Bilstein 5100 Front Ride Height Adjustable Strut | 2009-2024 Ram 1500 4WD | 0-2.8 in Lift | 24-317887
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Bilstein 5100 Front Ride Height Adjustable Strut | 2009-2024 Ram 1500 4WD | 0-2.8 in Lift | 24-317887
Sale price
$176.00
Regular price $245.85
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Good to know before you buy
Fits
- 2009-2024 Ram 1500 4WD
Does not fit: TRX, Factory air ride
Why the Bilstein 5100 Ride Height Adjustable
Half-ton owners who want to level the front or add up to about 2.5 in of lift on the factory coil without a spacer, and get a monotube shock at the same time. The Bilstein 5100 Ride Height Adjustable strut for your 2009-2024 Ram 1500 4WD is a 46mm monotube front strut with multiple snap-ring grooves; the spring seat position sets the lift using your factory coil spring. Unlike a spacer, it adds lift without stacking a puck on top of a worn factory strut, and it keeps full monotube damping at every setting.
At a glance
| Design | Monotube, 46mm piston |
|---|---|
| Valving | Velocity-sensitive digressive, tuned for this application |
| Position | Front |
| Ride height | 0 to 2.8 in adjustable |
| Collapsed / extended length | 15.12 in / 21.46 in |
| Mounts | Lower Clevis, upper Stem |
| Quantity | One shock, order two per axle |
| Finish | Zinc plated |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty (Bilstein North America) |
5100 Ride Height Adjustable lift settings
Bilstein publishes typical lift per circlip groove for this application (Ram 1500 2009-2018 / 1500 Classic). Measure hub-to-fender front and rear before you start and pick the groove that closes the gap; heights vary with engine, cab, options and tire size.
| Circlip groove | Typical front lift |
|---|---|
| #5 | 2.8 in |
| #4 | 2.1 in |
| #3 | 1.4 in |
| #2 | 0.7 in |
| #1 | Stock |
Trucks with the factory TRX off-road suspension: #5 2.1, #4 1.4, #3 0.7, #2 stock, #1 do not use.
What is in the box
- One Bilstein 5100 Ride Height Adjustable strut (order two for the front axle)
- Spring seat, spring seat adapter and isolator
- New lock nuts and hardware
- Mounting instructions with the circlip lift chart
Manufacturer part number 24-317887.
Questions
Which circlip groove should I use?
Bilstein does not pick one for you. Measure hub center to fender lip at all four corners, subtract front from rear, and pick the groove closest to that number from the chart above. Most half-tons sit level around 1.5 to 2 in.
Do I reuse my factory spring?
Yes. The 5100 Ride Height Adjustable is designed for the factory coil only. Aftermarket or heavy-duty coils change the preload and are not supported.
Do I need new upper control arms?
Not required, but above roughly 2 in of front lift many owners add aftermarket UCAs to bring caster and ball joint angle back into spec. An alignment is required after installation.
Will it change the ride?
Damping is Bilstein monotube at every groove. Higher settings add spring preload and reduce down travel slightly, so the ride gets a little firmer as you go up.
How long does installation take?
Plan on two to three hours for the front axle with a spring compressor, plus an alignment. Bilstein specifies professional installation because the factory coil is under load.
What is the warranty?
Limited lifetime warranty (Bilstein North America). Bilstein warranties are non-transferable and processed through the original place of purchase, so keep your Hannah Suspension order confirmation.
Bilstein truck lines
| Line | Best for | Piston | Reservoir | Adjustable lift | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4600 | Stock height, daily driving and towing | 46mm | No | No | Lifetime |
| 5100 | Leveled or lifted trucks, direct fit | 46mm | No | No | Lifetime |
| 5100 Ride Height Adjustable | Level the front on the factory coil | 46mm | No | 0 to 2.5 in typical | Lifetime |
| 5160 | Lifted trucks, heat and long off-road miles | 46mm | Yes | No | 2 years |
| 6112 | Front coilover upgrade with matched spring | 60mm | No | 0 to 2.75 in typical | Lifetime |
| 8100 | Serious off-road, external adjusters (DSA) | 60mm | Yes | No | 2 years |
| 8112 | Position-sensitive coilover, top of the line | 60mm | Yes | Yes | 2 years |
About Bilstein
Bilstein has built monotube gas-pressure shocks since 1954 and supplies them as original equipment to Ford, GM, Ram and most European makers. Bilstein of America engineers, tests and builds its truck lines in Hamilton, Ohio and Poway, California, and backs the 5100 Ride Height Adjustable with a limited lifetime warranty. Hannah Suspension ships genuine Bilstein parts with full factory warranty.