Bilsteins for lifted truck
#1
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Bilsteins for lifted truck
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I currently have a 3" BL and 6" RC lift on my 05. RC kit comes with a huge 6" block spacer to sit on the struts. My front sits lower than the back and i want level so my options i believe are either:
bilstein strut for 4-6" of lift and add 2" spacer on that OR
bilstein strut for 0-2" of lift and keep my RC spacer
Im sure without the huge spacer itd be a smoother ride..but either option would work to replace my factory struts and level the truck?
thanks
I currently have a 3" BL and 6" RC lift on my 05. RC kit comes with a huge 6" block spacer to sit on the struts. My front sits lower than the back and i want level so my options i believe are either:
bilstein strut for 4-6" of lift and add 2" spacer on that OR
bilstein strut for 0-2" of lift and keep my RC spacer
Im sure without the huge spacer itd be a smoother ride..but either option would work to replace my factory struts and level the truck?
thanks
#2
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All I can say is: I ran the 5100 at first. To achieve 2.5" ish of rise and it was pretty stiff for my liking. Added a 4" drop lift and lowered the bill down all the way. And it's still super stiff. Some like the stiff. I believe they are limited on travel as well. The down travel is Shiz. But I guess for the money it's not bad. But personally I'm getting off the Billy's ASAP . Unless went with a remote Rez style performance type. Got my eye on kings.
I believe they may be better than rancho, but h much I don't know. If you like it rough and just need a little lift. Maybe lose the spacer. Or less spacer. May help your angles/geometry a bit. At the least it'll look better ;
I believe they may be better than rancho, but h much I don't know. If you like it rough and just need a little lift. Maybe lose the spacer. Or less spacer. May help your angles/geometry a bit. At the least it'll look better ;
#3
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Bilsteins for lifted truck
All I can say is: I ran the 5100 at first. To achieve 2.5" ish of rise and it was pretty stiff for my liking. Added a 4" drop lift and lowered the bill down all the way. And it's still super stiff. Some like the stiff. I believe they are limited on travel as well. The down travel is Shiz. But I guess for the money it's not bad. But personally I'm getting off the Billy's ASAP . Unless went with a remote Rez style performance type. Got my eye on kings.
I believe they may be better than rancho, but h much I don't know. If you like it rough and just need a little lift. Maybe lose the spacer. Or less spacer. May help your angles/geometry a bit. At the least it'll look better ;
I believe they may be better than rancho, but h much I don't know. If you like it rough and just need a little lift. Maybe lose the spacer. Or less spacer. May help your angles/geometry a bit. At the least it'll look better ;
#4
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Bilsteins for lifted truck
I'm starting to thing the 0-2" struts will be the best option because then that's all I will need. If I get the 6" ones I would still need to also order a 2" spacer. And the 2" strut is cheaper
#5
Here is my 2009 with 6" RCX and 0-2 Bilstien 5100 at top setting for ~8" lift on 37s. The factory upper control arms control the strut/spring before full droop, making front end work a PITA after install. Was it worth it? Yes.. Hope it helps you with decision.
#6
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great thanks. i ordered the 4-6" and will set them at 5" and use my old 3" leveling spacer and achieve that 8" that way. Still knocks my 6" rc spacer now to 3"