Bilstien Shocks to go with Leveling Kit

[bluebear15]

I have a Rough Country Leveling Kit on my 06 Z71. I read on here people saying Bilstien shocks to go with a leveling kit but can’t find it again. Was wondering what model Bilstien shocks people go with

 

[richs1]

I have a Rough Country Leveling Kit on my 06 Z71. I read on here people saying Bilstien shocks to go with a leveling kit but can’t find it again. Was wondering what model Bilstien shocks people go with

I used the 5100’s 0-2 inch lift.

 

[bluebear15]

I used the 5100’s 0-2 inch lift.

How do they ride?

 

[Countryboy07]

Same, 0-2” is what you need. Ride was significantly improved over stocks and extenders.

 

[bluebear15]

Same, 0-2” is what you need. Ride was significantly improved over stocks and extenders.

Is the ride quality softer or stiffer than stock?

 

[Countryboy07]

Is the ride quality softer or stiffer than stock?

Ride quality is stiffer than stock, not due to the shocks, but due to the fact that adding a leveling key reduces the torsion bars range of motion. The Bilstine 5100’s are properly proportioned for our vehicles, and help the ride quality after leveling.

 

[bluebear15]

Ride quality is stiffer than stock, not due to the shocks, but due to the fact that adding a leveling key reduces the torsion bars range of motion. The Bilstine 5100’s are properly proportioned for our vehicles, and help the ride quality after leveling.

Thanks. I’ve got the Rough Country ones in now that come with the leveling kit and they just seem to give a very stiff ride quality. I can feel every bump