GMC to Ford

I am working on it. I have post leveling pictures, but not with the BFG installed.

ON EDIT: Here are the pictures. I have 1 1/8" rake front to back with a 1.75" Bilstein 5100 setting. The rake is slightly noticeable on level ground. I installed Timbren suspension stops to prevent the rear from squatting when I tow.

MagneticLariat

Weird, I only have a 1" rake on the 1.25 setting

GMC to Ford

My truck has a 6.5' vice 5.5' bed. Also, I laser measured my rake 4 times on level ground with the truck facing in opposite directions (2 each way) and averaged the numbers to get an accurate reading.

ORCM

Thanks for all the info guys!

So is everyone happy with the 5100's?

ORCM

I see you installed them on the rear too, did you notice much difference?

GMC to Ford

Huge difference. I no longer get bed bounce on segmented pavement. I could compress my FX4 shocks by hand all the way to the stop.

Bawfromtheboot

I was told that I could put the 35x12.5 on my 18 wheels and should be able to clear with the 2in level with the bilsteins. Id rather have it at 1.75 though.

mrash

Truck is looking great, GMC to Ford!


How much rake did you have before you added the Bilsteins? I have about 3.25" currently and I'm hoping to leave about an inch for when I'm carrying weight.


Thanks for the photos!

RyanRobinson

I am already running 275/65/20 BFG KO2s on my 17 with no level. No rubbing issues at all, but I want to level my truck for aesthetics. I already have 2" spacers at home that have not installed and after reading more on the Bilsteins I have decided not to go the spacer route. I was looking hard to the Rancho Quick lifts, but there are some poor reviews that I read, granted they may not be accurate. The Bilsteins are on sale for 369 for fronts and rears with free shipping on Stage3Motorsports.com. The Ranchos would run close to 400 for only the front.


Is Stage3Motorsports a vendor here? Seems like I saw they were. If so, I wonder if we get a forum discount....every little bit counts. I have them in my cart now and just want to make sure I don't miss an additional cost break before I order.

GMC to Ford

2 3/4" rake stock. At the 1.75" 5100 setting, I achieved a 1 5/8" increase in ride height in the front.