How to fix a rough riding truck - Bilstein 5100 REVIEW - Never Done Vlog
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- On this Never Done Vlog episode Clint Grover talks about his experience with a bilstein 5100 shock upgrade he made to his 2005 Ford Super Duty with a 6" lift and 37" toyo open country m/t tires.
Clint reviews the monotube shocks and gives his personal experiences with them on his lifted truck as well as gives a comparison between the Bilstein 5100 and the Rough Country shocks he replaced.
In the end he concludes that one of the best and most affordable options for fixing a rough riding pickup truck is upgrading to a monotube shock absorber. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Very Well said! I had the exact same experience, was not impressed the first day at all. I said pretty much the same thing in my review. I have an 01 & 06 Sierra 2500hd, one with bilstein and one with Rancho 9000xl shocks. Their almost comparable in comfort, but for some reason the bilstein rides like a Cadillac and the Rancho is more unrefined. But the adjustability of the shocks to go from a softer to a harder shock is still pretty cool. Through and through, I would buy the bilstein over Rancho any day. Rancho was more expensive for me also. My rancho's are over 2 years old and look like rusted piles of crap now. I haven't had the bilsteins for more than 6 months, so no comment yet. Bilstein for life, I wish they made coil over kits for my grandmother's Honda, turn it from a tuna can to Lexus real quick.
Thank you for your comment! This will help answer a lot of questions for people. I've pinned it to make it easier to find.
I've installed Bilsteins on everything from VW Busses and vintage Mustangs to trucks and BMWs over nearly 50 years. The worse the vehicle normally rides, the more you notice how Bilsteins improve the control and comfort. They won't make a 66 mustang handle like a BMW M5, but they get much closer. The Bilsteins always need a few thousand miles of bouncing over stuff to seat and smooth the piston rings and shaft bushings. My buddy has over 300K miles on his Bilsteins on a 1990 Toyota pickup and they still ride like they did after their break-in period. They stay consistent until the day you somehow blow one out crashing off a boulder or rolling the vehicle.
Just purchased a set for my truck , my brother has them on his truck great shock, great review thanks.
EXACTLY YOU NAIL IT, IT SHOULD RIDE LIKE A TRUCK NOT LIKE A “DUMP TRUCK” THANKS FOR SUCH A GREAT VIDEO
I love your honesty, I will get me some
Enjoyed the video, thank you for uploading quality content and the review 😊
Glad you liked it, thank you for checking us out.
I used these on my lifted Excursion. Loved them! It had leaf springs all the way around with Dana 60’s and used 2 of these shocks per tire. Best bang for the buck in my opinion.
Great Video!! Thank you so much!! It is a pain with all the research but well worth it!! We are trying to decide between Bilstein an Ranco's so it is hard decision.......Have a Blessed Week!!
Yep! Love my Bilstien 5100. 04 Excursion 6 inch pro COMP lift.
Nice!
Wow! Thank you soooooooo much for this video. I have an '06 F350 Super Duty with an 8" Fabtech lift that murders my back whenever I hit a pothole in our lovely roads here in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. About to look for these shocks you recommended right now! Thanks again!
Let me know what you think after you get them installed!
I have bilstein 4600 on ford bronco 1988 for 5 years now and I love them!
mistercopter I was about to purchase those for my 85 dodge 1/2 but my local store said get skyjackers, ride is terrible about two weeks in, worse than my Monroe’s from earlier. You off road or highway?
I do both. Could you please describe what is terrible ride? Thank you.@@jakehoffman8487
Nice commentary. I just installed Bilstein 5100s on my 2017 RAM 3500 SRW 4x4 Mega Cab and the ride is extremely better.
Prior to the change I was getting beat to death. The new shocks and lowering the tires to 70psi front and 55psi rear really helped a lot.
Phil Salsbery thanks for checking it out, we have lots of other videos on our channel th-cam.com/users/neverdoneusa
I love your wording!! "Like a truck not a dump truck". I own a 2021 Silverado RST 6.2. I went with the RC 6 inch spacer lift with stock struts. 35×12.5 on 20×9 +2 off set. I just wish it rode as good as it looks. Great video also.
Thank you
Man his experience was exactly how mine went. Totally recommend them
appreciate the review, i am in the same boat with my 99 superduty with a procomp 6.5" lift. i'm gonna order up a set of these
You'll be happy you did.
I put them on my Z71 and it’s better than ever. I love my truck again.
What size truck are you in? I am in a 2500HD Z71 and wondering if I will notice improvement over the Ranchos.
Thank you! Helped me make up my mind for a 2008 2500hd. Great stuff my man 👍👍
Glad I could help. Thanks for checking out our video.
Gas or Diesel? I have the same year. Went with the Bilstein 4600's. Which did you go with 5100's?
I Know You're Right But I have a the 6.0 gas motor
Nick K What shocks did you buy? How many miles you have on it? I have 516,000+ miles
I Know You're Right But WOW. That’s amazing! 500k, it’s a Diesel right? My is a 08 newer body style and has 79k, it has low miles but the shocks were kinda rusty and not absorbing bumps well, I went with the 5100’s because I haul a lot of weight in the bed. I’m either empty or full with a load so I went with he 5100s and made a huge difference.
2018 Ram 2500 diesel. Just installed Bilstein 5162 front leveling kit and 5162 rear shocks.
Front kit comes with new springs and spring isolators. Rides way better that the stock bilsteins that it came with
Great shocks I have a 13 Nissan Frontier got them recently replaced the for oem shocks
I guess in hindsight they didn't call it Smooth Country...
Well said
I agree when I put my shocks on it seemed to take a few days to smooth out I was told after I should have primed the shock by pushing it all the way in and out 5 times before install maybe that the ticket
I put a full set on my '11 Frontier, set the front to 1" over stock and combined the rear with a 2" AAL which settled to around 1-3/4"
First off, these are going to ride stiffer than your stock shocks, probably no matter who made your stockers - especially if you use the front ride height adjustment to any more than the middle settings. I rent Frontiers all the time so I know what the stock shocks ride like - soft, bouncy, and trying too hard to ride like a car.
Your truck WILL ride like a truck, but you're going to get much better cornering control, much better control over nose-diving, etc. and large bumps and potholes that would have cratered out with the stock shocks are going to be soaked up by the 5100s no problem.
This is also the first truck shock I've ever had that seems to ride BETTER when you leave the pavement. I really can't explain that one, but that's how it is. You can be rolling off the edge of a paved country road transitiioning to a rough washboard gravel road, and the truck will instantly ride as smooth as butter.
If you live in the country these shocks are perfect. If you want a floaty and soft car-like ride, I'm not convinced that they're the best option, and you might be better served with OEM equivalent for your truck, but I personally don't care for a car-like ride in a truck.
Thanks. I learned a lot!
Glad you liked it. We have lots of other videos, have a look!
Same here. Installed 5100’s on the rear of my 2020 Silverado 1500. Too stiff at first. Got softer as time went by. Way better than stock shocks 100%.
I drive a 2013 f-350 4x4 single cab buckin' bull , I will definitely give this a try, Thanks
Let us know what you think
NeverDoneUSA Will do, possibly will add Sulastic springs also... undecided
Hahahaha “...not like a DUMPTRUCK!” Bout says it all.
I've been looking at these as a leveling kit for my platinum
I had these shocks on my 95 Jeep with a 4" lift, they where valved for something heavier and I did not like em that much. on my 2015 2500 I'm running a 3" lift with King Shocks and they are pretty cool but my next time I will install some Fox Shocks with full adjustability so I can adjust them on the Fly depending what I'm doing. It is hard the have a shock that can do it all, Pulling a 5th wheel and going off roading. Full adjustability is the key.
ZGERMAN I have a 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Looking to install a 2 inch lift and upgrade my shocks. I off road a little bit not too much but I feel every bump
In the road. U didn’t like them?
I gonna follow your advice
Thank you for the info I two have been doing a lot of Research on the 5100 and rs9000...but Im leaning towards 5100
Glad you liked it. Let us know which way you decide to go and how you like whichever one you choose.
Well did you get anything ?
Toyota recommends the 5100s for Tundra and Sequoia as well. I am also looking at Bilstein B8 coilovers.
I'm doing the same. I have a RC 4link 6 inch on my 08 f350 dually. It came with there new style shocks. They are only marginally better than than there older style. I bought Bilstein 5160's for the front and 5100's for the rear. Ill be installing them with a set of Procomp traction bars this weekend.
Emilio Figueroa Jr. Nice! Let us know what you think after you've put a 100 or so miles on the setup
Will do.
the rough country No2 shocks ? how are the bilsteins
Thank you! I have a 2016 Toyota 4runner trd pro. It came with a special edition set of bilstein coil overs on the front. At 40k miles, the passenger side spring broke in 2 places. Toyota fixed that. Now, at 83k, the driver side spring has broken in 2 places. This vehicle is only driven on the road, so my question to Toyota was "why". This suspension system is tuned for this vehicle, but the springs suck.
Long story short, I've been looking at the 5100 shocks as a replacement. But, I dont have 2 springs, and I definitely don't want to use these trd springs.
Thanx for your honest review!
You're welcome, thank you for watching the video.
That's how my dads corolla feels on the road, I got him the alllll kit new
F250 2016 with 6 inch pro comp and MX6 shocks. I just replaced both front with 5100 and i prefer them over MX6
The moral of the story is if you have Rough Country installed on your vehicle, replace them with Bilstein
Yep
Great video! Couldn't deal with the dry mouth noises but that's just me haha. Just wanted to get him a Gatorade.
Travis Couture hahaha I totally needed a Gatorade! In the future I'll just stop and grab a drink instead of trying to push through. Thanks for the comment!
Great review i bought the same for my dodge 2500 haven't installed yet
Thank you, I hope they do well for you when you get around to installing them.
Just ordered some 5100s today for my 2020 Silverado. I’m soooo looking forward to them as the stock Ranchos suck! 👍🏼👍🏼
Let me know how you like them!
Liked the video 👍
joe bob thank you
Yeah shocks won’t always be smooth in the beginning because the seals and bushings need to be worn in. After a bit they will show there performance
He went over some "woopdy dos"
Roman Medina sometimes I like to use scientific terms to describe things
Was not sure if i should or shouldn't buy the 5100 series for my ram.. thanks for the great review.. thanks
Abdullah Al Zamil thank you for checking us out
Bilstein is the way to go. Very high quality german brand.
Made the mistake of putting Ruff Country's on my 17 F150, my mechanic seems to love them but have to agree with all those that hate them, the ride sucks ass. I am not unfamiliar with Bilstein as I have had on my 07 Cherokee 4" lift, but unsure about them on a truck. Looking for the "smother" city drive so I am going to get them (5100's) installed and post feedback.
Thanks for your review, and those that have negative to say, have another tide pod.
S thanks for checking out the video, glad you liked it. I'll look forward to hearing back from you after the 5100s. Agreed on the tide pod thing. Lol
And the Rough Countrys don't last as long as they imply.
@@MiddleTennesseeRailProductions don't ever buy rough country anything. You think your saving a few dollars. But your not. I made that mistake one time and they suck
@@claudemaggard7162 Trust me, I know. lol. The Rough Country's that were on my truck when I got it wore out quick and they weren't smooth at all. Never again. I got the Bilstein 5100's and I'm LOVIN' them! I had around 20-23 mpg average on my Chicago trip this past month.
I have a 1987 Chevy M1028 Pickup with leave springs front and rear, Dana 60/14-Bolt Axles. My truck rides like a Dump truck! You recon the Bilstein would cure this or will it always ride like crap? I had 5100's 5 years ago on a 94 Jeep and it felt like the jeep had to much shock cause it would beat you up.
I think they would help but I dont think they'll solve your problem all together, that's a pretty heavy duty suspension setup.
Have you heard of the sulastic shackles. i want to install these plus the shocks. Just the shackles alone are supposed to release a ton of the rigidity.
I have, they sound like a great addition. I've been thinking about adding them myself.
I've got a 2017 Tacoma that rides bad. I feel as though I don't have as much control as I should when the truck bounces and skips around corners on rough Vermont roads. I like your video because it describes what I'm feeling in my truck. The question I have is will the new 5100's change my weight limits? I tow a 3500lb camper and want to make sure I don't lose any weight capacity. Thanks.
William Brewer good question! Glad you liked the video. Your towing capacity will not be negatively impacted with a 5100 shock upgrade. The reason these shocks improve ride and vehicle stability on rough terrain lies in their monotube design as well as their valving etc. It's not a softer or weaker shock it's a better designed more efficient and thereby more effective shock.
NeverDoneUSA )
Love these shocks. Have had pro comp, rancho and like the bilstein and trail master best but the were assholes(trail master) with their lifetime warranty .
Have the bilstein 5100 series front strut and back shocks... my question is how long will these shocks and strut hold up?..
I'm not sure, I've had mine for a few years now and they're still in great condition.
Thanks for the Video, i am researching as a matter of fact. Are the shocks continuing to impress?
Lucas Stoneking I still love them. They REALLY shine on bumpy gravel roads, it's pretty incredible.
I have a 07" New Body Sierra Crew on 4's & 5's with a 4.5" Spindle Lift. Everything is stock on the front/rear end when it comes to shocks/struts. Any suggestions as to what brand/type?
I'm a pretty big fan of the bilsteins
Thank you for the video . I have Honda Pilot .Time for upgrade suspension.At the moment I have kyb shocks and struts.Pleas help me I want your opinion on what shock to get .I would her to drive so a close to a Cadillac soft .Also when I go bumps the throws me left and right .Please tell me what replace .HONDA PILOT 2004 EX .Thank you.i need a soft ride because of a bad back.
John Gotti NYC I understand the bad back thing, I have the same problem. The answer to your question really depends on how much money you want to spend. You could go with the bilstein 5100s and get a definite improvement in ride quality and handling or you could go a step further and do an air suspension system if you have the budget. There are also solastic options if you have leaf springs in the rear (I'm not familiar with how the Honda pilot suspension is set up). Ultimately I went with the bilsteins because I didn't have the money to go all out on a custom suspension system.
Just got 5100s for my lifted Escalade and they've been on for 3-400 miles. They ride really rough, they somehow find bumps on smooth roads. Not sure if its not broken in or what.
Thanks.
I 14 ft box truck which is used for moving I want to know the best shocks to put on it and if they should vary from front to back. All City travel and yes I do want it to ride like a Cadillac
Adjustable air bags. Beyond that someone else will have to chime in, I'm not experienced in moving trucks.
I have a 17 Ram 1500 4x4 with a 6" RC Lift with their shocks and struts. Would I get a much better ride upgrading to the Bilstein? Or Do would I do better doing coilovers?
Josh Slaw Someone with experience with a coilover conversion will have to chime in for detailed information. My guess is that you'd feel a noticeable difference with the shock upgrade but I would assume that the coilover conversion would be an even bigger improvement in ride quality.
I have a 2016 ram 2500 tradesman with a 2.5 inch spacer on stock shocks,which are horrible. I’ve been told even if I switch to the 5100’s it won’t make a difference on how stiff the truck is. What’s your opinion? Also should mention I work construction and drive a lot, tow heavy almost daily and will be in a landfill, so a good amount of dirt roads, almost everyday.
I think you'll notice a difference, especially on the dirt roads, that's where mine perform best.
i put 5 of these on my 13 super duty (steering damper) and all 4 wheels-not a dramatic improvement -but a little better on slow speed bumps still rides like a tank
Marc D might be worth looking into some solastics for the rear. I haven't tried them yet but I hear they help a lot
Are the drain holes on the boot end?.....opposite from how you have them? I'm installing mine and want to make sure if boot is up or down.
Down, his were up, which is the wrong way to install them. I am sure they work the same, just no drain, might wear out faster.
Thank you for your video.I have been blessed with a Honda Pilot 2004 that has 70k miles old used to own it and the truck is beautiful.The only that is due is the suspension.Are the billsteins expensive?If you don’t mind ,how much did u pay for your billsteins ?Thank you.
I paid around $100 per shock. If you go to www.4wheelparts.com they often times have a "buy 3 get one free" promotion. Mine were an uncommon size that had to be special ordered, that's why I had to pay full price.
I understood the Rough Country being a horrible ride if the shocks are garbage. But shocks aside, is the lift worth getting if Bilsteins will be used instead of the cheap ones included in the kit?
Santiago Lopez The lift is fine, it's very similar to every other 6" spring lift I've had experience with. The bilsteins are just a nice upgrade.
I have a Chevy s10 2000 and don’t know what kind of Air suspension I need in orde to get smooth ride. Please advise me.
Thanks!
bukifcb10 Someone else will have to chime in here, I don't have any experience with air suspensions.
What kind of camera was this filmed with? Looks damn near 3D HD
Yeah it turned out pretty crisp. We used a Canon 80d with a 50mm lens and some studio lights.
So Bilstein 5160 vs ICON 2.0 Aluminum Series Reservoir shocks for ride quality?
Good question, I haven't tried the ICON shocks. Someone else please ring in on this one.
You almost got it right, You need Bilstein 9100 shocks, with internal bypass., and BILL STEEN
Hey guys ,1st time on the channel what would you recommend for a 2017 ram 1500 big 4x4 5.7 . I'm looking just for a nice level 2" in front nothing crazy but I want to do it up correctly,upper control arms,new ball joints shocks or strut assemblys ...a good amount of money in the front .I don't want to touch the rear. I have air bags in the rear. I commute a lot of highway but the roads and Massachusetts are like "off road " conditions all over. have about $1600 budget . Want the best smoothest OEM ride with a 2" level upfront thanks guys ! And the truck has 30k on it so springs etc are in great shape
Anybody have a setup they'd like to share here?
The best riding car is a lincoln town car, with the factory AIR ride suspension.
Agreed. I'm a Lincoln man myself, I only included the Cadillac reference because that's the vehicle that most people believes rides the best.
Would the 5100's improve the ride on a stock 2020 Sierra 4x4 2500HD? Experimenting with tire pressure and using 18" wheels instead of 20" helps but it's still pretty stiff, especially on washboard roads.
The 5100s shine best on washboard roads in my truck.
@@NeverDoneUSA Thanks
I have the 5100 on my super duty they may be just worn out? About 4 years old. Don't know if I should go back to them or pay x2 for fox..did you look at them ?
I looked at the fox shocks and found mixed reviews, some guys liked them and some didn't. The bilsteins were the clear winner in my research.
Billsteins seem to be the best bang for your buck. I run their 4600s in the front of my 2000 F150 4x4 and 5100s in the back. Night and day to the original shocks
Thank you for your honesty
You bet
Great Video. I do owned a Toyota Hilux, all stocks right now. I do carry light load only and using it around the city. Id like to improve the ride.can you advise what basic upgrade would change my ride.
Randy Reyes a shock upgrade would be the easiest. I found the Bilstein 5100 to be the best option but there are a lot of good reviews on other monotube shocks as well. Your best bet is to check the forums to get real world reviews for your specific truck.
NeverDoneUSA Hopefully youre next video would be about replacing hilux shocks.
Do these fit on a ram truck 2007 v6 3.7 with a lift kit of 6 inch? Mine drives waaaay to rough
Yes, you'll just have to contact a distributor and have them find the correct part number. There are TONS of guys with the same setup as you (other than the engine) running these shocks.
question, shouldnt we also consider looking at the coil when looking for more comfy ride? i mean the compression ratio ,, some coils are very resistance to be pressed, some are not, what do you guys think? i m facing a ruff, well a terrible ride on my jeep jk and i think that its due to the coils more than the shocks. once ive loaded some heavy stuff on my jeep and turned our that its takes the road bump way better,, but of course i cant drive around with tons of load in the jeep. hope to get some feedback...
Khalid Hasan softer coils will improve ride quality but you'll be trading towing capacity unless you switch to a more advanced setup.
thanks for the feedback,,,,, i guess i will start with a softer coils, since i don't tow anything with my JK
So, its been a year, are the shocks riding as good as they were when you made this video?
Reggie Schlieper yes sir! They're still riding like a dream! I honestly dont think they've lost an ounce of their effectiveness. Still very happy with my purchase.
Question, will using the Bilistien Shocks at its highest setting which is almost 3inches affect the axle of a Toyota 4 runner, thx 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
They make an adjustable shock, at least for Ram trucks.
Yeah they absolutely make adjustable Bilstein 5100's
ayo30s I was told before I installed the 5100s on my Ram 1500 4x4 that anything over 2” will affect the ball joints in the UCA’s. I would think if you have a IFS with your YOTA it could be a problem. I went with 2” of lift but went ahead and put upgraded UCAs on just to be safe. I think the kit for shocks and upgraded UCAs were just under $400.
Enjoyed the video, and especially liked the "Correct. It should ride like a *truck*, not a *dump* truck" comment. LOL I'm debating between a set of 5100/5125 (they don't have a 5100 for my mild 2" of front lift) or the Fox 2.0 for my '03 F150. Either one will be fine, but I want to be sure of my choice when spending this much coin. I'm glad to hear the 5100's are treating you right after a year or so of driving on them. Not many people follow up on initial reviews.
Let us know which ones you end up going with and how you like them! Thanks for checking out the video.
I'm researching bilsteins 5100's for my 89' suburban. Which has no coils. (Stupid question) can I use them without coils? And what would be a good Bilstein shock?
Yes you can still use them, there are a few different types of suspension systems used to hold a vehicle up, coil springs is just one of the types. The shocks are for dampening the bumps and helping to maintain contact with the road. I'm not sure what part number you'd need for your suburban, check the forums, get ahold of a supplier or send bilstein an email and I'm sure you'll find the right ones for your rig.
@@NeverDoneUSA thank you!
I'm thinking about these to replace my stock shocks. They got a lot of wear and tear! Will these work on a stock height 2WD truck? 1/2 ton
Justin Dampier yes, they have options for TONS of applications.
4600 have same internals as 5100's but work with non lifter vehicles
04 6.0 Excursion. 3 inch RC kit. I need to wear a kidney belt to go pick up a gallon of milk!
Hi, I have a 07 Ram crew cab dually chassis (no bed, just chassis) when I'm not hooked to gooseneck (without a load) the truck drives TERRIBLE...SO MUCH SO I DON'T EVEN WANT TO TAKE IT IN FOR MAINTENANCE. Is this normal this truck and will the shocks you're recommending help? If anyone has the same issue, please share what worked for you. Thanks for your video
Sounds like your springs are too stiff for the weight of your truck. Might be worth looking at either adding some weight to the back or changing to lighter springs with air shocks to accommodate the weight of the trailer. The shocks might help but it really sounds like the issue is the springs.
Kersaint Saint Fleur get rancho 9000 there adjustable from 1 to 9 just by turning a nob you can do 1 or 2 with out load and go to 8 or 9 with the load. if iam not mistaken 5100s are are nitro filled shocks so it would ride even rougher since you don't have the bed and your missing about 500 pounds from the bed
shocks only dampen,its your springs,but,air bags will fix it,use the bags when towing,just get slight upgrade springs,too heavy will be too harsh when empty regardless of rest of set up.
So now I've discovered your video of Bilstein 5100 shocks........ and just a week ago I had the local Ford dealer install new OEM shocks on my 2005 F-350SD, diesel, Lariat, 4x4, dually ( just bought the truck 3 weeks ago) not real impressed with the ride so far (nor the repair bill). Better not have your tongue hanging out of your mouth when hitting a rough spot in the road or your tongue will be laying on the floorboard. Wished I would have seen your video 2 weeks ago. My truck also has air bags w/o the compressor. (Has the regular tire valve stems mounted underneath the rear bumper and you inflate the air bags like you would inflate a regular tire, I've tried releasing any air that might be in the air bags but no air has come out so far)
That sucks! Try adding some air to the bags and see what you get, maybe you can find a sweet spot where your teeth arent rattling out of your head everytime you hit a rough patch in the road. Thank you for checking out the video and good luck!
You are always suppose to have at least 5psi in the air bags at all times minimum. Can damage the bags wit no air in them.
How do you determine what to look for to get a softer ride?
Ride quality is determined by several factors, the easiest way I can answer your question in this short space is to read reviews on the shocks you're considering. Monotube shocks work well for my purposes but different driving conditions may favor different styles of shocks.
Everything has a break in time. I noticed that I put the bilstein's on my half ton truck and it was the same way rough the first day and a Cadillac for the next year China upgraded to a larger truck. I'm finding that when you're shocks go you're replacing ball joints every 6 months it seems like and I can get pricey . it's not just your seat feeling that impacts it's the entire suspension system getting beat to hell.
I have a RC 8 inch lift with a 2 inch leveling kit(10 inch total) it rides like it sits on steel poles.. Dual shocks ya your truck. I may try these shocks.. Think it will help?
Yes I think it will help. Your springs are going to be stiffer than mine because of the 8" lift but I'd still be willing to bet that you'll notice an improvement in ride quality.
NeverDoneUSA Man, I took the shocks off and went for a test ride with zero shocks on the front made no difference. The shocks are totally shot. .ordered these and see what happens
@@19jody72 well... How are they ?
@@LemonySnicket-EUC sold the truck.. never got a chance to install them
If you have a puck on top of your strut for the 2 inch level , then that’s one of your main problems right there.
not sure if you know this but your shocks are upside down. the boot goes to the bottom and there is drain holes in the boot in case water gets in
These boots have drain holes in both the top and bottom
You should replace the spring too!
I've considered it! I'm thinking that one day I'd like to go to an adjustable air suspension like the one made by Kelderman.
Hello brother, love your channel. Would they improve the ride quality of a G63 AMG?
FF thank you! That's a really good question! I honestly don't know the answer, someone else will have to chime in on this one. Thanks again for checking out our channel
FF the G63 should have air or hydraulic shock absorbers on it. If it is riding rough your compressor or hydraulic pump is bad or you have a leaky shock absorber
Hello there buddy, tbh I'm planning on buying a G63, haven't test driven one yet. Torn between the RR and the G63 or say F it to both and get an E-class coupe. Many G63 owners are telling me it's a great experience but the ride is not comfortable at all and will give you backpain and that's the last thing I want. Any thoughts brother?
I just put these on my Chevy and they are stiff as boards. My wife won't even get in the truck anymore. Should have saved myself some money and bolted some 2x4's instead. How the heck do these things get such high ratings. Do you guys know what suspension is supposed to do?
jggmobile That sucks, definitely not the experience I've had with mine. Might be worth contacting Bilstein
@@NeverDoneUSA he probably didn't get the right size shocks for his lift.
Has nothing to do with the shocks.
I have a 2014 Silverado on stock lift putting the 5100s on tomorrow. Im replacing monroes ive had for 30k miles and they've been rough for about 10k
Let us know what you think about them after a week or so of use.
I've ridden in newer trucks that ride incredibly smooth, even on "washboarded" gravel country roads. But my 92 4X rides rough as hell. How do I get it smoother riding? Not buying a new truck.
Monotube shocks will help. Also if you want to spend more money you could change out your springs to a softer set. I've heard of guys adding air bags to their factory suspension and claiming they got a better ride as well but I cant verify this.
NeverDoneUSA I was about to get Bilstein, went to a local store to place an order, I mentioned that I was looking for a softer ride, they said bilstein arent soft and I should go for twin tube, they sold me sky jacker that rider rougher than the Monroe’s I had before. They claimed the bilstein mono is for stiff off-road. Any thoughts ? 85 1/2 ton dodge
@@jakehoffman8487 I had a similar experience when I was asking around locally, what I concluded is that they didn't have any actual experience with the bilsteins and were just making assumptions based on limited knowledge. I did a huge amount of internet research (literally months of research) and ultimately decided that the bilsteins were the shocks for the job. The twin tube design just can't compete with the superior monotube especially if you go off road. The bilsteins wont make your trucks ride soft and supple but they will absorb shock incredibly well and with complete consistency resulting in a more comfortable ride than what you're probably experiencing currently. Why not ask around and see if you can find someone in your area who is running the 5100's and see for yourself? Hope this helps. Thanks for checking out the video
how do these compare to the factory Bilstein's? I wonder if they would be better than the factory mopar shocks? Ram 2500
Someone with experience with the factory ram shocks will have to weigh in here. I have a similar style bilstein to your factory shock on an f150 and the monotube 5100s on my super duty are much better on bumpy gravel roads than the factory style on the f150.
. Mopar shocks are poops. Easy to compress just like how he did to those Rough Country shocks
People don't waste your time and money, this I probably being paid, I paid almost 400 dollars for my 2012 ram 2500.4600 for the front and 5100 for the rear ,I hate it ,ride is fucking on bumps ,I don't recommend them,so will you,
Guys from experience, buy Gabriel or Monroe, or rancho,they are great,what I mean is that I didn't like them to the point that I put the stock one's back,and it rides a lot better, but considering rancho,Monroe, or Gabriel, soft shocks
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Do I need to change the spring coil too?
Marco C it's up to you. You can further improve ride quality with different springs but we simply changed the shocks on this project.
I put one 5160 and a 5100 up front on my 1999 Ford F-350 V10 supercharged truck
How did it do?
@@NeverDoneUSA it rides like a Cadillac
How many miles did the Rancho shocks have on them?
Not sure, they were on the truck when I bought it. I had put about 20,000 miles on them.
NeverDoneUSA I gotcha, thanks!
I'm looking at these for my 99 silverado that has a 4" lift. The current ones don't have ANY fluid in them and are missing the grommets they're so old haha. I ran over a chunk of 2x6 the other day and thought I ran over a fucking dog.
Triston Charge hahahaha nice. You'll definitely like these better than what you've got
LMAO comment of the year
I installed 5100's on my leveled serria z71 and WOW she rides alot better. I did notice in the snow with the same tires i have alot more control and stability also 😨 why did i wait so long? Its like a different truck 😎
maurice davis agreed!
maurice davis did u install front and rear?
Mohammed Alameri yes sir i did front and rear.
maurice davis what year is your truck
Dang, I just bought the 4600s.
Is there another way to make it less bouncy? Or maybe like u, I have to give it a few days?
Thanks in advance..
I haven't had any experience with the 4600s but if you've already got them you might as well give it some time and see if they settle in like the 5100s did on mine.
@@NeverDoneUSA okay..
thanks for responding..
Thanks for watching the video
@@dee1380 just wanted to give my input, I have the 4600s as a stock shock on my TRD off road tundra. Road quality, it settles quick but doesn't have much dampening. Off roading they're pieces of shit. Horrible shock fade just 10 minutes Into a trail. Can't wait to get my 6112 and 5160 on this weekend
@@Millirawk thanks..
I got a 2007 1500 Ram and its pretty stiff...
Don’t buy rough country PERIOD. The name alone makes people laugh at you.
Are the 5100 good for Baja style desert running?
Better than stock! But I'm sure there are better options for dessert racing. I know a lot of guys run King suspensions on that type of vehicle. You'd be best to contact the manufacturer and look at the dessert racing forums for more information on that.
NeverDoneUSA
I appreciate the quick response! Actually Im not preparing for a race but I drive the same tracks once or twice a year. With the stock ones I feel like something is gonna break lol!