Bilstein 5100 question

[Marshall206]

well possibly a dumb question but I got mixed answers reading on here and asking the guy at the local 4x4 shop.


I just got a 2inch level kit installed on my 07 suburban. I want to do the 5100s soon, I read they will lift about 1inch. The guy at the 4x4 shop says they wont lift it at all just will allow for more of a lift because its a longer strut.

I told him im pretty sure the 5100s are adjustable. Anyways if I already have 2in level kit and I add the 5100s will that put my front at 3inch causing bad angles on my front end components?


Thanks, this forum is a big help so far.

 

[01Konvict]

Yes they can lift depending on what perch setting. They will work with current spacer lift and remain at 2”. Don’t set anything above 2.5” total or you will be at bad angles

 

[Marshall206]

Yes they can lift depending on what perch setting. They will work with current spacer lift and remain at 2”. Don’t set anything above 2.5” total or you will be at bad angles

thanks for the reply. If in the future I want to go a little higher than 2-2.5in what would be the best parts to order to safely reach like a higher lift? The level kit I got was a block kit, not torsion keys

2inch level and alignment was done yesterday, tomorrow my 17x9.5 +0 offset and 285/70/r17 M/Ts get put on. Ill take a few pics

 

[01Konvict]

thanks for the reply. If in the future I want to go a little higher than 2-2.5in what would be the best parts to order to safely reach like a higher lift? The level kit I got was a block kit, not torsion keys

2inch level and alignment was done yesterday, tomorrow my 17x9.5 +0 offset and 285/70/r17 M/Ts get put on. Ill take a few pics

You should get some lift UCAs. Zone offroad makes a good boxed set. Post pics once its all done.