This is my only point of contention, especially since the 5160s are already a half inch short. They are a short term solution, but none the less I hope I don't put myself in a bad spot if they stay on a bit.
I went with the Vertex primarily because of the adjustability. I figure that way I can get the ride that suits me instead of hoping I like how the universal valving feels. A simple turn of the knob is how they adjust.
I’m actually in the middle of installing the RAS HD right now. I actually want a little rake because the Eibach lift springs left me with none. We’ll see how it goes.
Excellent! I was under the impression they weren't going to be out until July.
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I'm assuming that if you level the front, and then put the RAS kit on which raises the rear a bit it's got to lift the cab height at that point right? I've been thinking that a level kit and then the RAS as I will do some towing is the route I want to go when my truck arrives, but I also want it to still fit in my garage (I think I'd still be fine either way.)
Conversing with the return folks at where I bought my shocks. I’m trying to get the 5165 I ordered instead of the 5160 they shipped.
I believe we're all under the impression that the valving or valve profile is different (claimed about 15% 'stiffer') in the 5165 vs. the 5160. Perhaps you could use that terminology when talking to Bilstein. "Hey Bilstein, are you saying that the 5160 is valved, or has the same valving profile, as the 5165?"
If you intend on using the Eibach Springs I think adding in the RAS is about the only option if you don’t want to be nose high. It’s the only solution I could come up with. Just finished installing the HD at the lowest tension setting I could come up with. Preliminary results look like it raised the rear over an inch. I’ll try to take better measurements later and hopefully see what it did as far as affecting the ride quality. I’m hoping it doesn’t have too much of a negative effect.
Any chance he gave the valving for the 5160s? It seems to me that the extra weight of everything I'm running will work a more restrictive shock harder. Maybe the lighter shock would provide more longevity and ride quality if it's not too light.
The tech that I spoke with at Bilstein stated that the 255/70 would be ideal with the weight around 400lbs on the rear, he did say because they were universal he wouldn't guarantee anything though on the Tremor. I think they don't realize the Tremor is just lifted with blocks in the rear, I don't know if they think it has the same or similar rear to the raptor. The other you mentioned are meant for lighter weight vehicles, jeeps, rangers, etc. I will be going with the 255/70 once I recoup from the deck.
So my 5165s do show 5160 on the box but is over 31" uncompressed and noticeably different compression/rebound than my current 5160s. As a side note, the banjo fittings are also different
@Tremhunter could you put a tape on those you received for overall length - both compressed and extended?
