.

This is the EXACT look I was going for.




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As usual, a couple more pics just cause I can!

Also, I aired the bags up to 18psi each.




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[JB1]

^^ looks better with a little air in it. How does it ride at 18psi?

 

[hodge-xj]

As usual, a couple more pics just cause I can!

Also, I aired the bags up to 18psi each.




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Damn that looks great!

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[dalton2425Texas]

^^ looks better with a little air in it. How does it ride at 18psi?

Definitely less bounce in the rear, but no where near as stiff as when I kept them aired to 35psi when I was running a service business. It’s really smooth at 18psi. Definitely going to keep it aired there.

I probably mentioned, but I used to carry about 500-700lbs in the bed, so I was running 35psi and 1.5” rear.

I changed jobs, so that’s why I dropped to the .75” rear and I now carry nothing back there. Also I just wanted the more level look with wider wheels and -19mm offset.


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[Churchville Ram]

Not to be a **** but this seems to be ignored. If you have a question, PM the guy. Let's keep out the clutter. It's been a couple pages since someone last posted a photo.
So to get back on track, I just walked in from completing my bilstein level on my 2015 4x4, CC, lonestar. Right now I'm at 2.1 with factory rims and tires. But I will be getting some all terrains next week, as well as an alignment. It measures 39.5" both front and back. But I'll measure again after A few miles.

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Are you still happy you went 2.1? I’m deciding between 2.1 vs (2.8 and rear spacer)

 

[Hawaii_Built]

Are you still happy you went 2.1? I’m deciding between 2.1 vs (2.8 and rear spacer)

I'd love to hear from members who went from 2.1 to 2.8 (or 2.8 to 2.1) - How did the difference in pre-load affect how the truck rides?

I have mine set at 2.1 but find it riding a little too soft for what I have in the rear (The Timber Grove ASM bags stiffened up the back a bit).

 

[Hemi395]

I'd love to hear from members who went from 2.1 to 2.8 (or 2.8 to 2.1) - How did the difference in pre-load affect how the truck rides?

I have mine set at 2.1 but find it riding a little too soft for what I have in the rear (The Timber Grove ASM bags stiffened up the back a bit).

I'm contemplating going to to 2.1, currently at 2.8. I have a clunk that happens randomly ever since I put the 5100s on. Everything is tight and torqued to spec. If I do go to 2.1 I'll let you know what the difference is

 

[ClarkandAddison]

Your truck looks great here. Has your truck settled at all or did it stay this level? I’m trying to decide between 2.1 vs (2.8 and a rear spacer)

I just measured. I'm right at 1/4" of rake. I think this is what I had after the install which means that it hasn't settled any. There are times I wish I would have went 2.8" plus a rear spacer (would look like it had a small lift instead of just looking the way RAM should make them look from the factory). I didn't go that route because so many on here act like you should replace the upper control arms at 2.8" and I just wasn't interested in doing that too, plus I wasn't ready to spend more money on larger tires and I thought the 2.1" would look better with the stock tires. Overall, I'm happy with the 2.1". It looks better without having to spend more on uca's and tires.

 

[buddy guy]

totally agree with this

 

[Churchville Ram]

I'd love to hear from members who went from 2.1 to 2.8 (or 2.8 to 2.1) - How did the difference in pre-load affect how the truck rides?

I have mine set at 2.1 but find it riding a little too soft for what I have in the rear (The Timber Grove ASM bags stiffened up the back a bit).

I’m at 2.75 inch rake on big horn so trying to decide better option between 2.1 vs 2.8(with 1” spacer) on stock 20” wheels/tires. Eventually I’ll go bigger tires when these wear down. Only 18k on them.

 

[dalton2425Texas]

I’m at 2.75 inch rake on big horn so trying to decide better option between 2.1 vs 2.8(with 1” spacer) on stock 20” wheels/tires. Eventually I’ll go bigger tires when these wear down. Only 18k on them.

2.8 + 1... you won’t regret it. Grab some mevotechs and you’ll be fine


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[Churchville Ram]

Just picked mine up from Wheel Warehouse in Orange County. Installed Bilstein 5100's up front, Moto Metal 970 20xView attachment 116498 View attachment 9

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What are your 5100’s set at? That’s only thing added to suspension? Looks great!

 

[brianmx234]

Bilsteins at 2.1”, rear 1.5” spacer, 34” Michelin’s

 

[Churchville Ram]

2.8 + 1... you won’t regret it. Grab some mevotechs and you’ll be fine


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Thx. So you’d go 1” rear spacer? You have 1.5” correct? I see some go .75 to get more level. I have about 2.75” rake. I’m scheduled for 5100’s and spacer install next Thursday and have to call them to tell them what spacer I decide on so they can order it. Too many options. Lol.

 

[buddy guy]

why not just do 2.1? that will leave you with a little rake, no need for upper control arm changes. you may find you are fine without rear spacers, can always add later if you like. mine is perfectly level with 2.1 and i love it.

 

[Churchville Ram]

Bilsteins at 2.1”, rear 1.5” spacer, 34” Michelin’s

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Just curious why did you need 1.5 spacer with 2.1? My 2016 Big Horn is 2.75” higher in rear. So a 2.1 would bring it within 1/4” rake. Are you looking to keep a couple inches of rake. Yours looks level in this pic. Looks great.