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Bilstien 5150's

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by isusww, Apr 29, 2009.

  1. Apr 29, 2009 at 8:15 AM
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    isusww

    isusww [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I saw these 5150's on downsouthmotorsports.com and wondered if anyone has had any experience with them. They seem like great performers if the technology works ('fixed' reservoir). Can these provide lift with new UCA's and AAL's? If so, how much?
     
  2. Apr 29, 2009 at 8:19 AM
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    Stillfly199

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    I believe they can add up to 2.5" of lift. If you use the search button you can find a butt load of info on here about them. They seem to be what everyone likes.
     
  3. Apr 29, 2009 at 8:44 AM
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    DanGer

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    Everyone loves the 5100's, are you thinking about putting these on the rear?
     
  4. Apr 29, 2009 at 8:51 AM
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    Sorry, just realized he put 5150's. My bad, I give up on trying to help people since I cant even read. lol
     
  5. Apr 29, 2009 at 3:50 PM
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    I have the 5125's which are same as the 5150's, except that the 5150's have an external resevoir.

    My 5125's ride sweet, and complement my TSB AAL's very well.
     
  6. Apr 29, 2009 at 3:56 PM
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    Zombie Runner

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    they are only on the rear. they will not provide any lift. for lifting the rear you will need an AAL, new leaf pack, or a lift block.
    the adjustable 5100's provide up to 2.5" of lift on the front of the truck only
     
  7. Apr 29, 2009 at 3:59 PM
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    cbcs1987 Redneck from the hills

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    Do you recall the valve rating or travel that you have? Theres a bunch of choices on their site. Thinkin about gettin some but dont know which would be best for the taco with tsb aal in the rear
     
  8. Apr 29, 2009 at 4:07 PM
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    255/70 & I wanna say 10" travel. They only have two different valve settings, one for single and the other for dual shock set up. single 255/70's is for our truck.

    Call Sonny @ DSM, he will square you away...
     
  9. Apr 29, 2009 at 4:09 PM
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    Thanks for the heads up. I will be in contact with him sometime in may! I hear nothing but good about DSM
     

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