2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Bilsteins with Skyjacker DS25

[KOREDISH]

I put on the Bilstein BE52549 this time last year. Big improvement over stock. I recently added Yokahama 285/75/R16. The Bilsteins don't seem to be as stiff with these tires and they put my alignment out. FYI. I put 55PSI in fronts. My question is whether the Bilsteins will work with the Skyjacker DS25? I would like some opions on using the Rancho RS9000's or the Bilstein BE6681H5. The BE6681H5 is supposed to work with 3" lift.



thanks

 

[JR2]

TTT for imput. I am gong to install the bilsteins you are talking aobut next weeks and am debating abou getting the Skyjacker coils so I could do everything at once... .



Anyone running OEM replacment Bilsteins with the Skyjacker Coils??

 

[KOREDISH]

Bilsteins and Skyjacker

Put the coils on last weekend. Wasn't too bad. Around 3-4 hrs total. Rides great, looks great. Front is now about . 5 in taller than rear though (measured from center of wheel to fender). Will probably put the springs or leaf in next. Caster seems ok, will find out when take in for alignment. If caster is out, will have to put in Skyjacker lower control arm. I didn't have to unbolt the track bar. Getting the upper arm control bolts back in took a friend. I would recommend trying to put them in without taking those bolts off. My passenger side bolt wasn't all the way out and I got the coil in fine. Just give a try, will save you some time. You will also need a torque wrench that goes up to at 130 ft-lbs. If you need the torque specs let me know.



When I go over speed bumps, it seems as though the shocks run out. I called Bilstein and the part number for the correct shocks are as follows.

Remember I have a 1999 2500 4X4. These are supposed have valving for lifted dodges and upto 3" lift. They were just released a few weeks ago.

Front: BE5-6681-H5

Rear: BE5-6682-H5



If you have questions about your trunk call Tiffany at Bilstein. 858. 386. 5907

 

[stevek]

Koredish--do you have any pics of the truck lifted with those tires? I'm getting ready to spend the cash and you have the setup I'm probably going to go with.