2010 Ram 1500 Quad TRX. Was wondering if anyone has tried the Bilstein 5100 front shocks, they are the ones that are 5 way height adjustable, 0-2.5". A post on here a while back claims they are far better for leveling than spacers, way less wear and tear on the front suspension. I drive 40-50% on gravel and rougher roads, (yeah yeah I know trucks nowadays are made for highway use only). I would like to get a couple more inches of front clearance before the snow flies. Any feedback appreciated.

 

Some people are having issues with a shimmy while in 4WD, others are not. Seems to be a CV angle issue. The first setting on those shocks are stock, the next is TRX4. So you wont gain 2.5 but about 1.75 if i recall correctly

 

So what would you recommend, the shocks, or coil spacers, and would you not get a shimmy with the spacers, and I do drive off road a lot.

 

The shock will help with the decompressing of the suspension but the travel will still be there. When compressing, the shocks will give back the lift - you may get rubbing.

Shocks are not built to support the weight of the truck, they are not really lifts

 

Its definitely a better way to lift if you're looking to level the truck. They are adjustable from stock to +2.8" in the fronts and the rear(if you get the matching 5100s) have enough travel to raise 1.1" for a coil spacer if you'd like.

Ride and handling is not much different from stock but I did put a 305/55/20 tire on when I did the shocks/level. I have a thread here with pics on installation and all.