Adding a leveling kit & towing?
#16
FYI, I wouldn't use Bilstein 5100 pn 24-186018 for the front. They are too short and will allow almost zero down travel after 2" lift, which has obvious negative consequences.
I would consider the next size up which is 24-185776
To convince yourself, take a tape measure to the shock (before lift) and add 2", you will see what I mean. The 24-186018 extended length is 21.5" Every truck is different so see what you have.
Option B is to use a cheap ebay shock mount extender with the 24-186018,
I would consider the next size up which is 24-185776
To convince yourself, take a tape measure to the shock (before lift) and add 2", you will see what I mean. The 24-186018 extended length is 21.5" Every truck is different so see what you have.
Option B is to use a cheap ebay shock mount extender with the 24-186018,
#17
Installed the 2” Rough Country puck leveling kit & front Bilstein’s. I have a set of Toyo Open Country AT2’s on order in 295/65R20, they’ll be installed this week. Took it down the road & the steering wheel is obviously off of center but feels pretty much the same as before the lift. Once the tires & alignment are done iI’ll start on the rears. Thinking about Bilstein rears & the Airlift 5000 ultimate bags. No compressor since I left the almost brand new wireless one compressor in my other truck when I traded it thinking I wouldn’t need bags, doh!
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Some of the aftermarket shocks are made for 0" to 2" of lift from stock. So a leveling out of the the front will not likely need an aftermarket shock that is any different that what you would use on a stock height truck. Of course, there is a limit to how much you can increase the height and still use a stock height shock.
#19
Truck looks good. Just curious, with lift and front bilstiens, how much shock travel is left at normal ride height?
The Airlift 5000 ultimate have the least travel out of the available bag systems. But that may not matter to you.
Side bar:
I see airlift has a 7500# kit with 58115 bags.
https://www.airliftperformance.com/product/58115/
still only 5.7" of travel.
The Airlift 5000 ultimate have the least travel out of the available bag systems. But that may not matter to you.
Side bar:
I see airlift has a 7500# kit with 58115 bags.
https://www.airliftperformance.com/product/58115/
still only 5.7" of travel.
#20
Truck looks good. Just curious, with lift and front bilstiens, how much shock travel is left at normal ride height?
The Airlift 5000 ultimate have the least travel out of the available bag systems. But that may not matter to you.
Side bar:
I see airlift has a 7500# kit with 58115 bags.
https://www.airliftperformance.com/product/58115/
still only 5.7" of travel.
The Airlift 5000 ultimate have the least travel out of the available bag systems. But that may not matter to you.
Side bar:
I see airlift has a 7500# kit with 58115 bags.
https://www.airliftperformance.com/product/58115/
still only 5.7" of travel.
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