OEM Bilstein Shocks

The Driver · Dec 28, 2011

asus611 said: ↑

I considered going with OEM bilsteins when I had to replace mine. When it was all said and done I went with 5100's in the front (set at the middle setting) and 5125's in the rear (stock height). VERY happy with my choice. Leveled out the truck nicely and rides very nice. Only regret I had was that I didn't put them one sooner!!

Edit: Also, from DSM the 5100s/5125s ended up being CHEAPER than OEM replacements. Double win!
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Just got my 5100 series Billies installed today. One word... WOW!!!

This shizt works!!! If anyone has a 1st gen and is debating about doing this, don't! Buy 'em and install 'em and you too will have a goofy grin after that first ride!!!

Wol_ve_rine · Feb 3, 2019

Bilstein has the minimum 1" rear lift requirement so that the shocks don't bottom out before the bump stop bottoms out. If those shocks bottomed out it would cause damage that could have been prevented by that 1" rear lift.

However, you may not even need a 1" rear lift. A better way(if you aren't going to use a 1" rear lift) is to get bump stops that are 1" taller than OEM. Does anyone have any objections to this? Would this not work?

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