Bilstein 5100 Adjustables???

[Musclemckeester]

always seems like 5100's is the way to go, but i still opted for the HBS 2" level kit. I hope i don't regret it like others have said they did...LOL

Unless you plan on going higher you probably won't. Just seems like 2" isn't enough for most 4th gens. With a 2" level mine looked good for a while, but then like it started to "settle" and when I took it in for the lift to be installed you could easily see the rake yet it still had the level kit. While not as bad as it had been from the factory, it was still there. I needed 2.5" or maybe even the 2.8" from the Bilsteins for it to sit level....and stay that way. Not trying to make you regret it, just giving the explanation as to why I practically swear by them.

 

[Mad Cow]

Unless you plan on going higher you probably won't. Just seems like 2" isn't enough for most 4th gens. With a 2" level mine looked good for a while, but then like it started to "settle" and when I took it in for the lift to be installed you could easily see the rake yet it still had the level kit. While not as bad as it had been from the factory, it was still there. I needed 2.5" or maybe even the 2.8" from the Bilsteins for it to sit level....and stay that way. Not trying to make you regret it, just giving the explanation as to why I practically swear by them.

I agree with Kevin. I think going Bilsteins would be the best bet. The ride is awesome and it would be able to keep the front shocks when you go to install a lift.

 

[SMITHY]

I am strongly swaying with the Bilstein set to 2.75 or 2.8 whatever it is and the .75 rear spacer. Think it will give the truck a good stance an look a hell of a lot better...

 

[SMITHY]

Bilsteins FTW!

What is FTW? LOL

 

[BlackedOutHemi]

For the win.


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[quietpeen]

in most cases you will see it used as for the win like stated above, but depending on the context it could mean **** the world...LOL

 

[LB3711]

Unless you plan on going higher you probably won't. Just seems like 2" isn't enough for most 4th gens. With a 2" level mine looked good for a while, but then like it started to "settle" and when I took it in for the lift to be installed you could easily see the rake yet it still had the level kit. While not as bad as it had been from the factory, it was still there. I needed 2.5" or maybe even the 2.8" from the Bilsteins for it to sit level....and stay that way. Not trying to make you regret it, just giving the explanation as to why I practically swear by them.

I agree I wish I went with the HBS 2.5 kit instead. I can see the rake still. LOL I deal with it. YOur making me regret it lol thanks LOL My ride is same as factory so the kit is ok to use. I do have the wobble but now I have got miles on it now it seems to be less or just like you said it has settled out more and the CV's are at a less angle.

 

[SMITHY]

Well I ordered mine today. Bilsteins 5100 for all four corners. I am going to set the fronts up to 2.8 and then I got a Top Gunz Customs Polyurethane 3/4 inch spacer for the rear. This should make it almost perfectly level.

 

[durango4819]

Well I ordered mine today. Bilsteins 5100 for all four corners. I am going to set the fronts up to 2.8 and then I got a Top Gunz Customs Polyurethane 3/4 inch spacer for the rear. This should make it almost perfectly level.

congrats, and yes you will be level and higher than most leveled trucks by a hair

 

[Rotzilla]

On my 09 I had a daystar 2.5 & 3/4, and had the 4 wheel drive wobble. We reclocked the front drive shaft 180% and it cured the problem.

 

[SMITHY]

On my 09 I had a daystar 2.5 & 3/4, and had the 4 wheel drive wobble. We reclocked the front drive shaft 180% and it cured the problem.

I will make not of this. So it is just removing and rotating 180 degrees and it is done?

 

[Rotzilla]

Correct. rotated it 180 degrees and the vibe went away..

 

[SMITHY]

Correct. rotated it 180 degrees and the vibe went away..

So you only felt it in 4HI then? Or did you also feel in 2WD.

If you watch the Bilstein Video on you tube, they claim that due to Geometry and how spacers work versus using their kit, that this won't happen but we will see.

At what MPH were you feeling that?

 

[Rotzilla]

The only time I felt it was in 4 hi. 0 to 20 mph, heavy on the pedal.

I was gonna use spacers on the 11 also, now I'm not so sure. May pop for the bilsteins. Waiting on chrysler to see what they are gonna do with my paint. Frickin circle jerk.

 

[SMITHY]

The only time I felt it was in 4 hi. 0 to 20 mph, heavy on the pedal.

I was gonna use spacers on the 11 also, now I'm not so sure. May pop for the bilsteins. Waiting on chrysler to see what they are gonna do with my paint. Frickin circle jerk.

Yeah they have some ****** paint jobs that is for sure. I waxed and polished mine the other day and found alot of dirt chunks under the paint. Really pissed about it. Not sure I want them messing with it, because it is not really that noticeable unless you are really looking at it. And if someone is looking at my truck that close, they better be buying it!! Like on my hood, in the center I have six chunks of dirt right under the paint.

 

[SMITHY]

Front ones are leaving the warehouse today!! YES!! I have to wait on the rear shocks, until between 11/15 and 11/21. But at least now I can get it lifted.

There should not be any problem lifting up the rear 3/4 of an inch with the factory shocks I would not think, just for a couple of weeks.