Rear Bilstein 5100's with a 2 inch AAL.?

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-Marco @ DSM

 

Im not knocking the guys that's why I bought from them, and continue to do so.

 

I agree wholeheartedly

 

Marco advised me of the same for my setup around 1 week ago - bump stops and brakeline bracket mod. DSM has seen alot of these, I'm confident in their recommendations.

 

I'm not editing my post and yes I did insinuate Toytec had better customer service, it shouldn't matter b/c they still get my money. Now get off my friggin back.

 

i have toytec 2" aal and rear 5100s.......no problems

 

Do I need to purchase new bump stops? Just installed the extended length ones...

 

Side by side rear 5100s, regular and long version.

 

Thanks for the pic. Hopefully this will help put the issue to bed once and for all.

 

I ran the regular length ones for awhile and wheeled fine but it did limit down travel. Best thing to do is measure your compresion/extension without the shock and go from there. I got the 9.25" 5125s and added a spacer under my bump stop. Based on the #s a 2" aal will have you close to 16" compressed/25" extended (that's my 3 leaf aal with overload). There's no point in running the shorter one with the numbers of 14/22 unless its for light trails where articulation isn't an issue!

The longer ones look good for a larger rear lift like allpro's standard/expedition pack........that's what I'll probably end up with. AAL will wear out over time and is a very temperary fix. Mine softened up considerably in a year after light to moderate use.

 

You running a wheelers progressive 3 leaf?

Mines just about flat after 30k of hard abuse.

 

Ya, wheelers 3 leaf! Had to add the overload back in and get softer bump stops as speed bumps will make it bottom out!

 

I know this is an old thread...any way to tell if the bilsteins I have are the standard or long version? Maybe an overall length? Thanks for any help.

 

you can PM me the lengths, or the part numbers on the stickers and we can get you figured out.

Micah

 

Thanks for the offer, I will get the numbers as soon as I get home, thanks in advance!

 

sounds great!

 

make sure you get some Replacement center pins cause the one that companies send suck a$$. Go to lowes/home depot and buy grade 8 bolt/nut.

 

is there a way to tell what ones you have if they are on the truck already ? ie stamped number ? part number ?

 

the number should be on the sticker on the body of the shocks.

 

ttt, any new info on this?

I want to do Icon 3-leaf progressive AAL and leave in my overload spring on my stock 4-leaf pack. It should finish out at around 1.75" of rear lift.

Which Bilsteins should I buy for the rear?