Vibration after installing Bilstein 5100s

[j2ttu]

Recently(couple weeks ago), I "upgraded" from the stock suspension of my 2021 Ram Rebel to Bilstein 5100s up front.
I saw tons and tons of people on here did and it seemed like the next step.

This may have been the worse part to install on my truck. My ride quality is **** now.
It seems like a just about any speeds and no matter how smooth the road is, I get small vibrations in my seat.
The truck drives straight as far as alignment, but I get vibrations on most roads. If I go over a bump or pot hole, I get sort of a ripple vibration in my seat as well.

I had them installed on level 5, which by the instructions was the top end for a Ram Rebel.
I've gone back to the shop that installed a couple times and this last time they told me that the shocks were bottoming out.
This doesn't make much sense to me. Especially with how popular they are among 5th Gen Rams.

Has anyone experienced anything similar to this? Vibrations in ride quality after upgrading suspension?
I don't feel any vibrations in my steering wheel, but in the cab is pretty bad.

 

[PurpleRT]

Probably doesn’t help with ride quality that you are maxing the shocks out. Did you verify that the shop you used fid the install correct?


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[HemiDude]

Recently(couple weeks ago), I "upgraded" from the stock suspension of my 2021 Ram Rebel to Bilstein 5100s up front.
I saw tons and tons of people on here did and it seemed like the next step.

This may have been the worse part to install on my truck. My ride quality is **** now.
It seems like a just about any speeds and no matter how smooth the road is, I get small vibrations in my seat.
The truck drives straight as far as alignment, but I get vibrations on most roads. If I go over a bump or pot hole, I get sort of a ripple vibration in my seat as well.

I had them installed on level 5, which by the instructions was the top end for a Ram Rebel.
I've gone back to the shop that installed a couple times and this last time they told me that the shocks were bottoming out.
This doesn't make much sense to me. Especially with how popular they are among 5th Gen Rams.

Has anyone experienced anything similar to this? Vibrations in ride quality after upgrading suspension?
I don't feel any vibrations in my steering wheel, but in the cab is pretty bad.

You say you just did them on the front? Do you feel a vibration in the steering wheel? If you only feel it in the seat, I would be more inclined to check the rear.

 

[kwill]

Did you have it aligned? If not, there's your problem. It is also possible they knocked some wheel weights off and you have a balance problem. I've had those shocks and they were great. I have Eibachs on now which are very similar and they are fine.

 

[PurpleRT]

Yeah first time I have ever heard of someone complaining about the ride quality w/ 5100s. Its hard to say what it is since a shop did the install.


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[Pikeman_66]

You say you just did them on the front? Do you feel a vibration in the steering wheel? If you only feel it in the seat, I would be more inclined to check the rear.

This is why I change all 4 at the same time. I had similar problems years ago. Ever since I change all 4 with the same brand and type.

 

[scottmoyer]

I recently upgraded to the 5100s also in the front only. I did like everyone else and went with circlet 5. I did notice the ride and feel through the steering wheel was harsher than before, but nothing I was concerned about. I also noticed that I was "too" level. Anything at all in the bed and I would sag, so I installed Motofab 1" rear spacers. That knocked out the extra road feel I was getting before. Not sure if it's all in my head, but my truck feels great with the 5100s and the 1" spacer.

I also replaced my UCAs and sway bar endlinks and bushings. It sounds like something wasn't done correctly on your side. Check the wheels for balance, check the wheels for proper mounting. And, I would also loosen all the bolts that were removed for this install and retorque them while under weight.