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[HOW TO] Assemble Bilstein 5100 Struts for 2015-2022 Colorado/Canyon (Similar for all Makes/Models)
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- čas přidán 16. 08. 2024
- This video shows how to disassemble and reassemble a MacPherson style strut using a spring compressor and other basic tools. The new struts in this video are Bilstein B8 5100's Ride Height Adjustable struts. These will be eventually installed on my 2019 GMC Canyon - All Terrain gas 3.6L vehicle. See link to install videos below.
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Bilstein B8 5100 RHA strut part number: 24-292702
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These struts are adjustable for various ride heights, using a snap ring and Bilstein's seat adapter. Using parts from the factory strut assembly, you can swap over everything you need to assemble the new Bilstein unit to install on your truck.
Ride Height Settings:
1st Notch - Factory Height (no lift)
2nd Notch - 0.7" Front Lift
3rd Notch - 1.3" Front Lift
4th Notch - 1.9" Front Lift
5th Notch - 2.6" Front Lift (Some Models*)
*NOTE: 2wd gas and 2wd/4wd diesel models should not use the 2.6" setting per Bilstein manufacturers instructions.
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Here are my install videos on my 2019 Canyon:
Front Strut Install: • [HOW TO] Install Bilst...
Rear Shock Install: • [HOW TO] Install Bilst...
Rear Shock Skids Install: • [HOW TO] Install 589 F...
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For reference:
Rear Shock part #: 24-265874
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Here are some older Install videos for 2015+ Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon
2017 Colorado Front Strut Install: • [HOW TO] Replace Front...
2017 Colorado Rear Shock Install: • [HOW TO] Replace Rear ...
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - Bilstein 5100 info
02:12 - Spring Compressor info
02:45 - Making reference marks
03:40 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
04:47 - Installing spring compressor
06:21 - Disassembling the strut
08:35 - Assembling the Bilstein
14:19 - Removing spring compressor
14:32 - Outro
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Bilstein B8 5100 RHA strut part number: 24-292702
I bought mine from www.bilsteinlifts.com
Also available here: amzn.to/2YDEaHz
Now that's the kinda content I've been waiting for !
Very informative video.
Thanks for the Colorado content.
Hope you have a dandy weekend buddy.
You'll have a months worth of videos for Colorado/Canyon coming up. Enjoy! Thanks for watching.
@@fondupot right on, can't wait.
Thank you! That helped a LOT!
New SUB
Cheers! Glad to help!
@@fondupot I've been in 2015 Colorado Z71 purgatory for 6 months. In Oct I got new tires and struts. After 4 shops (last one Chevy dealership) all of my problems except one went away. Evidently I got a bad, brand new, Bilstein 5100 strut. The last problem is a steering wheel shimmy (or pulse) in (some) right curves at 35-45mph. It doesn't keep me from driving on the highway any more, but it worries me. I had the steering wheel recall in 2021.
Chevrolet did a $185 diagnostic, and the lame service writer quickly mentioned a "power steering module." Can't find anything on that. Any ideas? thanks and have a Blessed Sunday!
@ITigerbaum yea there’s been some issues with the power steering racks in some models. I think the remedy is to replace the rack and then make sure it’s recalibrated correctly.
@@fondupot thanks bro!
Thank your for this video
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching
Great video as always!
Thanks Abraham!
Great video. It's funny I'm about to put the 5100's on my 2019 Colorado. I pretty much decided on those shocks because of your video a couple years ago with the same struts. How did your last Colorado ride with these on?
Loved them on my Colorado. Been long overdue on my Canyon. I want to put them on my Silverado next. I’ll have an install video for Colorado/Canyon next Friday so stay tuned for that. Thanks for watching!
That means with those shocks you won’t need the rough country level kit, right
Correct. These have a built in leveling kit. And you can choose the height. I would not stack an RC kit with these. It will ride terrible.
What number level would you do to make it level?
@jamesscheider7055 1.9” like in the video.
Ok thanks for answer me
1:40 I have the hockey puck like leveling kit on my truck. I am due to replace my front shocks and struts. With these Billstein 5100’s I can adjust the Level? Does this mean I don’t need those pucks on top of my struts anymore ?
You can set the Bilsteins to then factory ride height and leave your hockey puck. Or remove your hockey puck and set the bilsteins to whatever level you want. But I wouldn’t recommend doing both the hockey puck and any extra lift from the bilsteins. This would essentially be stacking leveling kits and it will make your truck ride like a tank.
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@@fondupot Is there a benefit to removing the pucks and setting the suspension level vs leaving the suspension level stock and adding the pucks ?
@LilManMoe It’s really just personal preference. I never liked the hockey puck style leveling kits. But both ways will net the same benefit of leveling the front end.
@@fondupot copy that. Thank you so much for your help, and by the way I’ve been watching you since I was like 16 years old I’m about to turn 25 haha. I’ve always had the same cars that you’re working on in your videos.
Did this give this change the ride quality? Ive been looking to help smooth the ride if possible.
If you’re looking for better comfort, these won’t provide it. While they are a smooth ride, they are stiffer but more controlled than the stock shocks. I prefer it this way. The Bilstein 4600 might be better for ride comfort.
Buy a new spring meant for a lift instead of using the stock one and then leave the shock clip at the lowest setting
So with the bilstein instructions, the 2.6” is okay for 4wd gas model?
“Ok” is subjective. But, that’s how I interpret the instructions. I would consult with Bilstein directly if you have other questions. My opinion: I believe the top notch is too much for a “stock” setup. To use the top notch successfully and safely I’d recommend new upper control arms that have high clearance ball joints and some sort of differential drop, and definitely will need the sway bar relocation. otherwise you will be maxing out the suspension geometry that will cause a less than ideal ride and less longevity of suspension components.
@@fondupotthank you so much for that input
Glad to help.
Where can I buy the snap ring
Not sure. You probably need to contact Bilstein directly.
Ok when you install the strut, on the top where the top hat is does the top hat go through the strut tower hole or does it suppose to stop it before it goes through the strut tower hole?
I don’t follow you’re question.
Where you show on top of the strut, you get the top hat now when insert the strut into the strut tower there's a hole on top how far does it go in? as far the top hat
I am still not sure what you’re asking. I’ll have another video next week showing installation on the vehicle. That might clear things up.
Where did you get the used Shocks for your new Bilsteins
Bought them off a member on the coloradofans.com forums.
@@fondupot thanks man