My Rebel build

[SD Rebel]

Awesome! I really appreciate your input. The cost is not as much as I thought, so I'll definitely purchase the Bilstein 5100s, to keep the level look and height from the 3.5" Readylift kit.

Absolutely, but just note, the higher you go on the 5100's, the stiffer it gets. But since you have the top spacer already, you are already getting 2", so at the middle setting on the 5100, your ride should still be nice and you will get over 3". As mentioned earlier, with the UCAs already installed, you don't want to go beyond 3.5" anyways.

You and I are in the same boat here, so make sure to double check this with the install shop, that you will get the ride you want with these shocks. Check the 5100 forum thread and contact some of those that have already installed them just to get another opinion as well.

 

[PROJO]

Absolutely, but just note, the higher you go on the 5100's, the stiffer it gets. But since you have the top spacer already, you are already getting 2", so at the middle setting on the 5100, your ride should still be nice and you will get over 3". As mentioned earlier, with the UCAs already installed, you don't want to go beyond 3.5" anyways.

You and I are in the same boat here, so make sure to double check this with the install shop, that you will get the ride you want with these shocks. Check the 5100 forum thread and contact some of those that have already installed them just to get another opinion as well.

Will do, I'll make sure to do a little more research - from what you've been reading on the thread, are most people happy with the 3.5" Readylift (and front Bilstein 5100 suspension) setup?

 

[SD Rebel]

Will do, I'll make sure to do a little more research - from what you've been reading on the thread, are most people happy with the 3.5" Readylift (and front Bilstein 5100 suspension) setup?

Yup, seems to match from what I've read. I called my local installer, he said the Billsteins ride well just as long as they aren't full extended to the 2.5", 2" and below they still ride well. He said the top spacer can easily be adjusted to 1-2", so getting the 3.5" lift with good ride quality will not be an issue. If you have a 4WD, he says 3.5" will be as high as he would recommend for a safe front axle angle, also assuming you have the aftermarket UCAs.

 

[PROJO]

Yup, seems to match from what I've read. I called my local installer, he said the Billsteins ride well just as long as they aren't full extended to the 2.5", 2" and below they still ride well. He said the top spacer can easily be adjusted to 1-2", so getting the 3.5" lift with good ride quality will not be an issue. If you have a 4WD, he says 3.5" will be as high as he would recommend for a safe front axle angle, also assuming you have the aftermarket UCAs.

Cool! Thanks, again. Have you ordered the pair of the bilsteins - I'm wondering how long they would take to arrive

 

[SacRebel]

How’s the sound of the tires on the highway?

 

[SD Rebel]

Cool! Thanks, again. Have you ordered the pair of the bilsteins - I'm wondering how long they would take to arrive

Not yet, I'm waiting for my shop to have a calendar slot, they will order the parts for me. Essentially the Readylift 2" kit & Bilstein adjustable front shocks. I may also order a 1" spacer for the rear.

 

[PROJO]

Not yet, I'm waiting for my shop to have a calendar slot, they will order the parts for me. Essentially the Readylift 2" kit & Bilstein adjustable front shocks. I may also order a 1" spacer for the rear.

Have you ran the 3.5" kit without the preloaded spacer? - is there a noticeable difference from height and level?

 

[SD Rebel]

Have you ran the 3.5" kit without the preloaded spacer? - is there a noticeable difference from height and level?

No, haven't run the 3.5" kit. But I believe that kit is essentially the 2" level kit with the addition of the spring spacer, rear coil spring spacer & rear bump stop pads.

Without the proload spacer, it should be a 2" level over stock.

 

[SD Rebel]

Here is a good thread about what we are thinking about: https://5thgenrams.com/community/th...5100s-front-and-5160-resis-in-the-rear.21550/