Bilstein 5100

[Oh Kee Pah]

I have a listing in the classifieds as a "Performance Fox Leveling Kit" but it includes Bilstein rear shocks for 0-1" ride height. Don't want to seem pushy or anything, just thought it would be an option for you to look at since you've had the shipping troubles, etc. It could get you by for a while. https://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/thr...ng-kit-other-gm-oe-parts.124544/#post-1535727

I also have my 2015 Tahoe LTZ HD Towing rear coil springs (not in my for sale listing but certainly available).

I've had to deal with a ton of ordering/shipping problems on OE parts, aftermarket parts, big names and mom and pops since August. Headaches all around.

2nd the recommendation on the coil insulators. Not too expensive in the grand scheme of things.

 

[Joker619]

Nice Setup...I've been going back and forth with 4 inch Readylift kits and level kits but I think I'm gonna do the Bilsteins after looking at your rig. I know it's gonna be a little extra but I think it'll be well worth it...if you don't mind, I had a couple questions.

1. Ride quality with the 1 inch spacer in back...is it pretty equivalent or better than stock...could you do without the spacer in the back and still had a nice level??

2. Planning to put smaller 33s (285 65 18) w Bilsteins to highest setting. Do I need new upper control arms?? Or am I cool with stocks. Planning to run my stock Rims.

Thanks in advance!!.This is the first time I'm touching anything involving suspension so I'm going in a little hesitant.. but I'm sure it'll be just fine once I see the difference from stock.

 

[Jeff_]

Nice Setup...I've been going back and forth with 4 inch Readylift kits and level kits but I think I'm gonna do the Bilsteins after looking at your rig. I know it's gonna be a little extra but I think it'll be well worth it...if you don't mind, I had a couple questions.

1. Ride quality with the 1 inch spacer in back...is it pretty equivalent or better than stock...could you do without the spacer in the back and still had a nice level??

2. Planning to put smaller 33s (285 65 18) w Bilsteins to highest setting. Do I need new upper control arms?? Or am I cool with stocks. Planning to run my stock Rims.

Thanks in advance!!.This is the first time I'm touching anything involving suspension so I'm going in a little hesitant.. but I'm sure it'll be just fine once I see the difference from stock.

If you're contemplating the 5100's I'd suggest ordering them now and hope to receive them by summer.
I have mine on order (since January) and I'm hoping to fit a 275/70/18 BFG K02 on my Tahoe after I put them at the highest setting.

 

[Tiki]

Nice Setup...I've been going back and forth with 4 inch Readylift kits and level kits but I think I'm gonna do the Bilsteins after looking at your rig. I know it's gonna be a little extra but I think it'll be well worth it...if you don't mind, I had a couple questions.

1. Ride quality with the 1 inch spacer in back...is it pretty equivalent or better than stock...could you do without the spacer in the back and still had a nice level??

2. Planning to put smaller 33s (285 65 18) w Bilsteins to highest setting. Do I need new upper control arms?? Or am I cool with stocks. Planning to run my stock Rims.

Thanks in advance!!.This is the first time I'm touching anything involving suspension so I'm going in a little hesitant.. but I'm sure it'll be just fine once I see the difference from stock.

1” spacer with ride like stock. UCAs are not 100% necessary but are a good idea; you’ll need to ensure the UCA clears your wheel and tire combo.

 

[Tiki]

If you're contemplating the 5100's I'd suggest ordering them now and hope to receive them by summer.
I have mine on order (since January) and I'm hoping to fit a 275/70/18 BFG K02 on my Tahoe after I put them at the highest setting.

You’ll clear. I believe mine are second from top setting, same tires.

 

[Jeff_]

You’ll clear. I believe mine are second from top setting, same tires.

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This is fantastic. I appreciate the reassurance and pic. Love the look of a big (tall) tire on a small wheel. Fills out the truck nicely.

 

[olyelr]

You’ll clear. I believe mine are second from top setting, same tires.

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Nice rig!

I noticed the M22 sticker in the back window...thats my neck of the woods!!!!

 

[Tiki]

Nice rig!

I noticed the M22 sticker in the back window...thats my neck of the woods!!!!

TC native.

 

[olyelr]

TC native.

ive been across the bay on the east side my entire life...but i was born in texas! LOL

 

[Jeff_]

Finally got my 5100's! Took about 4 months but they're here and ready to be installed on Saturday.

 

[Jeff_]

Finally had the chance to get them installed.
Took probably 4 hours. Always quicker to do the second side after you spend so long figuring out how to do the first side.
Hardest part was getting the strut lined up just right, needed to do a 180 after the first time I went to install it.
Next most important part was keeping track of which way the top of the strut was facing when you pulled it out. the 3 bolts are space apart differently. Two are 4.25" apart, and one is 4.5" apart. Gotta get it just right.
I rented a spring compressor from Oreilly's and that was the most stressful and exhausting part.

Anyway, love the way it's turned out. Night and day difference in driving characteristics - zero sloppy feeling when turning or when going over a dip/bump.
Glad I waited so long for these - worth it.
Pic attached, top is stock, bottom is with the 5100's at the highest setting.

 

[ThomasD22]

Is anyone running or heard of anyone running Bilstein 5100 adjustable up front and 4600 in the rear?

 

[STORMIN08]

It is almost an identical shock minus over all length.

The valving is very similar.

 

[CJF2019]

1” spacer with ride like stock. UCAs are not 100% necessary but are a good idea; you’ll need to ensure the UCA clears your wheel and tire combo.

Hi - Nice looking Suburban. Are you able to tel me what tires are on the vehicle in this picture. Much appreciated.

 

[MTDreamin]

You’ll clear. I believe mine are second from top setting, same tires.

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Tiki: Your rig is exactly what I'm looking to do with my new to me 2018 Burb LS. I posted in another forum about the difficulty finding people posting exactly this info on this forum, like I was able to find when I did my 4Runner Bilstein 5100s a few years ago.

Just to clarify, you think you're on the 2nd from top setting on front and rear, and nothing else but the Bilstein 5100s all the way around -- no modified UCAs, spacers, etc.? Thanks for the info!

 

[Tiki]

Hi - Nice looking Suburban. Are you able to tel me what tires are on the vehicle in this picture. Much appreciated.

275/70R18 KO2s

 

[Tiki]

Tiki: Your rig is exactly what I'm looking to do with my new to me 2018 Burb LS. I posted in another forum about the difficulty finding people posting exactly this info on this forum, like I was able to find when I did my 4Runner Bilstein 5100s a few years ago.

Just to clarify, you think you're on the 2nd from top setting on front and rear, and nothing else but the Bilstein 5100s all the way around -- no modified UCAs, spacers, etc.? Thanks for the info!

Correct.

 

[lucas287]

Anyone in the Northern Virginia area want a brand new set of Bilstein 6112? Part #47-251922.

Fully assembled too with new mounts.

Ended up selling my Tahoe for a Silverado before I ever installed them.

$500 REDUCED - Bilstein 6112 - Tahoe or Yukon

WILL BE DRIVING FROM DC TO LITTLE ROCK, AR IN TWO WEEKS! Which means I can meet you or drop off, if reasonable. Assembled and never used! Decided to go a different route. I'm on a TDY in the Northern VA (south of DC). https://www.bilsteinlifts.com/shop/chevy-gmc/tahoe-yukon/bilstein-6112-0-1-6-fr...

www.gm-trucks.com

 

[olyelr]

Anyone in the Northern Virginia area want a brand new set of Bilstein 6112? Part #47-251922.

Fully assembled too with new mounts.

Ended up selling my Tahoe for a Silverado before I ever installed them.

$500 REDUCED - Bilstein 6112 - Tahoe or Yukon

WILL BE DRIVING FROM DC TO LITTLE ROCK, AR IN TWO WEEKS! Which means I can meet you or drop off, if reasonable. Assembled and never used! Decided to go a different route. I'm on a TDY in the Northern VA (south of DC). https://www.bilsteinlifts.com/shop/chevy-gmc/tahoe-yukon/bilstein-6112-0-1-6-fr...

www.gm-trucks.com

Dont they fit the pickup too?

 

[lucas287]

Dont they fit the pickup too?

I wish! The springs are 600 lb for the Tahoe/Yukon and 750 lb for the trucks. And bilstein claims the valving is different too.