Bilstein adjustability once installed

[Matt Garrett]

Guys, once the bilstein 5100s are on the truck, how easy is it to change ride height? Do the struts have to be removed and put into a press? Or, can the truck be lifted on a rack and the clips easily moved to different ride-height levels?

The reason I ask is because I have mine currently installed at stock height and want to change in the next few weeks.

Thank you!

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[ExplorerTom]

Taken out and taken apart. Basically the same amount of effort as replacing a strut.

 

[duneslider]

Gonna have to pull the strut and compress the spring to move the clip. Lots of work to make a change, although I did all 4 of mine on a saturday morning and suspect it would go faster round two. The first front and the first rear were slow, the second of each went much faster.

 

[Matt Garrett]

Gonna have to pull the strut and compress the spring to move the clip. Lots of work to make a change, although I did all 4 of mine on a saturday morning and suspect it would go faster round two. The first front and the first rear were slow, the second of each went much faster.

What did you use to compress the spring?

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[Matt Garrett]

I had a mobile mechanic come to my house and take off and adjust the struts. His press wasnt working correctly so he went to AutoZone and snagged a new one. Not sure what exactly it was but he said basically any autostore sells what is needed.

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