Bilstein 5100 Settings

[CPenn1086]

Looking for anyone here who is running Bilstein 5100s at setting 4 on a non ORG truck. Pictures and feedback on ride quality would be greatly appreciated.

I have read through tons of threads and I see that most people are running them at setting 5 or 6. I am looking to retain some rake as I do load the bed up pretty heavily from time to time, and I hate the look of being nose high.

Also planning to jump from 275/55-20 to 275/60-20 so I believe this will help with that.

Thanks!

 

[H2OMAN]

Setting 5 is where Bilstein says not to go higher on ORP springs. That will be about stock on a non ORP.

 

[Ibanez540r]

I spent months and read every 5100 thread there was to try and make my decision. Ended up on 5 and was pretty happy. Ride is great, if anything an improvement. After a while, I regretted not going 6 and adding a rear spacer. I don't know if it settled a bit or I just got used to it, but being a NON-ORG, now I want more of a "lift" look. I may re-do it eventually and go with 6 and a rear spacer.

But, 5 was a pretty big look improvement from stock. If I were you, I wouldn't do 4...

 

[CDalonzo]

I spent months and read every 5100 thread there was to try and make my decision. Ended up on 5 and was pretty happy. Ride is great, if anything an improvement. After a while, I regretted not going 6 and adding a rear spacer. I don't know if it settled a bit or I just got used to it, but being a NON-ORG, now I want more of a "lift" look. I may re-do it eventually and go with 6 and a rear spacer.

But, 5 was a pretty big look improvement from stock. If I were you, I wouldn't do 4...

Did you replace your UCAs when installing the 5100s? I’m trying to see if I need to replace them or if the angle is acceptable for just leveling the truck

 

[Boldkarma]

I have a 2025 Laramie no ORG. Had them installed at my local offroad shop and went with their recommendation, which was the 2.8 setting. I have had them before on a previous RAM set at 2.2 and it did have a noticeable rake.

So far I love the ride. It rides like the previous RAM with the 5100's (better than factory IMO) and for my truck, it sits perfectly level.

 

[CDalonzo]

I have a 2025 Laramie no ORG. Had them installed at my local offroad shop and went with their recommendation, which was the 2.8 setting. I have had them before on a previous RAM set at 2.2 and it did have a noticeable rake.

So far I love the ride. It rides like the previous RAM with the 5100's (better than factory IMO) and for my truck, it sits perfectly level.

Did you do UCAs with that setting being so high? Not sure if I need them or not. I would do clip 5 or 6 but there is no clean cut answer if I need UCAs or not

 

[Boldkarma]

Did you do UCAs with that setting being so high? Not sure if I need them or not. I would do clip 5 or 6 but there is no clean cut answer if I need UCAs or not

No. I was told they are not necessary with the Bilstein's

 

[CDalonzo]

No. I was told they are not necessary with the Bilstein's

Okay, good to know, thank you so much!