Billstein 5100 set at .85

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Nice thank you!

 

Any issues with your alignment, or vibes?
That is what I had on my 08 and loved it. I would like to have about the same look on this one, but have heard mixed reviews on them set at 1.75" I don't want to mess with uca's.

 

Removing the air dam and putting 265/75R16's looks killer! I'll have to do that to mine. Has your mpg changed much?

 

I'm about to pull the triggers on these for my 2016. It seems like .85 is good with stock coils to level it which I want. I heard issues of driveline vibrations but is it mostly when it is set above .85? Thanks

 

Cool thanks! I'm not sure I want to tinker with Bilsteins but I am thinking about 265's. Think they would fit without the .85 from the bilsteins?

 

I have 265/70/17 on stock suspension. No rubbing at all.

 

That's what I've what heard about the 2nd gens and figured it's be true with the 3rd but figured I'd just ask before pulling the trigger.

 

You can set the alignment to acceptable standards where you won't get weird tire wear however if you want a lot of range to play with yes you need UCA's.

 

Any lift from the 5100s in the rear?? My 5160s on the 2nd Gen gave a 1/2".

 

Thanks. Think I am going with .85 in front and the toytec 1/2" shim blocks in the back to have some rake for hauling and towing. I hate the nose up look with weight in the back or pulling a trailer.
That is if my truck ever comes in.

 

5100 or 5160, do not give lift in rear. Headstrong offers a 5100 rear shock in extended travel that is about 2" more travel than the standard 5100 (so good for trucks with 2+ inch of lift), and the 5160 offers 1" more travel over the 5100. However, travel does not equate to lift, but if you have lift springs or blocks you should consider shocks/struts with additional travel to function properly. Feel free to check out Headstrong's website with more specs: http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/c62/Rear_Shocks.html

 

For anyone going with 5160s in the rear and live in harsher winter climates, I reccommed they apply a clear sealer of some kind to thr outter shell and maintain the hoses and joints with a bit of grease to help prevent the surface rust that appeared on mine before you install.

Not only did it look like shit shortly after install (6 months)- I think it led to failure just 3 years (and 40, 000 km) after installation. I had a blow out at the seal and joint on the left side. I can't be 100% positive that's what led to the blowout- but the joint was almost seized and had a ton of debris around it.




I was in contact with a Bilstein rep via email when I was looking for replacment and asked her if the product they were now producing adressed this issue- as I read on here and other forums that people were experiencing a similar issue, and all she did was re curgitate the fact that it's probably due to environmental conditions. Well no shit but you should design your hardware to stand up to the elements. Who wants to baby hardware on a truck! ? Total BS IMO especially if your vehicle was regularly washed like mine.

 

You guys think with .85 in the front, rear tsb, and weight in the bed the truck will look nose high?

 

Well I guess I know what kind of shocks to not buy for driving around here in Michigan ... :/