I installed Bilstein's 5100 series shocks in the front of my 2013 DC 4x4 about 6 months ago. I used two Coachbuilder shims per side and set the shocks on the lowest lift amount. This netted 1.75" of lift.
I was initially slightly concerned that spacing the upper shock mount down about 1/2" would cause the shock to bottom out but the bump stops do their job. I left the boots off the shock in order to keep an eye on it and there is about 3/4" shaft that still hasn't been used.
I also measured wheel travel by taking the coil spring off and cycling the suspension because I couldn't find any data on here or other forums stating how much travel the truck would cycle with the slightly longer shocks vs. stock.
With the factory shocks and no coil it cycled about 9.5" of travel metal to metal (bumpstops removed also).
The Bilsteins cycled just over 11.1" of wheel travel metal to metal. With the bumps installed, the Bilsteins realistically cycle 10.0".
I was initially slightly concerned that spacing the upper shock mount down about 1/2" would cause the shock to bottom out but the bump stops do their job. I left the boots off the shock in order to keep an eye on it and there is about 3/4" shaft that still hasn't been used.
I also measured wheel travel by taking the coil spring off and cycling the suspension because I couldn't find any data on here or other forums stating how much travel the truck would cycle with the slightly longer shocks vs. stock.
With the factory shocks and no coil it cycled about 9.5" of travel metal to metal (bumpstops removed also).
The Bilsteins cycled just over 11.1" of wheel travel metal to metal. With the bumps installed, the Bilsteins realistically cycle 10.0".