5100 Leveling Bighorn BTS

[JHilla]

Looking to find out what bilstein 5100 setting is best for leveling the front end of a 2024 1500 Bighorn w BTS package. Has raised ride height from factory.

Also any feedback from these adjustable shocks? Rideability / longevity .

Can these be installed, leveled, and not have to change the UCAs?

 

[boogielander]

i don't have the exact clip location on top of my head because i don't run them on my personal truck (not because they're not good, but because i got better ones)

however, i can tell you:

• these are the lowest budget shocks you can get and still get good quality in build and ride. That's not a bad thing, but it's still tiers over stuff like RC, Falcon, Rancho, etc.
• They ride a bit on the stiffer side, but that's still good because you retain handling and won't feel like a boat. As long as you keep it mostly street or light offroading, they will last you a long time
  • Example of what NOT to do with these (yeap that's me, with Bilstein 5100s):
• As long as you keep it under 2" (i like to play it safe to avoid liability issues for customers with less budget. he) you don't have to but it is highly recommended to do UCA to avoid any future issues that may arise.

 

[Mojoman]

I've had them on my 2020 bighorn with offroad package for about 4 years. Have them on circlip setting #4, and installed RC forged uca. I've been satisfied with them.

 

[jl13]

I would recommend to just changes the uca's even if its a pavement princess - the angles are just not great. here a link to another thread that was closed but my post #3 has pictures on my truck and the angles before and after. for your reference mine is also a BTS - I added leveling struts @1.5 plus BTS springs so total around 2.5.
The guy with the accident only had a 2" total lift
there are many options now

Post in thread 'Anyone Experience Total upper/lower front Control Arm Failure While Operating at Low Speeds? 2021 1500 Laramie Longhorn'

Oct 7, 2024

If you are going to keep the lift after you fix it. For sure upgrade uca's and if you are running the top hat lift spacer consider doing adjustbale struts like the bilsteins 5100.
See pics, the angle on the uca's improve with the upgrade, its less stress on the ball joint. And more metal than plastic

• jl13