Lorenz 5100 kit

[LarryWard]

yellow and silver Bilstein differences

Getting a little more light on this subject from Bilstein

Corporate sales via phone conversation yesterday.



1. yellow/blues and silver 5100s are equal quality but with some internal

difference



2. 5100s have difference in valving from yellow/blues, same otherwise



3. silver 5100s come in couple length choices as we know, however the 0-1"

(rears) is the choice applicable to the 4x4 standard factory lift. Forgot to

ask and clarify the fronts as applicable



4. Any other difference(internal/external) within identical model numbers can

be identified by a separate code/date on external shock body.



That seems to mean vendors can order valving, etc. , other than Bilstein standard specs for a given model number. If this is so I can ask a vendor if his offerings are in any way spec'd differently and have that external code/date as evidence. Have any of you noted any code/date on your yellows or silvers? Have silvers worked on standard factory 4x4s? Larry

 

[B-rock]

Received the front springs and shocks. I installed the front springs and it initialy lifted the truck just over 2 inches. With the first few days of driving it has settled to around 1. 75 inches of lift.

Normal driving I would say hasnt changed but I am not no longer hitting the bump stops after a good size speed hump.



I received the rear DP springs today. They are an 11 leaf spring pack. but they do not have the "reverse" packs on them. Maybe they will come later?

 

[Bob4x4]

Received the front springs and shocks. I installed the front springs and it initialy lifted the truck just over 2 inches. With the first few days of driving it has settled to around 1. 75 inches of lift.

Normal driving I would say hasnt changed but I am not no longer hitting the bump stops after a good size speed hump.



I received the rear DP springs today. They are an 11 leaf spring pack. but they do not have the "reverse" packs on them. Maybe they will come later?

I think Sean has made a running change in the spring packs,you might want to give him a call to double check.



Bob

 

[Lorenz]

We made a change to the DP Leafs. They do have a reverse but not as much, and we eliminated the bumpstops making them dumby proof.

Spring Rates are very simular, and the way they react and ramp up into the second rate has stayed close to the same. Ride is uneffected, they will pass the wife test with ease...

Remember the Dual Wrapped Eye goes to the front. There are directions along with new Ubolts and torque specs on the way. DO NOT reuse the old Ubolts. Used Ubolts have a tendency to back off and not hold the proper torque.

 

[CJ8Rockcrawler]

Can you discuss the differences in the new DP leafs vs. the old ones in more detail? Pics??? I'm curious how the new ones compare to the older style that I have.

 

[B-rock]

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I will be installing these tongiht. Then Im off for a 700 mile trip unloaded this weekend to central oregon. Should be a perfect way to test the springs out. And hopefully a very nice ride there and back!

 

[B-rock]

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some comparison photos of the stock 2500 springs.

 

[Giachino]

Any update on how the susp is working for you now that you've added the dp leafs?

 

[RRees]

I'm curious as how the "comfort level" is also.

 

[B-rock]

Overall im pretty happy. the front now is definatly the stiffer end of the truck. it still handles great. The ride is much improved. Only thing I wished different is that the front was about 1 inch taller. Other then that im pretty happy with the way the truck is setup right now.

 

[RRees]

Thanks to everybody's comments - I have just spent my allowance. I have ordered the DP springs also.



Now, It's hurry up and wait.



Later,



Bob