Streetdaddy
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So this raises the truck another inch?
Anyone have the Bilstein kit in stock?
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LamboTexas
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Just got the fronts put on today, following the video above. I did the rears last week and immediately noticed a difference with no more rear hopping when going around corners. I can't wait to test the front ones. I'm going on a 3.5 hour baseball tournament drive on Thursday so I will definitely be able to test it and let the springs bed in then.
Great to hear! Did you go with 5160 and 6112, or 5100’s all around?
Update. Drove the truck around town yesterday evening, up to 70 mph on the loop around Lawrence. Went to go see Top Gun Maverick with my wife and adult son. My wife immediately noticed a huge difference in how it doesn't bounce and bob anymore and feels more firm and truck like (which is a good thing). She was very impressed. While she knew I was doing this, I didn't ask her if she felt a difference, she just immediately noticed it. The truck also sits a little higher and just in general feels much better around corners, over rough roads, potholes, etc. I wonder if there is a market for my old Rancho shocks with 6100 miles on them?
Another update. I drove from N.E. Kansas to Arkansas and back over the weekend. Going the speed limit on the way down, I ended up at 24.0 mpg which I think is fantastic since I have the 6.2. Wife and I both love the suspension now, so much better than stock. On the way back, I went 6 mph over the speed limit and arrived home at 20.2 mpg. Still not complaining. Ride is perfect, no weird noises or knocking or anything. I am going to take the truck in for tire rotation and oil change but aside from that, things are peachy.
Pb82 Ronin
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Anyone have part numbers for the rears? I see a lot for the fronts...
Or did I miss it in one of the posts?
Or did I miss it in one of the posts?
rlstelling
New member
I'm jumping in late, but if anybody is trying to find these in stock, Summitracing.com has them. just installed the rears and the fronts arrive tomorrow.
Streetdaddy
Active member
Was it worth it? Im thinking of just doing rears.. and adding that dl engine management.. all these mods are adding up!
rlstelling
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The rears alone were worth it. I had a couple freeways nearby with some bumps that would make my truck bounce 3-4 times over each bump. Now the back end just absorbs the bumps with little to no bounce.
the front isn't as bad since it's heavier, but I still get some bounce. I decided to go ahead and do the front - figure it could extend the life of the suspension and give me a consistent feel front and back.
I would highly recommend doing at least the backs. Easy install. I didn't even pull the tires. just jacked up the frame in front of the wheel and left wheel touching the ground. Took less than 15 minutes per shock. Tip, leave the plastic strap that ships on the shock on until after the install, then cut it off.
zeeya
Active member
Finally got the 5100’s installed on the front. I have to agree with everyone on these. I installed the rear a couple of weeks ago.
A little stiffer yes, but so much more controlled. Traveled from Lafayette to S Texas and road construction area with the dips and ruts. No more tossing you to the side on these bad sections of road. It may sound crazy, but it handled better with cross winds. Doesn’t seem to sway as bad with the wind hitting broad side. A lot better ride on these lease roads as well. Running KO2’s 275/70/18 E rated at 44 psi.
I went with middle setting. Little over a 1/2” lift noticed.
I am a believer
A little stiffer yes, but so much more controlled. Traveled from Lafayette to S Texas and road construction area with the dips and ruts. No more tossing you to the side on these bad sections of road. It may sound crazy, but it handled better with cross winds. Doesn’t seem to sway as bad with the wind hitting broad side. A lot better ride on these lease roads as well. Running KO2’s 275/70/18 E rated at 44 psi.
I went with middle setting. Little over a 1/2” lift noticed.
I am a believer
rlstelling
New member
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