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5100's just installed.... Top setting is rough

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by burr-head, Jun 14, 2019.

  1. Jun 17, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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    Although you got it home safely, when the spring perch is upside down, I don't think they're is anything to keep the clip from popping off. If it were to pop off, I think there would be a bit of damage. Not sure how far the tire goes up in the wheel well with no spring support.
     
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  2. Jun 17, 2019 at 11:35 AM
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    This is the pic the dealer just sent me showing correct. Thoughts before I pick it up
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  3. Jun 17, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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    Looks a lot better. Make sure to get their alignment sheet of last time and this time to ensure they did it...
     
  4. Jun 17, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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    You got it. It still looks a little high in the front end to me. I know I can put a block or Coachbuilder in the rear but I just wanted to get y’all a opinion on the shocks. Thanks
     
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  5. Jun 17, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    If you want a slight slight rake then have them set it to the middle before they align it
     
  6. Jun 17, 2019 at 11:51 AM
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    Looks good. You can always drop the front end one spot, but not sure you want to uninstall and reinstall again.
     
  7. Jun 17, 2019 at 12:09 PM
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    Yeah once I look at it and see how much clearance I have with these 285’s then I’ll decide. The dealer said all they had to trim was the skid plate and everything cleared pretty good. I will post a couple pics of what they sent me
     
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  8. Jun 17, 2019 at 12:11 PM
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  9. Jun 17, 2019 at 12:27 PM
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    I dig it
     
  10. Jun 17, 2019 at 12:47 PM
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    Hows the ride now? I want to get those tires (stock size) with those shocks (on middle setting).
     
  11. Jun 17, 2019 at 12:57 PM
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    I’m waiting on it to get back from the dealer and I will post the ride quality when I get a chance to drive it but they put mine on the last setting I believe. I have looked at the pics pretty good and I think they could’ve done middle and not had to trim but not sure. This whole thing has been a cluster and thanks to the guys on here, I was able to keep my sanity.
    Thanks Hbjeff.
     
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  12. Jun 29, 2019 at 5:56 PM
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    I have them on the bottom setting and still think its a stiffer ride than stock
     
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  13. Jun 29, 2019 at 6:11 PM
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    I had 5100s on my last truck and thought they were a little jarring. I went with 6112s on my new truck for that reason alone. Def a night and day difference.
     
  14. Jun 29, 2019 at 6:12 PM
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    I love my 5100's on top setting with Toytec shackles. The ride was great with the stock LT tires but it became stiffer when I put on Nittos. I knew that the ride would change due to me changing to good, real, tough tires.

    It will be tough to get over the psychological warfare that's going on in your mind since they already screwed up. Deep breath my friend; deep breath.
     
  15. Jun 29, 2019 at 6:44 PM
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    This is the first truck I've had with 5100's and on the top setting, it's not bad at all. I just changed wheels and tires and went with the 18x9 bronze Methods with the 295/70/18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers and I thought it was going to ride rough, not at all. The dealer put 35 PSI in the tires and it rides very smooth. All my other trucks in the past had Rough Country Lifts and boy do they live up to that name "rough". Never again...
     
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  16. Jun 29, 2019 at 8:22 PM
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    Post come pics with the wheels.
     
  17. Jun 30, 2019 at 3:52 AM
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    I am definitely on the fence about adding a shackle in the back for a little rake. I am also thinking about 1-2 shims in the front just to get a touch more but everything rides great with no rubbing anywhere so I probably should leave well enough alone.
     
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  18. Jun 30, 2019 at 9:54 AM
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    I think it looks perfect. Beautiful truck, nice stance. Seems like you have a winner.
     
  19. Jun 30, 2019 at 10:05 AM
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    Nice wheels lol


    If you go with shims + shackles from coach builder it gets you around 3” all around, no rake...well maybe just a smidge 5A508A03-9161-4129-B233-EDE6460CFD71.jpg
     
  20. Jun 30, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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    Oh my god. I have given up on these "mechanics". They didn't think to STOP and reassess the situation when they had to compress the spring completely to get the assembly bolted back together. Parts changers, and they can't even get that right.
     
  21. Jun 30, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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    Thanks for the nice compliments. Mr Badwrench, agreed 100%!!!

    teedubbya, what do you have on yours? That looks good.
     
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  22. Jun 30, 2019 at 1:04 PM
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    5100’s on top setting, 2 shims driver side one shim passenger, +3 shackles in back. All @Coachbuilder1
     

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