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Old 10-20-2015 | 11:57 AM
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Hi, My truck is a 2009 Dodge ram 1500 $WD 4.7 all stock. I put in the adjustable Bilstein 5100's on my front end and set them to the max (2.8). Now I want to lift the rear end and replace my back shocks. Before I put the new Bilsteins on in the front, the rear end was higher then the front naturally. The thing is, I just measured and my front end is now like 2.5 inches higher than the back which is strange to me since it was lower before the new Bilsteins, I was thinking it should only be an inch to an inch and a half higher than the rear. In any event, Should I go with a 2.5 inch spacer in the rear or a 3 inch? Next question, the Bilstein 5100 rear shocks only appear to work with stock or 1 inch lift, is that correct? So, how much should I go with the spacer (I want at least level, maybe a slightly higher in the rear for towing, and what shock would work with that lift? Thanks in advance!
 
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Old 10-20-2015 | 05:39 PM
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Check out these guys, they are pretty good.

http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...05100%20Shocks
 
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Old 10-21-2015 | 10:44 AM
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Thanks. I talked with a gut from TGC and he said that the Bilstein 24-187374 for the rear would work with a 2" rear spacer. Does anyone know if that is accurate? I just looked at them again and they say they are only for 0"-1" lift.
 
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Old 11-02-2015 | 02:56 PM
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Ok, I can confirm. The Bilstein 24-187374 will work with a 2" rear spacer. FYI for anyone else ever needing to know. Put them and the spacer on yesterday and they all work great!
 
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Old 11-04-2015 | 09:43 AM
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Pictures?
 
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Old 11-13-2015 | 10:09 PM
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i did a 3" front spacer kit and a 1 inch rear.. my truck sits perfectly level now... I need to update my picture though... looks good now and should clear 35's
 



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