Bilstein 5100's and Daystars with FJ Coils

bradentyrer · May 22, 2013

Hey
I need some advice regarding my suspension, '03 SR5. I'm doing the FJ swap and am gonna put in Bilstein 5100's up front. I currently am running original springs and shocks all around with the Daystar Budget Boost up front. 170,000 and the shocks and struts are finally going (I just bought it a few months ago).

My question is that once I put in my new springs and shocks in the back, I want to go with the Daystar 1.5 lift in the back. Can I keep the budget boost up front and change the setting on the 5100's? If so, what setting?

Thanks

morphious · May 22, 2013

You could do what you said in the rear and dump the budget boost up front and just set the 5100's to max. That's what I did.

bradentyrer · May 22, 2013

So that has no effect on shock performance or wear? Cool. Thanks for your help!

bradentyrer · May 22, 2013

How level are you sitting with that setup - the Daystar 1.5 and the Bilsteins set all the way up? And what kind of wear are you getting on other suspension components? Thanks

morphious · May 22, 2013

Here are my measurements the day after I did it to the fender:
Before lift:
RF = 32 ¼” LF = 32 ½ “ RR = 34 ¼” LR = 35”
After lift (pre-alignment):
RF = 36 ¼” LF = 36 ½” RR = 36 ¾” LR = 37 ½”
I have not measured it since alignment and time for it to settle, but I have not noticed any issues with the suspension nor have I noticed any leaks from anything.
Here are before and after pics:

Bilstein 5100's and Daystars with FJ Coils

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