Thanks all for the help and advice...I installed my D25's and new Bilstein hd 5100 series on Besse this past Friday nite. Installation was not bad at all. I did need to use the spring compressor to install the new springs but it took me longer to replace the rear shocks than the front shocks and new springs. I did get 2" of lift after as well. I like the ride so far, now if I can get my Nitto 285's balanced right I will be a happy camper. Discount tire so far has not done a good job of this!

 

Glad to hear a job well done! Congrats my friend.

Hunter

 

where did you purchase from? or where is the best price?

 

best price on D25's is Summit Racing part # SJA-D25. $149 with like $8 handling and NO shipping!

 

Fishbait, I see you like the ride so far with the new springs. How does it compare to the stock ride?

 

I called all websites and distributors but got my best price from a local shop that had them drop shipped to me for $134.00 plus 10.00 shipped to the door! 4 wheel parts performance center here in Austin, web is www.4wheelparts.com, 800-341-7647.

It is hard for me to truly judge the ride difference from the factory since I have 138,000 miles on her now and the shocks have been bad for some time. I think it is definately a stiffer ride but more firm especially on turns. My wife doesn't like it because she likes a smooth ride like most 1/2 tons.

I am glad I was talked into the new springs vs. the spacers!

 

I also just installed some D25's and so far I love them. I will have to get longer shocks though, my truck wants to stretch it's legs on the small but plentifuls knolls but the stock length shocks act as a very harsh limiting strap.

 

I would suggest putting Bilsteins BE5- 6681-HD on your front, they are longer and made for this application. I put them on and put BE5-6682-HD on the rear to keep the valving the same.

I got some ideas from other members of this site and went from there. I called lots and lots of folks to get a better consensus of what to use. Bilsteins seemed to lead the list!