Bilstein 5100

I’m installing Bilstein 5100s, if I max them out at 2” will it still ride good?

 

Probably not.

 

I just installed a set of 5100’s all around…
I used position 2 for the front, getting.65” of lift, nothing in the rear except the new billies. Rides good, a bit stiff for now, but I wanted new shocks. Truck looks more level now. Its a 2016 trd or access cab.

 

I have them all around. Truck leveled. Rides better off road, slightly rougher over the road, but NOT negatively so.

 

Your ride prospective will depend on where you started off from. You are starting from the TRD Sport shocks, so Bilstein's will feel a little softer and more controlled on rebound.

I went with Eibach Pro-Truck Stage 2 Coilovers from TRD Sport Hitachi's. They are similar to the Bilstein's, the ride is still firm but not jarring after hitting the first bump like the stock shocks. I felt it was a huge increase in ride quality and comfort. And control over uneven road surfaces improved.

Off-Road's have softer shocks stock so they will have a stiffer shock moving to Bilstein's.

 

I am at 2” front and it rides ok. Stiff… yes… less body roll than stock bilsteins… I like it.

 

Big improvement immediately, losing the OEM brake dive. Just a bigger, better shock. If you have a access cab, you're not supposed to use the top notch.

 

Why can’t use top notch on access cab?

 

but what is the argument behind it?

 

Sorry, I have no idea, I own a 4 door. Maybe someone else can chime in.

 

I'd guess it goes above leveling the truck. I'm sure there must be math involved related to wheelbase and weight distribution.

 

Yes… probably it would go higher due to less weight..