installed these on my 05 z71 on a leveling kit 2 months ago and I love em went from stock shocks with 200k miles on them to the 5100’s and now the truck rides amazing
I installed these about 3 months ago on my lifted truck. And what a differences they made. Don't forget to use the spacers. It puts the shock in its preload position for more comfortable ride
I wouldn’t say it makes it ride like a Cadillac, but definitely a little more firm. Better handling, and even better handling when towing. The new RC M1 shocks/struts are built exactly the same as the 5100’s also. I bought a pair of M1 7” lifted struts for my truck to go with the lift. 5100’s still being used in the back for now.
The thing with bilstein 5100's is their digressive not progressive like fox 2.0's. Progressive is soft on the smaller bumps but firmer on the harder bumps,the digressive bilsteins are firm on little bumps but when you hit a hard bump their soft but controlled. Hard to explain in writing but hopefully that makes sense lol
i’m looking to throw some torsion keys on my 05 cat eye and raise the front about 2 inches and the rear an inch with blocks. but the big question is which shocks to run with the lift. i’ve been debating on 5100s and the v2s and also the m1. question for you is how much are you lifted if any and do you drive a lot of bumpy roads and if so, you’d definitely prefer the v2s for the bumpy roads because the 5100s seem to stiff for those roads? i drive all over for work and some days is an hour drive on the interstate and some days it’s an hour on a super bumpy back road.. was planning on 5100s but honesty don’t want it to be too stiff, opinion?
Been running them on my lifted escalade for years. One my 2nd set. Couldn't get the top nut off of my 1st set so i had to cut them off. Still worked great. I was under the impression that they were stainless bodies. They aren't. 10 years of winter beater duty turned them very ugly. The new set are wrapped in PPF to help keep them nice.
Got the 5100 0-1.75 struts for my 12 Silverado … yes more firm … have them the on the truck for the last year … they ok if your high driving but idk I’m considering trying something else … my roads are rough and these shocks don’t Absorb the bumps we’ll
You need kryptonite upper control arms with that level. Your balljoints will thank you a ton. The design on them gives you better angles and it rides smoother and not as rough on the front end. Bought a set on two different GM vehicles in the 99-06 years
My opinion on 5100s, have them on 3 toyotas, they make for a great fresh start on trucks with stock springs. If you have a coil on shock front suspension setup it's the best entry level leveling kit that stiffens up the front end in a good way. They do best at hwy speeds as the vehicles feel planted give some more confidence vs a stock shock that is too soft and can feel sloppy over uneven roads at hwy speeds. Low speed they are stiff. No way around it. I threw 2nd gen tacoma 5160s on the rear of my tundra with an AAL. A little too soft imo when loaded down with a trailer but empty the truck rides amazing.
I’m running them with my mcgaughys and they definitely need time to break in. Overall though I love mine and I think you’ll be happy with them in the long run!
I have rough countries on a 3" lift on my tacoma, will be upgrading my shocks in the future to 5100s the first chance I get! Been eyeing these forever!
I have a leveling kit from rough country. One of the people forgot to install the rubber inserts for the rear shocks with the sleeves so I couldn't use them and had to contact the company they sent me ones put together but I used a heavy duty off brand USA made in the rear and it's stiff in the rear then softened a little so I have a new set of rear shocks since I'm using an off brand. The fronts are rough country and was able to put them together and it bounces gives it a pre runner vibe. Floats like a caddy tho 😂. I may do Bilsteins one day.
That’s the complete opposite of my 5100 on my 2wd cateye I had the rc shocks upfront, and they were a little too short and then I switched over to the 5100 it ended up getting way softer and of course less Chattery bc I actually had down travel
So you don't have to use a coil front spring for these Bilstein buc I hear people saying they are adjusting to the height . I just wanted to make sure I'm seeing what I'm seeing 😂 because if I would have known this I wouldn't have had to put on a 2 inch rough country lift .
Ditch the junk torsion bars and do a coil over swap from atomic fabrication. Been there man. Only way to get a good comfortable but sporty ride. You can adjust the rebound and dampening to your liking. I’ve had bilstien and fox. Never goin back to have torsion bars. Atomic will sell you a custom spec for your height requirements. Best mod I’ve ever done to the truck. Even have them on my work truck lol.
What do you have on yours. I have a leveling kit and it rides like a wagon. Is that normal? Just bought the truck and just wondering why it's riding so rough. It feels like it doesn't have any shocks lol it does have keys. Is this why it rides so rough??
What was the part numbers you used. Did you use shocks for lift up front or did you use stock height and shock extenders that come with rough country level kit?? If used lifted ones, what size?
I know what you mean about the RC shocks being too bouncy. I did RC shocks all the way around on my 99’ RCSB, and the rear end feels real squirrelly if you hit a real bad bump.
I see your upper control arms sits on the little droop stop or bump stop whatever people call it lol, does that create more stuff ride for you? Does the 5100’s help soften those bumps on the road? For my truck, it sits on them and I think it only has leveling keys and the control sits on that stop, and when I hit a bump it’s just so stiff and I feel every bump
That is because the truck was lifted off the ground and front suspension was at full droop. They don't touch with the truck on its own weight. If yours is touching them while not being lifted off the ground your keys are turned up way too much and that's why it is stiff. Should be enough room so that the upper control arms doesn't hit the bumper stop under normal driving.
Ahh ok, I my keys aren’t turned up too much, I still have about an inch left of thread, I’d have to see how much it’s actually threaded in but yeah I get what you mean?
Bilstein are known for being a stiffer shock than something like an N3 or a rancho. You’re sacrificing a little ride quality for control. Personally, I have the N3 up front on my 2001 Silverado, and bilstein 5100 in the rear. Seems to offer a good balance of ride quality and control
Biggest difference I’ve found with the 5100’s or whatever they’re called is that I feel way more planted when cornering and such
installed these on my 05 z71 on a leveling kit 2 months ago and I love em went from stock shocks with 200k miles on them to the 5100’s and now the truck rides amazing
I've got the same truck, I'm here for that reason. I'm at 250k right now. It needs some love.
I installed these about 3 months ago on my lifted truck. And what a differences they made. Don't forget to use the spacers. It puts the shock in its preload position for more comfortable ride
agree especially with torsion key level
Spacers? What for? Just curious bc I bought some bilstein 5100’s that are made specified saying “for 1.5-2” lift”
What if i have a 8 inch lifted truck 2001 2500hd i cant find billstein shocks for it
@jamessudbury6943 the spacers put the shock ina.preloaded position and makes for more comfortable ride
That’s the cleanest 06 gmc truck I’ve seen yet
Great shocks have noticed a difference between mine and my buddy’s truck these ride very nice sometimes alittle to stiff but better stiff than sloppy!
I wouldn’t say it makes it ride like a Cadillac, but definitely a little more firm. Better handling, and even better handling when towing. The new RC M1 shocks/struts are built exactly the same as the 5100’s also. I bought a pair of M1 7” lifted struts for my truck to go with the lift. 5100’s still being used in the back for now.
The thing with bilstein 5100's is their digressive not progressive like fox 2.0's. Progressive is soft on the smaller bumps but firmer on the harder bumps,the digressive bilsteins are firm on little bumps but when you hit a hard bump their soft but controlled. Hard to explain in writing but hopefully that makes sense lol
I had the 5100s on my Tahoe for a month and thought they were too stiff and switched to the rough country v2s and they rode way better for me
i’m looking to throw some torsion keys on my 05 cat eye and raise the front about 2 inches and the rear an inch with blocks. but the big question is which shocks to run with the lift. i’ve been debating on 5100s and the v2s and also the m1. question for you is how much are you lifted if any and do you drive a lot of bumpy roads and if so, you’d definitely prefer the v2s for the bumpy roads because the 5100s seem to stiff for those roads? i drive all over for work and some days is an hour drive on the interstate and some days it’s an hour on a super bumpy back road.. was planning on 5100s but honesty don’t want it to be too stiff, opinion?
Installed these on my 2017 and removed the leveling kit I had on it. Such a massive improvement.
I have a 2017 and this is what I want to do. Which ring did you set yours on? I'm thinking the third groove(second from the top)
@@cham8356 I set mine on the tallest one and got their control arms to correct the ball joint angle. Rides great and sits about level
Been running them on my lifted escalade for years. One my 2nd set. Couldn't get the top nut off of my 1st set so i had to cut them off. Still worked great. I was under the impression that they were stainless bodies. They aren't. 10 years of winter beater duty turned them very ugly. The new set are wrapped in PPF to help keep them nice.
Got the 5100 0-1.75 struts for my 12 Silverado … yes more firm … have them the on the truck for the last year … they ok if your high driving but idk I’m considering trying something else … my roads are rough and these shocks don’t Absorb the bumps we’ll
You need kryptonite upper control arms with that level. Your balljoints will thank you a ton. The design on them gives you better angles and it rides smoother and not as rough on the front end. Bought a set on two different GM vehicles in the 99-06 years
Rc offers their version like kryptonite you think they good ?
@@K3VG979 the beefy ones, sure. I don’t have experience with them but I’ve heard their decent. Better than moog im sure. Long as u don’t use moog lmao
@@K3VG979 I like kryptonite cuz it takes like 10 mins to replace the upper bolt on balljoints lol
My opinion on 5100s, have them on 3 toyotas, they make for a great fresh start on trucks with stock springs. If you have a coil on shock front suspension setup it's the best entry level leveling kit that stiffens up the front end in a good way. They do best at hwy speeds as the vehicles feel planted give some more confidence vs a stock shock that is too soft and can feel sloppy over uneven roads at hwy speeds. Low speed they are stiff. No way around it. I threw 2nd gen tacoma 5160s on the rear of my tundra with an AAL. A little too soft imo when loaded down with a trailer but empty the truck rides amazing.
What would you choose for a 2000 z71 4x4 1500 front and rear no budget?
Put Alpharex Headlight on the Cateye
I’m running them with my mcgaughys and they definitely need time to break in. Overall though I love mine and I think you’ll be happy with them in the long run!
I have rough countries on a 3" lift on my tacoma, will be upgrading my shocks in the future to 5100s the first chance I get! Been eyeing these forever!
Good video
Very informative
Beautiful weather up here too
I just bought the same exact truck. Color & all I love it!!! 06 was the last year GM made good trucks!!!
I have the bilstein 5100s with a RCD lift on my 2005 silverado. They are nice.
I have a leveling kit from rough country. One of the people forgot to install the rubber inserts for the rear shocks with the sleeves so I couldn't use them and had to contact the company they sent me ones put together but I used a heavy duty off brand USA made in the rear and it's stiff in the rear then softened a little so I have a new set of rear shocks since I'm using an off brand. The fronts are rough country and was able to put them together and it bounces gives it a pre runner vibe. Floats like a caddy tho 😂. I may do Bilsteins one day.
They do make some of the best shocks out there!!
Keep up the incredible work!! 👍
I got a 2018 Chevy Silverado. those look pretty nice. I might be enticed to get some of those shocks!
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I'm a car dude and just got my first truck a 2008 Silverado LTZ, what do i need to look out for? + what wheels are on your truck?
Got the same shocks on my taco! I love them!
The heavy duty shocks with the load springs are better for the rear.
That’s the complete opposite of my 5100 on my 2wd cateye I had the rc shocks upfront, and they were a little too short and then I switched over to the 5100 it ended up getting way softer and of course less Chattery bc I actually had down travel
I got the eibach level 3’s on my truck, it was stiff at first but over time became more buttery.
So you don't have to use a coil front spring for these Bilstein buc I hear people saying they are adjusting to the height . I just wanted to make sure I'm seeing what I'm seeing 😂 because if I would have known this I wouldn't have had to put on a 2 inch rough country lift .
I put these on my 2014 leveled Silverado. Rode noticeably better then the stock ranchos
I think you need og ltz on that round body, would look amazing
Ditch the junk torsion bars and do a coil over swap from atomic fabrication. Been there man. Only way to get a good comfortable but sporty ride. You can adjust the rebound and dampening to your liking. I’ve had bilstien and fox. Never goin back to have torsion bars. Atomic will sell you a custom spec for your height requirements. Best mod I’ve ever done to the truck. Even have them on my work truck lol.
What do you have on yours. I have a leveling kit and it rides like a wagon. Is that normal? Just bought the truck and just wondering why it's riding so rough. It feels like it doesn't have any shocks lol it does have keys. Is this why it rides so rough??
Can you use these on stock height vehicles
I have the same setup, with some weight in the bed they are smooth.
What was the part numbers you used. Did you use shocks for lift up front or did you use stock height and shock extenders that come with rough country level kit?? If used lifted ones, what size?
Is that a 2wd
What is the best offroad shocks for 2inch+ lift for my 2000 z71 4x4 1500 off road edition?
No budget..what should i get?
Did you need alignment afterwards?
Are you running a leveling kit or spacer anywhere? Or are you just achieving the additional ride height clearance with the 5100s?
what’s the tint set up on chomper
Why are your blocks above your leaf springs?
How many mpg do you get with chomped before and after all your upgrades over the last year?
Awesome vid going get this for my Silverado 6inch lift bds
Definitely worth it I just did Mine
I know what you mean about the RC shocks being too bouncy. I did RC shocks all the way around on my 99’ RCSB, and the rear end feels real squirrelly if you hit a real bad bump.
Are 5100s better riding than the 4600s on a 1500 silverado
what tire shine do u use???
Why exact impact are you using…
How much did they cost
What level do you have on the truck?
I see your upper control arms sits on the little droop stop or bump stop whatever people call it lol, does that create more stuff ride for you? Does the 5100’s help soften those bumps on the road? For my truck, it sits on them and I think it only has leveling keys and the control sits on that stop, and when I hit a bump it’s just so stiff and I feel every bump
That is because the truck was lifted off the ground and front suspension was at full droop. They don't touch with the truck on its own weight. If yours is touching them while not being lifted off the ground your keys are turned up way too much and that's why it is stiff. Should be enough room so that the upper control arms doesn't hit the bumper stop under normal driving.
Ahh ok, I my keys aren’t turned up too much, I still have about an inch left of thread, I’d have to see how much it’s actually threaded in but yeah I get what you mean?
What tint
Love this thing so much
Roll pans gotta go bigtime!!!
Update?
For chopper it will be really cool if you did dual straight pipes coming out of the back
Put a cowl hood on chomper
Bilsteins are known to be stiff.
Fox 2.0 seems to be the go to if your looking for a shock that really absorbs those impacts
Chomper needs wides
Or spacers
2 inch spacers for sure. Would look great think chase would like also
Love the bubba truck! Extremely nice
Put the factory bumper back on looks cheesy without it
I think this trucks needs some new wheels keep the grapps
1st!!! Love the videos man!
Thanks man!
Looks a bit bouncy
Your lift blocks are on wrong they go under your leaf springs
I’m sure he knows. He did it to have a small lean on the truck compared to the front.
Bilstein are known for being a stiffer shock than something like an N3 or a rancho. You’re sacrificing a little ride quality for control.
Personally, I have the N3 up front on my 2001 Silverado, and bilstein 5100 in the rear. Seems to offer a good balance of ride quality and control
Or maybe trucks need less squat???
Bro I swear if he squats this truck 😭
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i hated bilstein shocks
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