2nd gen 5100 on 3rd gen?

Anyone put the 2nd gen 5100 bilsteins on a 3rd gen? Front and rear? I think rear is the same? But the fronts are just barely a different size. I only pavement pound this truck. Don't care about flex.

3rd gen
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-24-263108

2nd gen
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-24-324359

 

I two, the travel is a little longer on the 2nd gen , 5100, actually almost an inch longer

 

The fully collapsed length is only 1/2" longer. I imagine that is the important measurement?

I only ask because I found a full set front/rear 5100 with springs for $350 and they look new unused.

 

Lift ≠ travel

 

The measurements are above on the links , do the math

 

Yeah an inch more lift makes the extended length .5" longer. ??? What math do you want me to do big boy

 

Not more lift , look at the collapsed length and extended length. One has more travel than the other, thats all .

 

I am asking if anyone has done this. I am only concerned about possible damage from the different lengths.

 

I am asking if anyone has done this. I am only concerned about possible damage from the different lengths.

 

I have… 3rd Gen 5100’s were not available when I did mine.
Here’s some pics from my old Taco with
2nd Gen 5100’s with stock 3rd Gen coils



The front will settle after the install and it was pretty much level



No damage

 

Sweet. Thanks for the info. Truck looks great.