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I've been chasing this for some time. It's a squeak that sounds a lot like styrofoam rubbing together every time I hit a bump. Naturally it got worse after adding 5100s and C load tires. I knew it was around the glove box as pressing on the glovebox hard or the trim around it would mute the...

About a month ago I swapped my radio for a Clarion unit to get the HD radio and bluetooth that I was accustomed to in my other vehicles. Install was relatively easy but I had an issue that I beleive was a bad radio (if you moved the XM harness around while powered up the radio would cut out)...

Bilstein 5100s at 1.75" lift. Stock springs. BFG AT KO2 264/70 17. No rubbing.

WTB: 4th Gen Coin Holder for Center Console Hi guys, Does anyone have one of these laying around? Mine is missing and it's someting I actually miss from my Jeep. I travel to Orlando sometimes and rarely have cash so I usually rely on my emergency coin stash. I hate just having it piled up in...

Yeah, they're the KO2.

In just the past couple of days I installed a new head unit and Bilstein 5100s. So far, very happy with the shocks, even with the stock coils. It's set to 1.75" lift in front. 267/70 17 BFG ATs on the way

Well, I received my 5100s from UPS yesterday. Since I had no plans for the evening and I have 3 lifts at work I decided to go ahead and tackle it myself. Luckily a friend of mine who is an actual mechanic, not a hobbyist like myself was here tuning a car, so he stuck around to lend a hand...

Thanks for all the input guys. I'm so indecisive I'm still a little torn. I almost ordered the OME kit last night but I think that would put me a little tighter than I'd like to be on my toy budget for this month. I need tires ASAP no matter what I do because our rainy season is coming and I...

I just called and after only a few minutes speaking with a rep I too am on the list for a FREE replacement dash. Many thanks to all involved!

I'm no engineer, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. This is the way I see it: The spring is primarily what needs to be matched to the weight and intended use of the vehicle. The shocks simply serve the purpose of dampening the spring throughout its travel. This is why putting...

I bet the 5100 shock valving is simply too tight for OEM springs rates. With properly matched spring/damper combo, even a fairly stiffly valved damper can ride decent if it's correct for the spring rate. If you only have one or the other, ride quality suffers because the springs aren't being...

This helps alot. It sorta confirms my suspicions that it's probably not just the shock valving that's a little too soft from the factory. The factory springs are likely too soft for as heavy as these vehicles are. Common with SUVs, as the factory is trying to make a truck ride like a Cadillac by...

That's kinda where I'm at. I want to lift it a little, but I'm trying to be realistic about what I need for a DD also. I can get the 5100s for about $350 and clear the tire I want with stock springs, but I don't want to end up with an over-damped/under-sprung suspension. Maybe I could throw...

I'm starting to see that trend also. This is exactly the kind of first-hand input I am looking for. Keep m'em coming guys. Thanks.

What did you guys dislike about them? Just wanted more lift or poor ride quality, etc?