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Best Bilstein 5100 Setup

08-30-2009, 01:04 AM

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dieselboy25

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Best Bilstein 5100 Setup

I am looking to get one of the following three suspension setups:

1. Lorenz Bilstein 5100 System
2. Carli Starter System
3. KORE Recon series

I currently have 2” steel spacers, Monroe shocks and 295/75R16 tires on for the last 100,000 miles and I want to upgrade my ride without compromising towing too much. I have a 24’ race car trailer and a 23’ ski boat that I use on weekends. I also have a DT Track Bar and the DSS stabilizer kit installed.

They all run the Bilstein 5100 shocks and include a set of front springs, replacement Mini Leaf Pack and Stabilizer Bar link upgrade. The Lorenz setup is the least expensive and the KORE is the most, but I am not worried about price too much.

Thoughts?

Eric

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1999 2500 QC SB Sport
Edge Comp, Stage II's
RASP, AFE, 4" straight pipe
Autometer, South Bend OFE
DT Track Bar, DSS stabilizer kit

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