Bilstein 5100 questions

[G-Ride990]

Thanks, I have no problem with cutting up a Harbor freight wrench.[emoji23]

I was just being stubborn haha.

Good luck! I couldn't be happier with the bils all around.

 

[Matts175]

I pulled mine. I tried to do it without pulling them at first. I have large hands though, so I need all the room I can get. It wasn't that bad to pull them. When it's warm out, they are quit flexible.

 

[BOWERSFJ]

When I first did my Bils at 2.1, the install guy told me to drive it for a day or two, so things were all settled when you get the alignment ... My alignment guy agreed


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[Buffchief52]

When I first did my Bils at 2.1, the install guy told me to drive it for a day or two, so things were all settled when you get the alignment ... My alignment guy agreed


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Thanks for the advice. Did your truck with set at 2.1 need any adjustments?

 

[BOWERSFJ]

Thanks for the advice. Did your truck with set at 2.1 need any adjustments?

That was a long time ago, but if memory serves, the adjustments were very slight ... My alignment guy is very picky ... I credit him for a good bit of my good tire wear


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[Buffchief52]

That was a long time ago, but if memory serves, the adjustments were very slight ... My alignment guy is very picky ... I credit him for a good bit of my good tire wear


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Thanks again!

 

[2018NightRam]

So you all did was change the socks to the bilsteins? And everything else was stock? Any pictures?

 

[BOWERSFJ]

Bils @ 2.1” and 285/60’s


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[gdawg55]

I put Bils front and rear and truck rides great. I would recommend putting some in the back as well. I like things to match though.

 

[SportyJames]

60K on my 5100's all the way around and no problems...ever.

 

[kempo780]

Bills front set at 2.1. Also have them in the rear. Ride is so much better then stock. New shoes and tires also.

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[kempo780]

What level are they set to 2.1 or 2.8? Also are you still using the stock UCA's?

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[kempo780]

60K on my 5100's all the way around and no problems...ever.

What level are your front set at and still stock UCA's?

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[SportyJames]

What level are your front set at and still stock UCA's?

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2.8
Had Mevotechs, but one of the ball joints went bad. So I went back to the stocks. No issues.

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[kempo780]

2.8
Had Mevotechs, but one of the ball joints went bad. So I went back to the stocks. No issues.

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Interesting, I keep hearing problems with the mevotechs. I plan on running the stock UCA's until they crap out then I will throw in the Zone UCA's.

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[SportyJames]

Interesting, I keep hearing problems with the mevotechs. I plan on running the stock UCA's until they crap out then I will throw in the Zone UCA's.

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It was my fault. I forget to keep it greased and one froze.

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[Hemi395]

5100s set at 2.8 on stock UCAs with a .75 rear spacer. Only had them for about 1000 miles but everything is fine. I used to have Rancho QLs which were good for just under 2in of lift in the front so I did get an alignment and it was off a bit. I have 5100s in the rear as well.

 

[Steph-at-work]

2.8 front and BS 5100 + 1.0 Rear Spacer

 

[JB1]

View attachment 169632 2.8 front and BS 5100 + 1.0 Rear Spacer

Welcome to the RamForum, that’s a very nice truck, please post so more info, maybe introduce yourself here

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[Dcoyle811]

Currently set to 2.8 with stock UCA on 35x11.5. No issues for me.