Bilstein 5100

[Rampat]

What is the best way to get the look and ride height of the RL 3.5" kit these days? I have always thought that was the perfect looking lift but left a lot to be desired by way of design and ride quality. I initially thought maybe adding ORG springs all the way around and installing the Mopar 2" kit and adding a top hat spacer to the front to level it. But would incorporating the 5100's be a better way than that?

ORG springs and 5100's in the front with no spacer gets 3" right? Then would have to do what in the rear? Just add 5100's back there when they come out?

I know the rear 5100's won't be adjustable, but would be better for travel length and ride quality.

I have completely stock 4x4 no air ride, no ORG. So ORG would raise the back 1" and with 5100's at setting 5 would be 3" in front. That would be level right?

 

[Rocko]

What is the best way to get the look and ride height of the RL 3.5" kit these days? I have always thought that was the perfect looking lift but left a lot to be desired by way of design and ride quality. I initially thought maybe adding ORG springs all the way around and installing the Mopar 2" kit and adding a top hat spacer to the front to level it. But would incorporating the 5100's be a better way than that?

ORG springs and 5100's in the front with no spacer gets 3" right? Then would have to do what in the rear? Just add 5100's back there when they come out?

I know the rear 5100's won't be adjustable, but would be better for travel length and ride quality.

I have completely stock 4x4 no air ride, no ORG. So ORG would raise the back 1" and with 5100's at setting 5 would be 3" in front. That would be level right?

3 inch in front comes from bilstein on level 5 with the org and the rear is 1 inch with org. I just picked up my bills today so obviously haven't installed yet. I do have the org and if my measurement are accurate I should be level without adding any spacers to the rear.

 

[Kxlexus]

How much are people paying for the front pair of 5100’s and who has the best price?

 

[Rampat]

3 inch in front comes from bilstein on level 5 with the org and the rear is 1 inch with org. I just picked up my bills today so obviously haven't installed yet. I do have the org and if my measurement are accurate I should be level without adding any spacers to the rear.

Please let us know how it all turns out. What tires are you going to run? I've found that my preferred look is the 3.5" SST lift with 35x11.5x20's on it. Please post pics!

 

[Rocko]

Please let us know how it all turns out. What tires are you going to run? I've found that my preferred look is the 3.5" SST lift with 35x11.5x20's on it. Please post pics!

I'm still in the tire debate lol keeping the stock rims for the time being though.

 

[Rocko]

How much are people paying for the front pair of 5100’s and who has the best price?

I got mine through 4wheelparts 132 a piece

 

[Rob5589]

3 inch in front comes from bilstein on level 5 with the org and the rear is 1 inch with org. I just picked up my bills today so obviously haven't installed yet. I do have the org and if my measurement are accurate I should be level without adding any spacers to the rear.

If possible, it would great to get before and after pics of control arm and half shaft angles at full droop and on flat ground.

Thanks

 

[Turbo1895]

If possible, it would great to get before and after pics of control arm and half shaft angles at full droop and on flat ground.

Thanks

I am going to run this same set-up but I am changing the uca's and not taking a chance. The labor to change them out after the fact and a 2nd alignment will cost just as much as buying them and installing everything at the same time. To me it is not worth the extra labor and money to do them later when you can do it right the 1st time around, just my 2 cents.

 

[Ram_Feste]

What is the best way to get the look and ride height of the RL 3.5" kit these days? I have always thought that was the perfect looking lift but left a lot to be desired by way of design and ride quality. I initially thought maybe adding ORG springs all the way around and installing the Mopar 2" kit and adding a top hat spacer to the front to level it. But would incorporating the 5100's be a better way than that?

ORG springs and 5100's in the front with no spacer gets 3" right? Then would have to do what in the rear? Just add 5100's back there when they come out?

I know the rear 5100's won't be adjustable, but would be better for travel length and ride quality.

I have completely stock 4x4 no air ride, no ORG. So ORG would raise the back 1" and with 5100's at setting 5 would be 3" in front. That would be level right?

I am using a 2" top hat spacer and set my bilsteins to 1.7" so im effectively lifted in front 3.5" and the ride is great. I do need new UCA's though as my angle on full droop is beyond it's acceptable range. I didn't have to do anything new to the back as I already had air bag that were added to help level on load, so I just set those to 25lbs and good now. Otherwise, would have gone with a 1" spacer in rear.

 

[Rampat]

I'm still in the tire debate lol keeping the stock rims for the time being though.

I plan on keeping my stock 20’s too

 

[ErnestRocks19]

You are correct spacer and top for 3.5” of lift in front. Rear is 2”.

 

[NTX_Ian]

You do not need UCA for a 1.7” level.

 

[Bellpa]

I'm having my 5100s installed tomorrow. Taking off the RC spacers and am non-org. So my question, I'm debating on setting #6 (2.2") or setting #5 (1.7")...will there be much of a ride difference between these two settings? I'm leaning toward setting #6 since that should level the best, just don't want a much stiffer ride by not going #5. Any guidance?

 

[pber1]

Ordered these Sunday and they just came in today! Now I just need to get a 4in kit and look for some stock coils. Fabtech 6in coilover for sale soon!

 

[Rampat]

Ordered these Sunday and they just came in today! Now I just need to get a 4in kit and look for some stock coils. Fabtech 6in coilover for sale soon! View attachment 44240View attachment 44241

Tell me what your set up will be. I’m trying to FrankenLift as well.

 

[pber1]

Tell me what your set up will be. I’m trying to FrankenLift as well.

I’m thinking of just taking everything out and going with BDS 4in. I had bought a 2in lowering spring for the rear and planned on cranking the coilovers down 1in but idk anymore! I’m not sure if Fabtech cuts the front end in the same spot as BDS does in order to make the entire crossmember swap work. If it works I’ll have the whole Fabtech 6in kit plus a 2in lowering spring for the rear on sale and if it doesn’t I’ll have the Bilsteins for sale.

 

[rzims]

I was told yesterday by 4WP and a local shop that the Bilsteins weren't available yet....

 

[Bellpa]

I was told yesterday by 4WP and a local shop that the Bilsteins weren't available yet....

They are misinforming. Mine were ordered and shipped and being installed today. Others have had them ordered from other websites and installed also.

 

[rzims]

They are misinforming. Mine were ordered and shipped and being installed today. Others have had them ordered from other websites and installed also.

well, that's just annoying....

 

[rob989_69]

well, that's just annoying....

Go to www.realtrucks.com Good price and I've ordered from them a few times with good results.