Bilstein 5100

I am in process of changing mu shocks for Bilstein 5100
Problem is to find a dealer in my area.
Except an hour and a half away is the closest place at 4 wheels in Chateaugay Montreal.
They advertise the 5100 on there website,though that place right now only have the back ones.
So they wnat me to give two hindred deposit to order those ones.
I told them once they have the four in the store i will have them install the shocks .
Still waiting for an e mail,or a phone call.
Anyone here has dealed with them?
Good reviews?
Thanks

 

Installing the rear shocks is about a 10 minute job if you have the tools needed (basic sockets and wrenches). I would recommend buying tools and doing it. Just loosen the bolts. You can compress the shock by hand and remove it. Install of the new shock is just as simple. You don't even need to jack up the truck to do it. You may have to use a pry bar or big screwdriver to slightly open up the lower shock mounts - they were a tight fit for my EMU N182 shocks, but I'm not afraid to hit things with a hammer.

I'd also consider full front coilovers once you've gained confidence from doing the rears. It is more complicated, so you have to be the judge on ability level.

With the money you'll pay the dealer for a full 5100 install, you could do a much nicer setup yourself. Either way, do the rears yourself. It's a rip off to pay for that service.

 

You are probably right.
I know that the back is easy and fast work,but the front,,,Man i don t do mechanics at all,so ithas to be done by a garage.
My Dealer charges me 400 to install 4 originals ones,which i don t care for..
Thanks
Charly

 

The $200 down payment you mentioned would more than pay for rear 5100s delivered to your door. I understand about the fronts. Now that I've done it, it's not terribly bad. It is fairly involved, though.

 

Are these for a lift or a leveling kit? im seeing the name every where