Bilstein 5100

[ff13375]

The rears are not adjustable you will not get any lift. The 0-1" means that you can add a spacer up to 1" to create the lift.

From his post he doesn't have the OPR springs. He can do up to a 2in spacer in the rear. 1in if he had OPR springs.

 

[brian42]

Using the stock springs, how high will the rear 5100’s lift? And at what setting to set the fronts to make it level? Thanks guys.

The rears are not adjustable you will not get any lift. The 0-1" means that you can add a spacer up to 1" to create the lift.

The lift is in the springs. If you don't get new springs you will need to get a spacer which has been discussed.

The shocks say 0-1" of lift as that is what they will fit without being damaged. The 0" is an OEM suspension (the non-ORG would technically be -1" and the ORG would be 0"). This means that you can lift the rear 2" for a non-ORG truck and 1" for an ORG truck and still be able to use these shocks (as ff13375 said above).

 

[NorthernArea51]

The lift is in the springs. If you don't get new springs you will need to get a spacer which has been discussed.

The shocks say 0-1" of lift as that is what they will fit without being damaged. The 0" is an OEM suspension (the non-ORG would technically be -1" and the ORG would be 0"). This means that you can lift the rear 2" for a non-ORG truck and 1" for an ORG truck and still be able to use these shocks (as ff13375 said above).

Ahh. Good info. I always thought they had some kind of adjustment too. I only did the fronts so I never paid much attention to the specifics of the rear


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[ff13375]

Hey guys, I’ve had my truck for a month now and it’s time for bigger tires. I got my 5100 rears from eBay within 2 days of ordering. 2 sites that said front 5100s were in stock have now told me they are back ordered and the 3rd site of real trucks hasn’t even sent me a confirmation email. But I have some questions. I have a 2020 bighorn night edition 5.7 etorque, No ORP. Using the stock springs, how high will the rear 5100’s lift? And at what setting to set the fronts to make it level? Thanks guys.

As for what setting to use. Measure from the ground to the center of the fender front and back see what your differents is. Mine non ORP is 2 1/4 higher in the rear. Parts I ordered
Front shooting for 3in
Bilstein 5100( setting 5)
OPR front springs
Mopar upper control arms
Rear
Bilstein 5100
2in spacer
Waiting on springs and UCA to come in. I still wanted a little rake. Should still be around 1 1/4 rack give or take alittle.

 

[sergetexan]

As for what setting to use. Measure from the ground to the center of the fender front and back see what your differents is. Mine non ORP is 2 1/4 higher in the rear. Parts I ordered
Front shooting for 3in
Bilstein 5100( setting 5)
OPR front springs
Mopar upper control arms
Rear
Bilstein 5100
2in spacer
Waiting on springs and UCA to come in. I still wanted a little rake. Should still be around 1 1/4 rack give or take alittle.

The mopar 2 inch lift requires jounce spacers and a different track bracket. For those going 2” plus with Bilstein’s what’s the downside of not adjusting your tracking bracket???

 

[sergetexan]

The mopar 2 inch lift requires jounce spacers and a different track bracket. For those going 2” plus with Bilstein’s what’s the downside of not adjusting your tracking bracket???

Track bar bracket

 

[brian42]

The mopar 2 inch lift requires jounce spacers and a different track bracket. For those going 2” plus with Bilstein’s what’s the downside of not adjusting your tracking bracket???

Your axle will probably sit a little off-center.

 

[StraightArrow]

“Leveling” with Bilstein’s tomorrow, with new wheels and tires. Hoping it fixes the “business rental truck “ look I have going on from the factory!!


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[BigAdge]

Installed today! ORP BTS, tires changed from stock falken wp 275/55/20 to falken wp 275/60/20. Bilstein 5100s setting 3. Did not want to go to aggressive for gas mileage (95% road miles) but wanted more offroad capabilities for camping/hunting.

Measurements stock tires were a bit under 37.5/39.5 front/rear ground to center of fender.
275/60/20s measurements were 38.25/40.25 front/rear
After bilsteins on #5 39.75/40.25

Definitely got close to 1.5" out of setting 5 with ORP.

 

[BigAdge]

Installed today! ORP BTS, tires changed from stock falken wp 275/55/20 to falken wp 275/60/20. Bilstein 5100s setting 3. Did not want to go to aggressive for gas mileage (95% road miles) but wanted more offroad capabilities for camping/hunting.

Measurements stock tires were a bit under 37.5/39.5 front/rear ground to center of fender.
275/60/20s measurements were 38.25/40.25 front/rear
After bilsteins on #3 39.75/40.25

Definitely got close to 1.5" out of setting 3 with ORP. I'm assuming they will break in a bit, but I'm very glad I went with setting 3 over 4 or 5. 5 would be very nose high in my opinion.

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Is this setting 3 or 5 I'm confusing myself! Pic

 

[CJR28]

Is this setting 3 or 5 I'm confusing myself! Pic

It looks like thats on #5 but it doesnt look like the spring seat adapter was installed. Can anyone else chime in? See diagram for details

 

[BigAdge]

It looks like thats on #5 but it doesnt look like the spring seat adapter was installed. Can anyone else chime in? See diagram for details

Is that adaptor something that's needed? Should I go back?

 

[NorthernArea51]

It looks like thats on #5 but it doesnt look like the spring seat adapter was installed. Can anyone else chime in? See diagram for details

I think of you zoom in far enough you can see the adapter. Definitely looks like 5


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[CJR28]

Is that adaptor something that's needed? Should I go back?

Yes it is needed

I think of you zoom in far enough you can see the adapter. Definitely looks like 5


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It looks like just the circlip from that angle.

 

[NorthernArea51]

Yes it is needed

It looks like just the circlip from that angle.

If that’s true, then that would explain the right lift height but wrong setting...


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[BigAdge]

If that’s true, then that would explain the right lift height but wrong setting...


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Anyone have a pic with the clip visible so I can look for it?

 

[NorthernArea51]

Anyone have a pic with the clip visible so I can look for it?

Dark here already. I can try and get one when it’s light out tomorrow.


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[BigAdge]

Dark here already. I can try and get one when it’s light out tomorrow.


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Thanks, I can't imagine they would have missed this it's a shop that literally just does custom wheels tires lifts levels and Window Tint

 

[CJR28]

Took a picture of just the shock with the spring seat adapter on un installed on setting 3 and another picture with just the circlip

 

[CJR28]

I dont see how a shop that specializes in lifts would miss that but if its a true setup i would of thought you would gained much more lift and it will totally change my plans