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Bilsteins 5100 with KDSS

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Salc1219, Dec 27, 2023.

  1. Dec 27, 2023 at 5:26 AM
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    Salc1219

    Salc1219 [OP] New Member

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    Good day all happy holidays, I apologize ahead of time if there is already a post on this (I did search) I have a couple of questions regarding the shocks, I have a 2023ORP with KDSS
    1. I am putting 5100s frt and rear, I am looking to install at position 3, 1.75 lift to level out the vehicle, if utilizing this setting will I need spacers for the KDSS system. I have seen videos of someone adding 1" spacers for hight adjustment( I was recommended to go with bilsteins from this forum versus spacers).
    2. I have also seen video of the KDSS Controller being adjusted for the install and some w/o touching the KDSS controller. do I have to mess with the KDSS controller? Obviously P preferr not to.
    3. Last question regarding this. The install looks to be more difficult with KDSS then w/o is this something I should take on by myself( I have done a full 2.5 terraflex lift on 2014 Jeep Willys edition, so I am not opposed to performing the work myself) Due to adjustment this looks rather difficult to get shock and coil back in the vehicle.
    Again I apologize if questions have been previously posted and I do appreciate and feedback on this.
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2023 at 6:43 AM
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    Wren

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    I have a 1” lift front and rear 6112/5100 and didn’t touch the kdss. Better than stock, no kdss complications whatsoever. No regrets.
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2023 at 8:39 AM
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    I also have 6112/5100 set at 1.85 lift in the front to level. Installation was accomplished without disturbing the KDSS. No spacers. I recommend not disturbing the KDSS accumulator for any reason. A good experienced shop can install the front suspension components without breaking in to the KDSS.
     
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