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Old 08-30-2013, 06:26 AM
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I have seen a few people on here replacing their rear shocks with Bilstein 5100s. I am just curious, is there any associated lift with them like there is with the front shock, or are they just a good replacement? Thanks

BTW, my suspension is stock right now.
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No...not for the rear shocks...the front struts are adjustable for up to 2.5 inches
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No lift and the fronts are good for 2", not 2.5". Ive got the shocks and struts on my truck
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Originally Posted by PJB
No lift and the fronts are good for 2", not 2.5". Ive got the shocks and struts on my truck

thought I said that...
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you said they can lift 2.5". They don't.
http://cart.bilsteinus.com/search/mm.../drivetype=4WD
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Originally Posted by PJB
you said they can lift 2.5". They don't.
http://cart.bilsteinus.com/search/mm.../drivetype=4WD

from their web site.....
The 5100 Series (Ride Height Adjustable) shocks feature multiple snap-ring grooves on the body of the shock to accommodate different spring seat positions, allowing height adjustments from 0" to 2.5", depending on the application. By raising the spring seat position, the factory rake can be altered to achieve a level front to rear ride height while accommodating up to 33" diameter tires.
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Everything Ive seen said 2" and the link I put up is from their site too.

I just had them installed last week.
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I got it from your link... If you just installed them you could of seen what they were adjustable to...
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I had a shop put them in and had them set it 2". I didn't even notice they could do 2.5".

I know theyre adjustable but everything I had seen about them said stock to 2" level. Even before clicking on the more info link it says 0-2".
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