Bilstein Rear shock setting?

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Im getting ready to install rear Bilsteins and was thinking about moving the snap ring up a notch or 2. I think the truck sits a bit low in the back from the factory. Has anyone done this on an otherwise stock truck. Im concerned it might make the ride harsh. Thanks
 
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So I got the new shocks installed I set the c clip to the second notch which according to Bilstein gives it a .4 inch lift. The truck feels so mich better no more bouncing over bumps and feels much more stable on the highway. The only thing I noticed is that my drivers side ride hight is about a 1/2 inch higher then the passenger side. I wish i measured the ride height before installing them. Does anyone know if the drivers side rear should be slightly higher?
 

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So I got the new shocks installed I set the c clip to the second notch which according to Bilstein gives it a .4 inch lift. The truck feels so mich better no more bouncing over bumps and feels much more stable on the highway. The only thing I noticed is that my drivers side ride hight is about a 1/2 inch higher then the passenger side. I wish i measured the ride height before installing them. Does anyone know if the drivers side rear should be slightly higher?
Upside down spring perch on one side? See linked thread.
 
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The spring perch is good on both sides. I marked everything with paint to make sure the springs were going back in the same position as well. My driveway is not 100% level so my next step it to take it somewhere else and measure again. I also checked with a 1/4 tank vs full tank of fuel and was still off by 1/2 inch
 
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