Bilstein 5100

texasvolfan15 · Aug 4, 2020

I am thinking about going down the path of doing mopar UCA, bilstein from shocks at max height, and then a 1 inch rear puck so I can do 295/70r18 on a 0 offset rim. However, I was also wanting to get the bilstein rear shocks but it says it is 4WD only. Can I not use those if I have a 2WD truck?

FLArebel · Aug 4, 2020

texasvolfan15 said:
I am thinking about going down the path of doing mopar UCA, bilstein from shocks at max height, and then a 1 inch rear puck so I can do 295/70r18 on a 0 offset rim. However, I was also wanting to get the bilstein rear shocks but it says it is 4WD only. Can I not use those if I have a 2WD truck?

I don’t see why that would be. I just did that same set up with setting 5 up front. Mine is 4x4 but I don’t see why that matters on the rear

sergetexan · Aug 4, 2020

FLArebel said:
I don’t see why that would be. I just did that same set up with setting 5 up front. Mine is 4x4 but I don’t see why that matters on the rear

FLA Rebel - pics please

FLArebel · Aug 4, 2020

Sorry for crappy angles/quality. I’ll try to get better pics on a flat surface. I just happened to have these in my phone

texasvolfan15 · Aug 5, 2020

I reached out to bilstein and the rear is compatible with 2WD..now its a decision of is it worth it to get UCA, rear shocks (might be worth that no matter what) and then a spacer + installation cost. I think having just the little bit of extra height would look really good but not sure

mp1 · Aug 5, 2020

texasvolfan15 said:
I reached out to bilstein and the rear is compatible with 2WD..now its a decision of is it worth it to get UCA, rear shocks (might be worth that no matter what) and then a spacer + installation cost. I think having just the little bit of extra height would look really good but not sure

Just my opinion...but I don't see why you'd need a new UCA with just leveling the truck. May I ask what you're going to be doing that will require it?

texasvolfan15 · Aug 5, 2020

mp1 said:
Just my opinion...but I don't see why you'd need a new UCA with just leveling the truck. May I ask what you're going to be doing that will require it?

So the plan was to do bilstein max on the front and a once in rear spacer with the bilstein rear 0-1 in the back. So basically an extra inch of lift around the board. But from what I've browsed it looks like you should get new UCA when you do the max setting

K_Hub · Aug 5, 2020

MFALRAM said:
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almost triplets!! I went with #5

This is next on my list. Would you mind providing heights at the front and rear wheel wells at setting #5 since your truck has settled? I’m torn between #4 and #5 because I’m not sure if #5 is going to give me enough of the rake that I want. I went two high on my Gen4 and definitely felt it at the pump.

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westcoastram · Aug 5, 2020

I'm adding a 3.5" Ready Lift pretty soon and am wanting to switch to Bilsteins. Which model/part number should I choose?

BiGJZ74 · Aug 5, 2020

westcoastram said:
I'm adding a 3.5" Ready Lift pretty soon and am wanting to switch to Bilsteins. Which model/part number should I choose?

Front 5100's adjustable = Part Number: 24-232203

Rear 5160's (L/R)= Part Number: 25-299267 / Part Number: 25-299946

Phlipnstik · Aug 6, 2020

I'm planning the same. Already have the 5100s and the 5160s and the tuff country 2" leveling kit with roller ball upper control arms but I'm still waiting on the rear ICON springs (Back Order). I'm still trying to figure out the math and what setting I want my front 5100s set at to get the 3.5 inch lift. Truck currently sits at 22.25 (Rear) from center of wheel to fender and front is at 20.75. That's only 1.5 inch rake but all level kits are 2". So do these level kits put the trucks nose high or is my truck just off?? If I add the rear 1.5" springs I will be at 23.75 in the rear. In the front, I will add the 2" top hat level from tuff country plus setting 3 on Bilstein (.90) that will put the front at 23.65" or should I put the front setting at 4 (1.3) which will put the front at 24.05. I'm pulling my hair out!! hahaha

Some 3.5 inch lifts have a 2" rear spring spacer, while others have a 1.5" rear spring spacer. What's the deal!?!?

westcoastram · Aug 6, 2020

BiGJZ74 said:
Front 5100's adjustable = Part Number: 24-232203

Rear 5160's (L/R)= Part Number: 25-299267 / Part Number: 25-299946

Thanks!

I'm wondering what setting I should use with the RL? I see some guys not using the front spacer and only the UCA's etc. Then others using the spacers as well, so i'm conflicted. This is all new to me, so any suggestions and recommendations are welcome.
I just want a decent ride quality and the ability to do some light offroading.

NorthernArea51 · Aug 6, 2020

BlckDT said:
Just up front. Sitting now at just about 1/4" lower than rear (after settling in). No more rubbing on my ridge grapplers at full lock and going up/down the driveway curb in forward or reverse! Ride feels great to!!

I have bilsteins coming in 2 weeks. Seems like setting 5 avoids the nose high look? Are you happy with the setting?

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BiGJZ74 · Aug 6, 2020

westcoastram said:
Thanks!

I'm wondering what setting I should use with the RL? I see some guys not using the front spacer and only the UCA's etc. Then others using the spacers as well, so i'm conflicted. This is all new to me, so any suggestions and recommendations are welcome.
I just want a decent ride quality and the ability to do some light offroading.

Posted this in other threads... My truck w/ 5100's @ #4 with RL 3.5" kit no preload spacer and 5160's in the rear on 35's

K_Hub · Aug 6, 2020

NorthernArea51 said:
I have bilsteins coming in 2 weeks. Seems like setting 5 avoids the nose high look? Are you happy with the setting?

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Where’d you find yours? I can’t find them in stock anywhere.

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NorthernArea51 · Aug 7, 2020

K_Hub said:
Where’d you find yours? I can’t find them in stock anywhere.

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RealTruck. Gave me a delivery date of 8/14-18. JackIt was telling me 4-5 weeks.

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Phlipnstik · Aug 7, 2020

NorthernArea51 said:
RealTruck. Gave me a delivery date of 8/14-18. JackIt was telling me 4-5 weeks.

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I ordered mine directly from Bilstein website. Got them in a few days

Phlipnstik · Aug 7, 2020

BiGJZ74 said:
Posted this in other threads... My truck w/ 5100's @ #4 with RL 3.5" kit no preload spacer and 5160's in the rear on 35's
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That's with the 2" spring spacer in the rear correct? Any Rake or is it level? I'm only going up 1.5 in the rear with the ICON springs so I may have to go setting #3 up front. If you have a 1/2 inch of rake I can go with #4.

NorthernArea51 · Aug 7, 2020

Phlipnstik said:
I ordered mine directly from Bilstein website. Got them in a few days

I tried that. Back ordered is what the website told me

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Phlipnstik · Aug 7, 2020

NorthernArea51 said:
I tried that. Back ordered is what the website told me

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Did you get on their wait list? I had to do that. As soon as they come in the will email you. You need to order quick or they're gone.

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