BEST BILSTEIN 5100 REAR SHOCK & SPRING UPGRADE EVER!!

In this video I upgrade and replace the rear stock Nivomat shocks and springs in my 2003 Chevrolet Suburban with Bilstein 5100 shocks and Bilstein springs. This process should be relatively similar to all Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Silverado and Sierra vehicles.

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[tahoeboy]

My neighbor completely built a 2002 Yukon XL 2500 SLT from the bottom up. Upgraded every nut and bolt, you could think of, dropped a brand new 6.6 LB7 Duramax with an Allison 1000 into it. Kryptonite steering components, the whole shabang. Spent well over $100k into it for sale in his front yard for $40k. The thing is a MONSTER but its never touched a bump since its build. I'm about to sell my Sierra and buy it just cuz I know its pretty much indestructable😂😂😂

[Killian]

For everyone’s information. The Z71 and standard suspension trucks do not have these special shocks and do not require spring replacement. Only the ZW7 option code (can be read on an options sticker inside your door jamb) require the spring swap. Also, ZW7 smooth ride trucks are not the same as Z55 Auto Ride trucks. The Z55 option is a full on electronic shock and air spring system.

[AC-hqce]

I also replaced my nivomat shocks on my 03 burban with the 5100’s but I installed MOOG heavy duty or the Z71 springs instead of the bilstein. Smooth ride, no complaints.

[KillerKolt]

Dude I'm stoked you bought the 2003. I saw your tune up of the 90s suburban years ago when I had a 93. Now I have a 2003 like you. Keep these videos coming! Alot of these are still on the road man. They dont make them like they used to.

[knightrdr]

I watched this video at least 10 times before I put these shocks and springs on. This is what I learned. Use a 3 ton floor jack. Use 6 ton jack stands. Use blue lock tight on all the bolts except for the nylon nuts on top of the front shocks. If you can get the rear high enough you won't have to remove the wheels, but you have to release the rear shocks while you have a jack supporting the differential and you have to lower that as far as it will go and you can remove the old springs and put the new ones in with out having to use spring compressors. I had to remove the rear wheels so you must have had your truck pretty high. Maybe 5 or 6 notches on the jack stan. I went back through all the bolts an check the tork once I had the truck back on the ground but didn't really notice any chang. I spent about an hr. On the front and two to three on the back. The dealership wanted 4 to 5 shop hrs. To do the job at $120./ hr. It was worth the $ 200-300. I spent at harbor freight for the jack and Jack stands because I'm sure I'll be doing more repairs now that I subscribed to your channel. Thx again!

[trafalga]

Had Bilstein shocks on my 2000 Tundra and my 1999 Jeep Wrangler when I owned them. They both rode great. I will need shocks on my 2003 Silverado 1500 next year and will be putting the 5100 shocks on it. The 1999 Wrangler had the 5100 shocks on it. Can not beat the ride quality of the Bilstein shocks. Great video keep it up.

[dameonwendt]

Ima be doing this all the way around on my 04 avalanche with almost 300k miles on original shocks lol

[jacktobin]

I went with kyb all around in my 2002 suburban, rides like a dream

[StormLaker]

I pulled the trigger and got a set of 4600's for my old 2003 Ford them!!!!

[michaelspangenberg]

Good work. I'm a Toyota 4Runner guy, but all of this translates crystal clearly. Thank you.

[trevorgold]

Great video! I have a 2004 Suburban and changed front and rear to the 4600 Bilsteins rather than the 5100's. Read quite a few reviews that the 5100's will lift factory height which I didn't want. Also read the 5100's create a bit more of a stiff hard ride than the 4600's. Also went with the Bilstein springs to avoid the sag in the rear. Over all I am very happy with them.

[monkeyCmonkeyDoo]

Great video! I'm a new owner of a 1 owner 2004 LT and purchased the same springs, but opted for the 4600 series shocks. Can't wait to install and feel the difference, my fronts are shot for sure, rear Nivomats can't be much better.

[jimmyfizzy]

Just added them to my Amazon wish list for my 02 Suburban

[randyb]

Just put some 4600’s on my 2015 Tahoe yesterday...Amazing. Feels better than new

[GrandPrix]

I went with the 24-185783's for the 3" lift on my Suburban, along with the Moog 81069 HD springs.

[stephenjohnson]

FYI Guys. He has the "Premium Smooth Ride Suspension" That's why the springs must be changed. The stock
springs would be too soft.

[toyotabrony]

The commercial was not confusing at all. It was pretty straight forward about what it tells u.

[bigospig]

I have 5100's on my 2000 Ford Super Duty and will be putting them on my wife's 2004 Suburban. Thanks for the info.

[uglyhandgarage]

I just did this exact conversion this morning and it turned out great... I even used the earthquake 1/2 stubby impact as well, I also replaced the fronts as well... Great how to video!! I wouldn't mind one of your 1road decals to slap on my tahoe!!

[deweysturgill]

Good luck with them
I made it 5800 miles on a set, started pouring the oil.
Couldn't get them to warranty it.
Three years later the bushings had rotted completely out of the shocks.
I had good service from their circle track shocks, but I wouldn't run their street shocks on a wheelbarrow.
Check out the taco and Nissan forums a lot of people have had bad experiences with their 5100(5150 series.
Better off with Gabriel or Rancho junk from advance. At least they will stand behind it.