Anyone have the Bilstein kit in stock?

[Sipnlife]

I want to do the Bilstein 5100's in addition to the readylift sst kit.

I just installed 5100’s on the rear of my AT4. Very easy if you pre-plan the shock length. From center to center ( measured from the top Mount to the bottom) the distance is 22”. The Bilstein 5100 come with a band around them that prevent them from being completely expanded. This measures 24 1/4” center to center. What I did was take 4 large zip ties, zipped them together to make a loop , place the shock standing up and put the zip ties on the shock the same manner as the shipping strap. I marked from the bottom of the dust boot 2” with a sharpie, then compressed the shock until the mark lined up to the bottom of the boot. Pulled the zip tie tight, and voilà, had 22” center to center. Attached upper shock mount first, then positioned bottom in its mounting point. Perfect fit, installed the bottom bolt, then righted them. Cut zip ties to remove. Did not have to jack truck up, just laid on my back and used 13/16 sockets, ratchet and pull bars to complete the task. Took 30 minutes to do both sides.

 

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[TLuce]

Installed 5100s a few weeks ago, also at highest level with 285/65/20 KO2s and is perfect. Front still sits about an inch lower than rear, and put a level on the bed

Hi rlstelling- truck turned out great! Quick question… Did you have any issues or do any trimming to fit the 285’s, and did you replace the UCA's?Looking to install the 5100’s as well, but getting mixed messages on what size tire might fit. Thanks in advance!

 

[rlstelling]

Hi rlstelling- truck turned out great! Quick question… Did you have any issues or do any trimming to fit the 285’s, and did you replace the UCA's?Looking to install the 5100’s as well, but getting mixed messages on what size tire might fit. Thanks in advance!

No issues or trimming necessary, and original UCAs. I installed the bigger tires with the factory shocks and did have some minor rubbing upfront, but the Bilsteins on the highest lift setting resolved the rubbing issue.