Bilstein 5100

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Oh Kee Pah

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.

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