Yes you would have to remove your current leveling kit. There is a really good write up that Bilstein put out that explains the advantages of their kit over traditional ...

caballeroa10 · by **caballeroa10** » Jan 31 2012, 5:30am

Yes you would have to remove your current leveling kit. There is a really good write up that Bilstein put out that explains the advantages of their kit over traditional leveling kits. It is pretty easy to find by doing a search for Bilstein 5100 on this site. Basically the Bilstein kit puts less stain on the ball joints. I highly recommend it.

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BigRedZ71 · by **BigRedZ71** » Feb 17 2012, 9:44pm

Installed my 5100's on Wednesday. Noticed a hell of a squeak this morning on my way to work. I got home and jumped on here. Within 15 minutes I found the problem and solution. Thanks guys!

Blakelocati · by **Blakelocati** » Feb 17 2012, 11:33pm

What was the problem and what was the solution. I re-tightened the top bolt, and the dam thing is still squeaking. It's annoying the hell out of me. Please help! lol

II KRAM II · by **II KRAM II** [OP] » Feb 18 2012, 2:21am

Blakelocati wrote:What was the problem and what was the solution. I re-tightened the top bolt, and the dam thing is still squeaking. It's annoying the hell out of me. Please help! lol

Did you torque it down or just tighten?

BigRedZ71 · by **BigRedZ71** » Feb 18 2012, 2:43am

The nut the goes on the top of the strut itself had about a quarter inch between it and where it needed to be. Looked fine on jacks, but once I put the truck hack on the ground it raised the whole strut up. I tightened them down with a 15mm wrench for the bolt and 1/4 inch wrench to hold the strut. I didn't torque them Dow., but I got them as tight as possible. You have limited access to them, but it's all tight and the squeak is gone.

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