Bilstein 5100, Leveling

[Ricochet83]

I replaced the ranchos with the 5100’s on my 18 Silverado and couldn’t be happier.


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[44mAG]

Helper springs were another option I considered to help prevent sag while the bed is loaded. Which springs did you go with?

I used Hellwig springs. The maxed shocks completely leveled the truck, but when adding the helper springs, I got some rake back. I Haul 1500 lbs of corn in the bed about once a month, and I am still at level for the most part. The picture is just with the shocks before springs or new tires.

[30-30]

Max them out. It won’t noticeably degrade the ride quality.

[kdkane1971]

I put them on my 2017 Tundra about 8 months ago. Maxxed out the height on all four, and included a 1" block for the rear to keep a decent rake. Love the ride and wish I had done it sooner.

[kingranch]

I've done a few of these and to get around the rake I left out the back blocks and I instead added a set of airbags.
That way the truck never has the ugly rake and if I load it down the squat is taken care of with some air ride

[Jarred]

2018 XLT Sport

Looks like those are ridge grapplers on stock 20's. What size are you running and any rubbing issues?

[MLank]

So even the ride is THAT much better?

[Rswan13]

Looks like those are ridge grapplers on stock 20's. What size are you running and any rubbing issues?

Yes they are the ridge grapplers, 33x12.5R20. I haven’t noticed any issues with rubbing so far. It definitely rides pretty smooth.

[MLank]

Hellwig helper springs are mentioned above.

Anybody use Sumo Springs?

Each look easy enough to install in my driveway.

[Grand Passage]

I had them maxed out on my 2010 silverado and I thought the ride was too stiff. If I were to use them again, I would not max them out.

I have a 2018 F15o now, and I installed a 1.5" leveling kit (left a slight bit of rake, which I wanted) with 33" tires, and it rides great. Cannot feel a difference from stock ride.