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Bilstein 5100 lift (pics)
I had some Bilstein 5100's installed up front so my tires wouldn't rub. Got about 2 1/4 inches from the top setting on the shock.
They ride a lot better than I thought on the upper setting. It's not too stiff, yet there isn't too much roll in turns.
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02-13-2011, 08:49 PM
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Looks pretty good man! Got any side profile shots??? 
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02-13-2011, 09:55 PM
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Lookin sweet! I like that stance!  X2 on a side profile shot.
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02-13-2011, 10:43 PM
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Looks pretty good man! Got any side profile shots??? |
I'll try to get a side shot tomorrow. After driving it around it's settled just a little and the drivers side is about 1/4 inch lower than the passenger side. I'm assuming this is fairly normal with older stock coils?
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02-13-2011, 11:41 PM
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do you have a lift in the back at all? and did you install and set your shocks up to 2.5 inches yourself or did you have a shop do it?
i am very interested because i have these shocks but at stock height and wanting to lift them up some
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02-14-2011, 10:40 AM
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do you have a lift in the back at all? and did you install and set your shocks up to 2.5 inches yourself or did you have a shop do it?
i am very interested because i have these shocks but at stock height and wanting to lift them up some
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The rear end is stock and most likely going to stay that way. I've always liked the nose-high set ups.
I had a shop do it since I recently had surgery and won't be able to lift / spin wrenches for a while. I needed it done ASAP because my tires were rubbing and Off Road Warehouse gave me a fair deal on the shocks, install, and alignment.
If you have these shocks, I suggest the upper setting. The ride quality is pretty good, but may be slightly stiffer than your current setting.
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02-14-2011, 11:22 AM
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how much did the shop charge you? i live very close to encinitas so i could go to the same shop if it is a decent price
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02-14-2011, 12:23 PM
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how much did the shop charge you? i live very close to encinitas so i could go to the same shop if it is a decent price
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I ended up going to Off Road Warehouse. They had a Saturday appointment at the El Cajon location, so that's where it was done (otherwise I woulda went to the one on Balboa Ave off the 805).
They charged me $200 for the shocks, and around $300 for the install/alignment). Out the door it was $500. I'm sure someone is going to say I got raped, but those guys know what they're doing and you have to get an alignment anyway.
I think 4Wheel Parts wanted around $350 for the install, but I don't think that included alignment.
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02-14-2011, 12:25 PM
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Cell phone pic from the side.
Does anyone know where I can get the stock front mud guards that line up with the flares? I want to take off the running boards, but I don't like the way the flares just end.
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for some reason id say the rear wont be stock for long!
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02-23-2011, 02:37 PM
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Cell phone pic from the side.
Does anyone know where I can get the stock front mud guards that line up with the flares? I want to take off the running boards, but I don't like the way the flares just end.
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I got my mudguards from trdpartsforu.com. They were $67 for the pair. I tried the dealer, but they couldn't figure it out. Easier to just go thru that website!
Good luck...and I think that rear needs to be lifted a tad. But looking sweet otherwise.
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02-23-2011, 03:04 PM
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Jared,
I got my mudguards from trdpartsforu.com. They were $67 for the pair. I tried the dealer, but they couldn't figure it out. Easier to just go thru that website!
Good luck...and I think that rear needs to be lifted a tad. But looking sweet otherwise.
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Dealer matched trdparts4u when I ordered mine. They're pricey but gotta do what you gotta do... and I 2nd the comment about the rear. Sagging too much but looks good besides that
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02-23-2011, 03:24 PM
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Dealer matched trdparts4u when I ordered mine. They're pricey but gotta do what you gotta do... and I 2nd the comment about the rear. Sagging too much but looks good besides that
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Yup - front mudguards (ordered mine last month):
00547-35966-DF MUDGUARD, LHF $26.25
00547-35961-PF MUDGUARD,4R RT FRT. $31.51
Subtotal $57.76
UPS Ground $8.70
Total $66.46
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wow thats a good amount of lift for your truck. looks good. does anyone know if you can use the 5100s at highest perch setting with stock springs + a top plate spacer for an overall 3" lift? im thinking about going this route as opposed to getting new front lift coils AND shocks.
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04-23-2011, 07:37 PM
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This is about all the lift I'd want max. how do you adjust the struts? The mounting base on the strut moves upwards? gota pic?
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