Buying new shocks
11-27-2012, 09:21 AM
#61
So the 5100's self level the truck? No spacer is needed.? I'm surprised with thousands of follows not more people have jumped in here. Do I have the only pro-comp collar issues? Makes no sense to me. I'll throw those in the trash if 5100's work out for you let me know. Thanks.
Last edited by freebird518; 11-27-2012 at 09:24 AM.
11-27-2012, 09:24 AM
#62
Originally Posted by flamehead16
im not sure on the p/n. i know when i ordered mine for my 04 it only hade 2 notches on it. while the instructions said there was supposed to be 4. so i only assumed the 04-05 were different than the 06-08.
11-27-2012, 09:31 AM
#63
Originally Posted by homer
I've got the Billstiens on mine but I left it at 0" lift and used the 2.5" HBS levelling kit. I was too high on the front so I ended up putting on Readylift 3" blocks in the rear (replaced the 1.5" factory blocks) to bring it back to normal. The only reason I decided to go with the 2.5" kit and not using the Billstien lift options is I read around about the ride stiffness (as you're compressing the coil more to gain that lift) AND you can only do 2" max with the billstiens I believe. I cannot confirm this though as I haven't tried without the HBS lift!
Overall I'm quite happy with the setup. I'm running only about 33" (Nitto Terra Grapplers) though with stock 18" FX4 rims.
Overall I'm quite happy with the setup. I'm running only about 33" (Nitto Terra Grapplers) though with stock 18" FX4 rims.
11-27-2012, 09:58 AM
#64
Originally Posted by homer
I've got the Billstiens on mine but I left it at 0" lift and used the 2.5" HBS levelling kit. I was too high on the front so I ended up putting on Readylift 3" blocks in the rear (replaced the 1.5" factory blocks) to bring it back to normal. The only reason I decided to go with the 2.5" kit and not using the Billstien lift options is I read around about the ride stiffness (as you're compressing the coil more to gain that lift) AND you can only do 2" max with the billstiens I believe. I cannot confirm this though as I haven't tried without the HBS lift!
Overall I'm quite happy with the setup. I'm running only about 33" (Nitto Terra Grapplers) though with stock 18" FX4 rims.
Overall I'm quite happy with the setup. I'm running only about 33" (Nitto Terra Grapplers) though with stock 18" FX4 rims.
11-27-2012, 10:36 AM
#65
Originally Posted by flamehead16
im not sure on the p/n. i know when i ordered mine for my 04 it only hade 2 notches on it. while the instructions said there was supposed to be 4. so i only assumed the 04-05 were different than the 06-08.
11-27-2012, 10:39 AM
#66
Senior Member
when i did my shocks my front stuts were worn out. when i had them apart i could compress them with my hands. i put it on the leveled setting and i got about 2 1/2'' up front with tires and about an 1'' in the rear with tires. i still have 1/4 in rake
11-27-2012, 11:08 AM
#67
Originally Posted by freebird518
The bilstein 5100, when ran in the "lifted" position will cause a stiff ride just like the pro-comps. I think your best bet is to flip the pro-comp collar to the stock setting and run the 2.5" leveling kit. Thats what i plan on trying as soon as deer season is over.
11-27-2012, 11:17 AM
#70
Senior Member
i dont care if my truck has a rough ride on the top perch. im running 10ply tires as well and its pretty smooth till i hit a jarrring hole. then its a little rough