All,

Does anyone have the Bilstein part numbers for a truck with the torsion bars cranked up?

The numbers I have found so far is BE-6081-H0 for the front and BE-6082-H0 for the rears. Are they the same on the front to accomodate for 1.5 to 2 inches of added height from cranking torsion bars?

Thanks for any and all replies.

I was wondering the same thing. There were a couple different numbers mentioned in other threads for the 2 inch longer front Bilsteins that will fit an '04 2500HD. Which is the correct part number?
Thanks,
Dean

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the front is BE5-6140-T5
rear lifted 2" is BE5-6249-H5

badass1000,
do you have it mixed up?? wouldn't you want the front lifted 2 inches to compensate for the t-bars cranked, not the back ones?

Here's what I ordered from DPS...a couple of weeks ago, they are still on backorder
G-BE5-6140-T5 Front 5125 series for keys or torsion bars adj.
G-BE5-6082-H0 Rear Stock Ride Height

I wanted to order them from DPS, also...since they're here in SoCal. But, I may try to get them elsewhere...need 'em kinda quick.

Dean

Apparantly they are back ordered through Bilstein. I've tried just about everywhere and I have heard they might not be available until November. I too have mine backordered through DPS.

these will also work even though they are not specifically for our trucks. the lengths are correct and the valving in nearly identical. I have them on my truck and got them through off road unlimited. they are the 5100 series zinc plated ones

for 2" lift in front:
BE5-6243-H5
collapsed length: 11.98"
extended length: 18.8"
valving: 3895/945

rear stock height or 1" block:
BE5-6647-H5
these are actually spec for a Dodge with a rear lift. they work perfect on our trucks. The bushing sleeves fit nicely over the stock bolts, no mods necessary.
collapsed length: 16.94"
extended length: 27.36"
valving: 1956/705

stock direct replacements (yellow)

front: BE5-6081-HO
collapsed length: 11.1"
extended lenght: 15.35"
valving: 3800/1190

rear: BE5-6082-HO
collapsed length: 16.16"
extended lenght: 26.04"
valving: 2000/670

I also tried the BE5-6249-H5 12" travel shock. With only a 1" block, there is not enough compression length, the shock could bottom out with loads. This shock requires at least a 2" block in the rear. Also the bushing sleeves DO NOT fit over the stock shock bolts. Bigger sleeves are needed or smaller bolts or modification to the sleeves, either bored out or split. I split them and used them for about 100 miles (temporary janky fix) and decided they were to long. I picked up the BE5-6647-H5's and my problems were solved.

I hope this helps,

If anybody wants the longer shocks, I will sell them cheap!! They only have about 100 miles on them, but need new sleeves.

the numbers i posted were for a 2" lifted front as that is what was asked for.

the rear numbers were for a truck with a 2" block in the rear. I personally havn't tried them so you may run into the problems listed above.

The 6081 with a 1/2" spacer on the shaft will get more length than you need AND it is valved for the truck. The suspension is designed so that the shock limits extension. If you lengthen the shock too far and crank the bars you may start to clunk on the mechanical stop weldment on the frame.

Think you still need more, then a taller lower mount will help.

The silver 5100 seris is NOT a "special" shock nor is it made with any better componentry than the OE replacement series. The ones being used for our application are a generic unit that happens to spec dimensionally, and somewhat close on valving.

Looks like I need a spacer. I assume you just make them out of some tubing or something?

Bilstein has them, but they are a few $$ ea and it would probably be easierto make your own. They are essentially the same upper collar that the boot rides on.

I did one the other day and added these spacers. I found that the upper a-arm came very close to the service stop when I had the nut tightened to just show a thread or two. The shocks are installed to yield an indirect ratio so a little goes a long way.

Both of my trucks run with the yellow units. The 3500 I shimmed with one of the OE thick washers, but the 2500 is not. When I lift the truck on the hoist there is good plenty of "drop out" from the front wheels on both.

Bilstein has them, but they are a few $$ ea and it would probably be easierto make your own. They are essentially the same upper collar that the boot rides on.



I am picking up the shocks tomorrow. What kind of spacer are you talking about? Can I get one at the shop or is it special order? Part #?

My stock shocks (only 2 years old and 45K miles) were TOTALLY shot! I could easily compress them with my hands! The fronts did not even open back up! They were gone!

I didn't put any spacers on (don't know where to put them :confused:). I noticed one thing, on the fronts there was a small cylindar type adapter or something that came off the stock shocks! There didn't seem to be any place to put them on the new ones???? Does anyone know what I am talking about?

Thanks for your help.

This is what I have installed on a standard suspention.

front g-be5-6081-ho

rear g-be5-6082-ho

from DPS it works

good luck

This is what I have installed on a standard suspention.

front g-be5-6081-ho

rear g-be5-6082-ho

from DPS it works

good luck

Same part number I put on (minus the "g"). Still wondering about the "spacer" that was on the front stock shocks but didn't seem to go on the Bilsteins.