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2nd Gen RCD/Bilstein 5100 Shocks

Discussion in 'Downsouth Motorsports' started by Downsouth Motorsports, Jan 27, 2012.

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  1. Jun 8, 2012 at 9:34 PM
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    hillbillytoyo

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    Did you put the rubber bushings back on both sides of the shock, where it bolts on at the top? One od mine was stuck on my old shock and it was pretty hard to get off.
     
    hillbillytoyo, Jun 8, 2012
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  2. Jun 9, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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    Here she is with the rear aal and the Bilstein 5100's set at 2.5". Thanks guys
     
    hillbillytoyo, Jun 9, 2012
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  3. Jun 9, 2012 at 8:43 PM
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    PLYDRTY

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    Yes on the bushings. Is it common to have spring/sway bar contact?
     
    PLYDRTY, Jun 9, 2012
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  4. Jun 10, 2012 at 4:25 PM
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  5. Jun 13, 2012 at 2:43 PM
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    Just bought the package deal that includes the front & rear. Thanks for answering my questions.
     
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  6. Jun 14, 2012 at 5:09 AM
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    Hey DSM, thanks for everything.
     
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  7. Jun 20, 2012 at 8:54 PM
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    Hello. I just ordered some of your 5100's for my truck and I was wondering what setting I should use to level out the truck. I only bought front shocks and I'm not planning on doing anything to the rear. I appreciate you saving me some cash! Thanks.
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    mike mudry, Jun 20, 2012
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  8. Jun 21, 2012 at 4:25 PM
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    Was you alignment in spec at 2.5? What's the height of your AAL?
     
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  9. Jun 21, 2012 at 5:45 PM
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    hillbillytoyo

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    Local garage was able to get my alignment in spec and my aal was supposed to be 2-3" but after installation it was almost 4".
     
    hillbillytoyo, Jun 21, 2012
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  10. Jun 22, 2012 at 5:54 PM
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    i just installed mine set at .85 initially i got 3 inchs of lift but after a bit of a drive i measured it again settled down to 2 inches. but when i hit a sharp bump i hear a bit of clunking anyone have any ideas what it could be ?
     
    Stockmonester, Jun 22, 2012
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  11. Jun 22, 2012 at 6:07 PM
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    the ride is actually way better than stock and i set the collar with bowl facing down ill get a picture of it tomorrow ima try some kinda of grease or something bright seeing if i can tell where its rubbing
     
    Stockmonester, Jun 22, 2012
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  12. Jun 22, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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    X2 on what type of coils your running bc thats alot of settling to go down 1 whole inch after a "bit" of a drive...
     
    BulletToothTony, Jun 22, 2012
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  13. Jun 23, 2012 at 7:03 AM
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    im running stock coils and the perch looks like the first picture
     
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  14. Jul 3, 2012 at 7:22 AM
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    Is there a coupon code for just the rear 5100s?
     
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  15. Jul 10, 2012 at 5:31 PM
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    Is the $299.99 deal still available?
     
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  16. Jul 10, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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    Yes, it's available through our website.

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  17. Jul 10, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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    Thanks Marco, the website was saying not available and it didn't give me the option to add them to the cart. Probably my fault, user error. Will be ordering soon. :woot:

    EDIT: ORDERED! woot woot!
     
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  18. Jul 26, 2012 at 5:24 PM
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    Back in stock again....but we were just informed of a price increase. This most current batch of shocks we're getting (it's a big order) will be at the $299.99 price, but after this they will go up a little to $319.

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  19. Jul 30, 2012 at 11:48 AM
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    Well in that case ordered!!!:cool:
     
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  20. Jul 30, 2012 at 11:55 AM
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    :)Thanks! Plenty more in stock as of this morning.
     
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