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What’s the different between a leveling kit and the Bilstein 5100’s?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tsgoodwin23, Feb 2, 2022.

  1. Feb 3, 2022 at 9:20 AM
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    JLS in WA

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    Somewhere in the basalt rocks with my dogs
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    All you need are the shocks. None of your parts will be worn out yet.
     
  2. Feb 3, 2022 at 9:22 AM
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    I would install an Eibach 2.5 inch spring instead of loading up the stock spring, it will ride much better. Just set the 5100 on the bottom setting.
     
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  3. Feb 3, 2022 at 9:22 AM
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    I stand corrected. Didn't see he has a 2020.
     
  4. Feb 3, 2022 at 9:29 AM
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    I looked on Amazon, it has free return, so I guess once you have everything in place and have the shop lined up, get all parts, check they are under "free return" and just return them if not used.
     
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  5. Feb 3, 2022 at 10:15 AM
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    KIMG0107.jpgthis is it at this point, I've been way to busy at work. In fact I've only put 4K miles on the truck in 9 months of ownership
     
  6. Feb 3, 2022 at 11:49 AM
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    And this is strictly JUST the 5100’s all around and the front on middle setting?
     
  7. Feb 3, 2022 at 6:07 PM
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    Yes, I was on the fence about going to the top setting I am glad I didn't. 275*70*18 with 25mm offset no rubbing
     
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  8. May 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM
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    Stumbled across this. Just got my 2021 Off Road done. Top setting, one driver side shim. Still doesn't look level on the driver side, passenger side looks level. Weird thing is, the rear driver side is like an inch taller than passenger rear, so even tho the driver front is only about 3/8" lower than passenger, it looks like it has a touch of rake (because it does, b/c the rear is so high). Weird. Point is, every truck is different. I actually had mine installed on middle setting to start ad it was too much rake, like 1.5". I couldve avoided having to pay to redo the whole thing if I'd measured MY truck rear and front before going to the shop the first time. Good luck.
     

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