Shocks and ride height?

The 5100s are ride height adjustable, so yes, shock length can affect ride height.

No, neither of those shocks will change ride height. The 5100's are for lifted vehicles. They do not lift the vehicle themselves.

Use the 4600 for stock ride vehicles. You need a lift kit to change the height and they you need 5100.

manley wrote:
The 5100s are ride height adjustable, so yes, shock length can affect ride height.

Say wut?

The Bilsteins have very high gas pressure so they will lift the truck a tiny amount.

Lynnmor wrote:
The Bilsteins have very high gas pressure so they will lift the truck a tiny amount.

Totally, if you're measuring with a micrometer.

Lynnmor wrote:
The Bilsteins have very high gas pressure so they will lift the truck a tiny amount.

They wont lift it at all. First, the stock shocks are probably gas charged as well. Secondly, the pressure doesn't lift. it simply keeps the oil from aerating.
Install a set, drive around for a day or two and measure ride height. It will not have changed.

ScottG wrote:
No, neither of those shocks will change ride height. The 5100's are for lifted vehicles. They do not lift the vehicle themselves.

This.

Shocks do not carry weight and only absorb/dampen quick suspension fluctuations therefore they do not effect ride height. Springs/coils carry the weight of the vehicle and do effect ride height. You buy different shock lengths depending on the height of your truck, not to make it higher.

ShinerBock wrote:

ScottG wrote:
No, neither of those shocks will change ride height. The 5100's are for lifted vehicles. They do not lift the vehicle themselves.

This.

Shocks do not carry weight and only absorb/dampen quick suspension fluctuations therefore they do not effect ride height. Springs/coils carry the weight of the vehicle and do effect ride height. You buy different shock lengths depending on the height of your truck, not to make it higher.

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Think about it: If shocks affected ride height, they would not sell lift kits.