Bilstein disappointed
Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2007
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From: Mad River Valley
Recently upgraded to 5100's all around. Front set at 1.75". I have OEM 18 inch rims and Falken Rubitrek AT tires. Noticeable improvement in the sway/body roll department on paved roads. Less nose dive too. On the dirt roads...potholes, washboards etc the truck ride is more settled than before. I have three miles of dirt roads from my house before I get to pavement and these shocks have improved that ride. Does it ride like a Raptor? Absolutely not. Would King shocks have been better? I bet. At this price point the 5100 offer a nice upgrade.
Hotshot
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: RVA
Hmmm, combining 5100s set at 1.7" tomorrow with the Roadmaster Active Suspension. Worked well before, and hope it continues here.
To the OP, Bilsteins are digressive, meaning stiffer on low speed and softer longer into the compression. You might actually like KYB better as they are linear in compression.
To the OP, Bilsteins are digressive, meaning stiffer on low speed and softer longer into the compression. You might actually like KYB better as they are linear in compression.
Cross-Country
Joined: Mar 2015
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You don't say what you do with the truck. If its a daily driver that does no work, go for the ride. I just replaced my Tundra and almost went with an F-250, but I decided my 9,000 lb. 5th wheel would be just as happy with a Max-tow F-150 and it would be more civilized when I quit RVing. I can't get my Admiral out of my Tesla, so her opinion of my ride is moot.
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