Bilstein 5100

[STORMIN08]

that it may, and i would guess it should...i cannot locate that info. it used to be easy to find

UPDATE: here is what i found on 4 wheel parts...

the 24-238281 4600 is 18.3 Ex / 15 Col.
the 24-253253 5100 is 18.8 Ex / 14.8 Col.

thus giving about 3/4' to 1" of travel to the 5100.

 

[Captain Insaino]

Lol,
I can't find it either....

 

[Morales1995]

that it may, and i would guess it should...i cannot locate that info. it used to be easy to find

UPDATE: here is what i found on 4 wheel parts...

the 24-238281 4600 is 18.3 Ex / 15 Col.
the 24-253253 5100 is 18.8 Ex / 14.8 Col.

thus giving about 3/4' to 1" of travel to the 5100.

So with all this information provided (I work nights) sorry for the late reply. Which would be recommended? I’m fairly certain I’ll be going with bilsteins whether 5100 or 4600 I’m not sure, what would y’all recommend?

 

[STORMIN08]

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.

 

[STORMIN08]

https://www.shocksurplus.com/pages/choosing-shocks-for-your-2007-2018-suburban

 

[Captain Insaino]

I have read somewhere that the issues with the snap rings on the 5100's are when people reuse them after an adjustment. Using new rings each time supposedly poses no issues. I'm quoting from a sketchy memory, so take it for what it's worth.

In my case, on the top posisition it was well over 2" of lift and I've beat them to death with no issues (yet).

As far as a recommendation, I'm biased. I love these shocks.

 

[STORMIN08]

for a reference, can you post a level side shot of your rig...i want the 5100 ( i am a fan also), but unsure due to stated height change

 

[Captain Insaino]

 

[STORMIN08]

that sits nice.

 

[Captain Insaino]

Thank you!