Bilstein 5100

[olyelr]

Yea looks great! If thats at least 2” up front, I am guessing you lifted the back a bit too then?

 

[Morales1995]

So

for the roads and driving you describe, i would have no issue suggesting the 5100. other than budget, i would also look at fox, or even king.

i have seen mixed feelings on the 5100, the ring holding the coil mount can have issues, but they also offer a 6112, loaded strut spring combo.


what size wheel does you rig have / that can affect ride quality also...as can tire pressure.

I 33s in mind it’s a PPV so I’m ditching that suspension all together. I’ was leaning more to 5100 after the pictures and yalls input I really do appreciate it especially with the loaded strut part number.

 

[Captain Insaino]

Yea looks great! If thats at least 2” up front, I am guessing you lifted the back a bit too then?

Yes, 1" spacer.

 

[Captain Insaino]

Guys,
Don't forget to do spring isolators/insulators front and rear on higher mileage vehicles as well as an alignment. There's a lot of confusing/conflicting related part# info out there. Best bet is to walk into a dealer with your vin # and get the part numbers if you have any doubt.

 

[Morales1995]

Guys,
Don't forget to do spring isolators/insulators front and rear on higher mileage vehicles as well as an alignment. There's a lot of confusing/conflicting related part# info out there. Best bet is to walk into a dealer with your vin # and get the part numbers if you have any doubt.

What is those parts for? If you don’t mind me asking? The alignment is a given that’s for sure.

 

[Captain Insaino]

Here is a picture of the rears. Mine were pretty worn out. Without them, it's metal on metal. They are fairly cheap.

 

[Morales1995]

Here is a picture of the rears. Mine were pretty worn out. Without them, it's metal on metal. They are fairly cheap.

Where did you get yours at? I’m trying to stay within in a budget and I swear I saw those online for 40 a piece or set I can’t remember, just trying to make sure I’m looking at the right part here

 

[Captain Insaino]

I ended up going to the dealer. Between all the shipping delays and online confusion it was easiest for me. It is rarely a stock item anywhere.

 

[Morales1995]

I figured I may run into the issue I’ll try to find some aftermarket or something I’m gonna be doing new springs and struts so why not

I ended up going to the dealer. Between all the shipping delays and online confusion it was easiest for me. It is rarely a stock item anywhere.[/QUOTE

 

[STORMIN08]

although it isnt the same, but if needed...a piece of heater hose goes a long way in creating an isolator. very old trick, but the factory isolator itself does help maintain additional height

 

[Morales1995]

although it isnt the same, but if needed...a piece of heater hose goes a long way in creating an isolator. very old trick, but the factory isolator itself does help maintain additional height

Well depending on what I find I may go that route I’m still out of town but now I can’t wait to get home to work on this project

 

[Jeff_]

I ordered a pair of Bilstein 5100's on the 16th through Summit Racing, as it predicted a delivery of 2/2/21. Now it's saying not until some time in March. Lame.
I suppose they're just that popular, that they're that backordered?
Seems like they're not in stock anywhere, such as tirerack, 4wheel parts etc

 

[STORMIN08]

i believe it is a COVID issue over all, just trying to keep up with reduced forces.

unfortunately, it will now become an economics issues to top the covid

 

[Dantheman1540]

I ordered a pair of Bilstein 5100's on the 16th through Summit Racing, as it predicted a delivery of 2/2/21. Now it's saying not until some time in March. Lame.
I suppose they're just that popular, that they're that backordered?
Seems like they're not in stock anywhere, such as tirerack, 4wheel parts etc

Maybe try to find a smaller mom and pop type retailer, I bought some 5100s for my Toyota and got them lickity split from head Strong Off Road. Not sure they have the model you need but worth a shot.

 

[Jeff_]

i believe it is a COVID issue over all, just trying to keep up with reduced forces.

unfortunately, it will now become an economics issues to top the covid

Yeah I think you're right - sadly everything is a result of COVID now..
It's tough to be patient because I am so eager to get the front up and throw on some bigger tires etc.

 

[Jeff_]

Maybe try to find a smaller mom and pop type retailer, I bought some 5100s for my Toyota and got them lickity split from head Strong Off Road. Not sure they have the model you need but worth a shot.

That's not a bad idea. I'll try and see if any mom and pop shops in the Ventura, CA area have what I'm looking for in stock.

 

[Tiki]

Had to cancel two orders in Q2 2020 because there was never a ship date. That being said, I’d rather wait to get Kings the next go around!

 

[Jeff_]

Had to cancel two orders in Q2 2020 because there was never a ship date. That being said, I’d rather wait to get Kings the next go around!

Where did you try ordering from before you canceled if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Tiki]

4wp twice technically (local shop showed them delivered in 2 days).

 

[Jeff_]

Well I've taken @Tiki 's advice and called around to essentially every local shop within about 120 miles from me, as well as headstrong offroad based on @Dantheman1540 's suggestion.
Sadly, no luck still. I had a really nice guy at Summit do some research and get back to me with a realistic estimate of mid-May.
I guess I gotta just keep my hopes up and periodically check ebay.
Or I might have to look at other similar solutions from other manufacturers..