🚙 Bilstein B8 5100 Shock Absorber - Model 24-218030 Review

After installing a level control on my 2014 GMC 2500hd, the truck was very dissatisfied. Swapped them out for these Bilsteins and it changed the world of driving. Very smooth ride. Installation took less than 30 minutes on both sides.

Great product! The only issue is that one of the shocks had an inner sleeve that was too long in the lugs and I had to grind about .40" from the top and bottom to fit it in the slots. Little problem. A big improvement in terms of driving on my 2011 GMC Sierra 3500 HD.

I will not refuse any product because I have used Bilstein shock absorbers for years but they do not fit my 2500HD as advertised, no metal inserts that have been shaved off. I'm sure it's easy enough if you have the tools, but I'm not. It should have been an easy process.

The handling is better than the Ranchos. They are worth changing. I chose Bilsteins because of the road quality. The Fuchs is too stiff and designed more for off-road use. Since I'm on the road 80% of the time, I want the journey to be more comfortable. I have two inch blocks in the back. They don't have shocks for 2" blocks. They can stock up to a 1" hub or a 3-4" hub. So I went with 3-4 inches if I ever upgrade to a 3 inch tow block. From my standard ranches pictured to the Bilsteins, the…