{"id":118120,"date":"2024-09-03T22:16:23","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T05:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=118120"},"modified":"2024-09-03T22:16:25","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T05:16:25","slug":"mechanics-review-bilstein-b8-5100-series-shock-absorbers-1999-dodge-ram-1500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/mechanics-review-bilstein-b8-5100-series-shock-absorbers-1999-dodge-ram-1500\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechanic\u2019s Review: Bilstein B8 5100 Series Shock Absorbers | 1999 Dodge Ram 1500"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column118120_c85ade-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column118120_c85ade-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column118120_c85ade-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column118120_c85ade-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column118120_c85ade-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column118120_c85ade-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column118120_c85ade-78{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column118120_c85ade-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column118120_c85ade-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column118120_c85ade-78 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-880076  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-0c85ea\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_2419ac-e9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_2419ac-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading118120_2419ac-e9\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_2419ac-e9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_2419ac-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading118120_2419ac-e9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_2419ac-e9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_2419ac-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading118120_2419ac-e9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading118120_2419ac-e9 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading118120_2419ac-e9\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may need new shock absorbers if your existing ones are leaking, easy to compress with your hand, and don&rsquo;t extend on their own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Bilstein B8 5100 Series Shock Absorbers 4WD were easy to install on a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 8 Cyl 5.9L. Installation took less than an hour with no modifications or special tools needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The shocks were tested by pushing down with a hand and watching them extend back, which they did fairly quickly. Test drive also felt great with the new shocks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall, the Bilstein shock absorbers were a great product produced by a company known for their quality. Pricing is also competitive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Product:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/shock-absorber-and-strut-assembly\/bilstein\/set-bil24185776-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bilstein Front and Rear, Driver and Passenger Side B8 5100 Series Shock Absorbers 4WD &ndash; Set of 4\">Bilstein Front and Rear, Driver and Passenger Side B8 5100 Series Shock Absorbers 4WD &ndash; Set of 4<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong>From<strong> <\/strong>$440 (Note that price may change from the time the review is published.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vehicle:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/1999\/Dodge\/Ram_1500\/Laramie\/8_Cyl_5-dot-9L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 8 Cyl 5.9L\">1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 8 Cyl 5.9L<\/a>; 2nd Generation (1994&ndash;2002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reviewer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/erikhasenei\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Erik Hasenei, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Erik Hasenei, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mechanic's Review &amp; Installation: Bilstein B8 5100 Series Shock Absorbers | 1999 Dodge Ram 1500\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NCWMebnI58Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You May Need Bilstein Shock Absorbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have needed shocks for a long time and I finally decided to get it done. These were installed on a &lsquo;99 Dodge Ram 4X4 extra cab long bed truck. The shocks were leaking and, when removed, they were easy to compress with one hand and didn&rsquo;t extend on their own like they&rsquo;re supposed to.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);}.kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f{position:relative;}.kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f:not(.specificity){margin-top:16px;margin-right:16px;margin-bottom:16px;margin-left:16px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f:not(.specificity){margin-right:8px;margin-left:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column118120_0ba3ef-6f inner-column-1 prod-rev-box\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_a50003-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_a50003-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading118120_a50003-a4\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;background-color:#004c80;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_a50003-a4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_a50003-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading118120_a50003-a4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_a50003-a4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_a50003-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading118120_a50003-a4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading118120_a50003-a4 prod-rev-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading118120_a50003-a4\">Product Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-rev-wrap uagb-block-a632e17b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-left uagb-block-0bebbafa\"><style>.kadence-column118120_aecae0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column118120_aecae0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column118120_aecae0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column118120_aecae0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column118120_aecae0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column118120_aecae0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column118120_aecae0-0b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column118120_aecae0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column118120_aecae0-0b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column118120_aecae0-0b kb-section-has-link inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-6b30b0f9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/shock-absorber-and-strut-assembly\/bilstein\/set-bil24185776-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img srcset=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/set-bil24185776-c_1 ,https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/set-bil24185776-c_1 780w, https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/set-bil24185776-c_1 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/set-bil24185776-c_1\" alt=\"replacement ford tail lights\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/set-bil24185776-c_1 ,https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/set-bil24185776-c_1 780w, https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/set-bil24185776-c_1 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg\/images\/set-bil24185776-c_1\" alt=\"replacement ford tail lights\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/shock-absorber-and-strut-assembly\/bilstein\/set-bil24185776-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container prod-col-right uagb-block-1edb6d93\"><style>.kadence-column118120_f62b7b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column118120_f62b7b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column118120_f62b7b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column118120_f62b7b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column118120_f62b7b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column118120_f62b7b-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column118120_f62b7b-70{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column118120_f62b7b-70 > 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1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_1135b6-0f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_1135b6-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading118120_1135b6-0f\"]{font-size:20px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_1135b6-0f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading118120_1135b6-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading118120_1135b6-0f\"]{font-size:18px;}}<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/shock-absorber-and-strut-assembly\/bilstein\/set-bil24185776-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading118120_1135b6-0f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading118120_1135b6-0f\"&gt;Bilstein B8 5100 Series Shock Absorbers&lt;\/h3&gt;'><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading118120_1135b6-0f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading118120_1135b6-0f\">Bilstein B8 5100 Series Shock Absorbers<\/h3><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>These Shock Absorbers from Bilstein, a company known for their quality, were a breeze to install, requiring no modifications or special tools, and delivered impressive performance on the hand push-down test, as well as the test drive, and they&rsquo;re available at a competitive price.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns118120_28d998-25{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns118120_28d998-25 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns118120_28d998-25 top-prod-cta-button\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn118120_e3d635-79.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn118120_e3d635-79.kb-button{color:#333333;background:#ffce05;font-size:16px;font-family:Inter;font-weight:600;border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;border-top:0px solid rgba(85, 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The products were ordered and shipped to the reviewer the same way for most customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial Observations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shocks looked great and new in the box that wasn&rsquo;t damaged. They had plenty of wrapping to keep them nice. I really like the look of the shocks themselves and the brand has a good reputation that&rsquo;s why I picked them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fit was perfect like I would expect from Bilstein. They didn&rsquo;t need to be modified and I didn&rsquo;t have to do anything to the truck to install them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bilstein shocks were relatively easy to install on this &lsquo;99 Dodge Ram. I had to remove the spare tire to be able to get to the upper bolt on the left rear shock. It didn&rsquo;t take that long; less than an hour, especially with some electric tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the right upper bolt, I couldn&rsquo;t really fit electric tools on that side so I used hand tools; nothing special, just a couple of sockets and wrenches, but they were 21mm. You have to have sockets and wrenches that are a little bigger in your set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A do-it-yourself person that is mechanically inclined and can remove and install a part shouldn&rsquo;t have any problem with these shocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bilstein-b8-5100-series-shock-absorbers-4wd-being-installed-on-a-1999-dodge-ram-1500-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"bilstein b8 5100 series shock absorbers 4wd being installed on a 1999 dodge ram 1500\" class=\"wp-image-118127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bilstein-b8-5100-series-shock-absorbers-4wd-being-installed-on-a-1999-dodge-ram-1500-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bilstein-b8-5100-series-shock-absorbers-4wd-being-installed-on-a-1999-dodge-ram-1500-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bilstein-b8-5100-series-shock-absorbers-4wd-being-installed-on-a-1999-dodge-ram-1500-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bilstein-b8-5100-series-shock-absorbers-4wd-being-installed-on-a-1999-dodge-ram-1500-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bilstein-b8-5100-series-shock-absorbers-4wd-being-installed-on-a-1999-dodge-ram-1500-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bilstein-b8-5100-series-shock-absorbers-4wd-being-installed-on-a-1999-dodge-ram-1500-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A set of new Bilstein front and rear, driver and passenger side B8 5100 Series Shock Absorbers 4WD being installed on a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie | Image Source: Erik Hasenei<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance and Overall Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I checked the shocks by pushing them down with my hand and making sure they extended back by themselves. They did that no problem and fairly quickly. Test drive was great; felt better than it ever had. Performance is what I expect from a good name company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quality product with a good name to back it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install didn&rsquo;t take very long and didn&rsquo;t need special tools to change them. Someone wouldn&rsquo;t need much skill level to do it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitive pricing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Definitely recommend these Bilstein B8 5100 Series shocks to somebody looking for a quality product and who wants to improve the performance of their vehicle&rsquo;s ride. I rate them as a 10. 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