I was quoted $800 for 5100 and install. I figured I'd take the risk of getting caught doing mechanical work at my RV park for that price. I found some like new returned 5100s on Amazom for $60 a pop and used the $500 I saved to buy me a new gun!
great video thanks for show how to do the install i like to put the same brand on my 2012 gmc 2500hd LML 6.6L stuck but i don’t have the info or part number if you can help me with that i will apreciate it.
Great video man. I have those in a cart right now. Is there a reason you chose those over, say fox 2.0. Just wondering why you chose those to kind of help me decide.
So I noticed that you put the 5100s on your truck and it looks like it's at stock ride height. If you read the description on the 5100 there for lifted Trucks 1.5 to 2 inches. The 4600s are for stock height. Is there a reason why you put the 5100s on instead of the 4600s?
Your are not the first one to ask this question, my truck is a 3500 which has a higher ride height then the more common 1500. That is the only reason why I think people keep asking this question because when I match this part to my truck it’s a direct fit part.
I have a 2016 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 diesel it calls for the 4600. I don’t really see why you couldn’t put the 5100’s on only downside would be 1.5 inches less shock travel
I have a 2015.5 2500hd. It calls for a direct fit for the 4600 and the 5100 shocks. My original question comes from what is said in the small print under the 5100s. Which says direct fit for trucks and suvs that are lifted. I'm sure you could use both shocks on your truck. My original question was why did you choose the 5100s over the 4600. Because when I use a 2013 3500 it comes up with the 4600s to replace the oem shocks. The 2500 and 3500 are pretty much the same ride height.
I mean no disrespect but you aren’t supposed to loosen bolts with a torque wrench and in order to get proper torque when tightening you are supposed to tighten the nut not the bolt. Other than that good vid. Comment back and let me know how ya like the ride of these shocks
Is your truck stock? Every tire shop I go they say 5100 are only for 4”-6” trucks and won’t order them for my Chevy 2500 Z71 4x4. Do they make some for stock heights according to them they don’t
@@tompkinsfarms yea I’ve seen others put 5100 on stock or leveled trucks but according to the tires shops they say it’s not for stock trucks. Mine is a 2500 6.0 gas but don’t think it matters.
@@chris.f4635 according to when I bought them they were a match to my truck. They have been on my truck for probably 50,000 to 60,000 miles since they are great.
Thanks for sharing, guys like you make life much easier for the rest of us.
Thanks for the video. I'm going to put on Rancho shocks and replace the steering stabilizer as well on my 2013 2500 Duramax for $300 and my time.
There is no video on the net for front shock replacement of this shock style. You could have been the first
Good to know!
I was quoted $800 for 5100 and install. I figured I'd take the risk of getting caught doing mechanical work at my RV park for that price. I found some like new returned 5100s on Amazom for $60 a pop and used the $500 I saved to buy me a new gun!
Fishing4Happiness thats awesome! Sounds like something I would do... what kind of gun are going to buy or did buy?
@@tompkinsfarms....Sig P365 XL !
Thats awesome!
Awesome video!! I’m about to do the same job and it’s also in a trailer park, working out of state haha
Good video. Thanks!
You are welcome!
Great video! Doing the same on mine.
How did it go for you?
Nice video!!
Thank you!
Not that it makes a huge difference, but Bilstein recommends you install the boot in a downward position.
Not these, the bilstein name was up right. So he's good.
Where the heck did you find them for $300 bucks?!?!
I just paid $105 a piece for the 2 fronts!!
great video thanks for show how to do the install
i like to put the same brand on my 2012 gmc 2500hd LML 6.6L stuck
but i don’t have the info or part number
if you can help me with that i will apreciate it.
Is your truck stock? Was wondering about using the 5100s on stock Chevy 2500hd.
Yes it is stock
Great video man. I have those in a cart right now. Is there a reason you chose those over, say fox 2.0. Just wondering why you chose those to kind of help me decide.
I just based it on reviews at the time. I must say I am still happy with the choice.
@@tompkinsfarms I’ll probably end up going with them too. Appreciate the reply
I got fox 2.0 on my 2500 HD diesel and they suck and bottom out with 35 " tires but not real bad with 33 on there
So I noticed that you put the 5100s on your truck and it looks like it's at stock ride height. If you read the description on the 5100 there for lifted Trucks 1.5 to 2 inches. The 4600s are for stock height. Is there a reason why you put the 5100s on instead of the 4600s?
Your are not the first one to ask this question, my truck is a 3500 which has a higher ride height then the more common 1500. That is the only reason why I think people keep asking this question because when I match this part to my truck it’s a direct fit part.
I have a 2016 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 diesel it calls for the 4600. I don’t really see why you couldn’t put the 5100’s on only downside would be 1.5 inches less shock travel
I have a 2015.5 2500hd. It calls for a direct fit for the 4600 and the 5100 shocks. My original question comes from what is said in the small print under the 5100s. Which says direct fit for trucks and suvs that are lifted. I'm sure you could use both shocks on your truck. My original question was why did you choose the 5100s over the 4600. Because when I use a 2013 3500 it comes up with the 4600s to replace the oem shocks. The 2500 and 3500 are pretty much the same ride height.
How’s the front end on it? It’s bouncy?
Being a 3500 it’s always hard, but I like it better than stock.
@@tompkinsfarms man my front end on my 2500 is all over the place. I just replace them with some rough country ones. And still the same deal
I mean no disrespect but you aren’t supposed to loosen bolts with a torque wrench and in order to get proper torque when tightening you are supposed to tighten the nut not the bolt. Other than that good vid. Comment back and let me know how ya like the ride of these shocks
Being in a campground, I had to use what tools were available to me. The ride is much better!
Is your truck stock? Every tire shop I go they say 5100 are only for 4”-6” trucks and won’t order them for my Chevy 2500 Z71 4x4. Do they make some for stock heights according to them they don’t
Interesting, my truck is stock
@@tompkinsfarms yea I’ve seen others put 5100 on stock or leveled trucks but according to the tires shops they say it’s not for stock trucks. Mine is a 2500 6.0 gas but don’t think it matters.
@@chris.f4635 according to when I bought them they were a match to my truck. They have been on my truck for probably 50,000 to 60,000 miles since they are great.
What is the place you bought these at?
they make all sorts of 5100 for different applications and different trucks. you can get them for any stock, level or lifted truck
How’s the ride difference from before and after? I’m getting used rancho shocks for my 2011 lml I’m hoping it makes it ride nice
Not much different… it’s noticeable but with a 3500 it’s always a rough ride!
Rancho shocks are awful. Stick with the Bilsteins
@@DCSPEED23 okay thank you