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Old 02-26-2012, 04:26 PM
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Default Regrets on Bilstein 5100's on 09+?

ANyone here had their Bilsteins installed on their 09+ and regretted it? Just thought I'd ask. I'm not talking about putting them too high on the top, but troubles with install, performance afterwards.. I have an appt on Tuesday to have mine put on (I'm doing the rears myself) and am really nervous doing this to a basically-new truck.

Right now I have the AS 2.0" spacer, looking to use the 1.75" ring for probably near 2.0 afterwards with the 5100's
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Free bump because I'm interested in this as well
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No regrets whatsoever. I got the Bilstens (front only) installed right after I bought the truck and cranked all the way up. I could not be happier never had any problems whatsoever. I had them installed by the dealer so I could not comment on ease of install but I have put about 20K on them and still ride great. I feel a slight difference in handling and I like sitting nice and high so every inch helps lol. If you got any more specific questions let me know.
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I've had mine installed for a few months now and love them. The ride is a bit stiffer which I find improves the feel of the truck. I have no regrets whatsoever.
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Originally Posted by PlayHard
I've had mine installed for a few months now and love them. The ride is a bit stiffer which I find improves the feel of the truck. I have no regrets whatsoever.
What setting did you use?
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Right now I have the AS 2.0" spacer, looking to use the 1.75" ring for probably near 2.0 afterwards with the 5100's[/QUOTE]

do you have anything in the rear of your truck to lift/level it once you put your front's on?
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I regret not ordering them sooner. Wait until April now.
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Originally Posted by Smoke Eater
do you have anything in the rear of your truck to lift/level it once you put your front's on?
Hopefully I won't need anything, but I do have a set of readylift 3" blocks.
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2d from top setting, same here wish I would have done sooner.
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Originally Posted by KazK
I regret not ordering them sooner. Wait until April now.
Where did you order them from?


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