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Old 02-18-2020, 06:33 PM #3571
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Bilstein is having a sale on the 5100's

Bilstein Height adjustable front and matching 5100 Rear shocks

If I set the front at 2.5" and the rear at 2" and combine with OME coils (885 front and 895) would I have any complications? I'll be deleting the XREAS when I install the lift I choose.

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regular price on amazon is lower FYI

if you use longer coils you need to set the front at 0
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regular price on amazon is lower FYI

if you use longer coils you need to set the front at 0
Thanks for the response. So if I go with those OME springs I need to set both front and back shocks at 0 or just the front?

Are the adjustments for getting lift with factory springs?
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Thanks for the response. So if I go with those OME springs I need to set both front and back shocks at 0 or just the front?

Are the adjustments for getting lift with factory springs?
1) only front is adjustable. Also - yes.
2) yes
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Rear suspension help

Hey guys been browsing around trying to find more info on quality rear suspension with no clear awnsers. I have saved up to buy new coilovers for my 06 4Runner and for the front I'm leaning towards Kings vs the icon stage 2. Im replacing my current Bilstein 5100's my question is what should I rock in the rear.

My neighbor put the icon stage 2 kit on his 5th gen 4runner and said I could have his rear trd pro Bilsteins with res. Probably will get a new spring if I go that route.

A coworker who has rocked Kings for years has persuade me to go with them. And to just replace the Bilsteins in the rear.

So another question is are rear shocks/suspension as important in the rear. should I just spend the extra and get some new 2.0s for the rear.

Any tips or feedback would be appreciated.

Also , I will be adding a total chaos UCA when I pull the trigger.
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wow.... completely overwhelmed by all this info.... I can't (ok shouldnt) create an all new thread so I will ask you guys here what is best for my situation so any feedback would be great as I'm really new to all this...

I have a 2005 SR5 V6 with 180K on her. I'm thinking the original shocks are still on. Its a ROUGH ride especially here in IL where the roads are absolutely horrible. I would like to get a new set up and I've been doing some reading. The Bilstein 5100's sound pretty nice and arent silly money. I'm doing no off-roading in this truck (on purpose) and I'm a tall guy. I honestly wouldnt mind a 2" lift just to make it easier getting in/out for me. Of course they always looks cooler with a little more height on them too.

Overall I would just like a nice comfortable ride as this is a kid hauler too. The lift would be cool but not 100% necessary. I would also like to know exactly what I would need. I would rather find a deal on something and then take it to my guy to install. I don't know enough to do it myself at this point.

Any suggestions would be great!!!!

TLR - Im looking for some decent riding shocks that arent gonna break the bank!

Thanks all!
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TLR - Im looking for some decent riding shocks that arent gonna break the bank!
not all banks are created equal...i kept backing off until i ended up with stock...for now
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not all banks are created equal...i kept backing off until i ended up with stock...for now
I hear ya.... after buying the wife a new 2019 4runner in November I dont have a ton to play with right now...
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Hi! Just got a new to me, 2007 4Runner SR5. I've been weighing my options on a 2-2.5" lift and I've decided the Bilstein 5100's all around are the way to go for my budget.

Where I'm getting conflicting info on this subject is what I need to get exactly.

I believe my '07 has a shock and spring suspension system if I'm right? If not, I don't mind removing the struts.

I also would like to level it while I'm at it, so I was thinking a daystar leveling kit. Like a 1.5" in the front a 1" in the rear.

Would all this information line up, and would this work? Also would the stock springs be okay to keep or should I get OME, if so what size should I be looking for?
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Hi! Just got a new to me, 2007 4Runner SR5. I've been weighing my options on a 2-2.5" lift and I've decided the Bilstein 5100's all around are the way to go for my budget.

Where I'm getting conflicting info on this subject is what I need to get exactly.

I believe my '07 has a shock and spring suspension system if I'm right? If not, I don't mind removing the struts.

I also would like to level it while I'm at it, so I was thinking a daystar leveling kit. Like a 1.5" in the front a 1" in the rear.

Would all this information line up, and would this work? Also would the stock springs be okay to keep or should I get OME, if so what size should I be looking for?
The very first post of this thread has all the info you need.
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@smcallaway , something to keep in mind...you may know this but a spacer that provides 1” in lift will only be 1/2” thick b/c of the suspension geometry. IIRC, Daystar Is the only manufacturer that doesn’t account for this in product descriptions. So if you buy a 1” Daystar spacer, you will get 2” of lift. Just wanted you to be aware so you don’t learn it the hard way as some people here have through getting more lift then they expected.
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Hi! Just got a new to me, 2007 4Runner SR5. I've been weighing my options on a 2-2.5" lift and I've decided the Bilstein 5100's all around are the way to go for my budget.

Where I'm getting conflicting info on this subject is what I need to get exactly.

I believe my '07 has a shock and spring suspension system if I'm right? If not, I don't mind removing the struts.

I also would like to level it while I'm at it, so I was thinking a daystar leveling kit. Like a 1.5" in the front a 1" in the rear.

Would all this information line up, and would this work? Also would the stock springs be okay to keep or should I get OME, if so what size should I be looking for?
The 5100s are adjustable height in the front, so you would not need the spacer to level the nose. I just bought the 5100s myself and am putting them on this afternoon with a buddy. I set them to the 3rd highest setting to get a total of 1.75" of lift in the front--it seems to be the consensus to level the front end.
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Icon Lift

I noticed Icon now has a "Stage 8" lift kit. It's the same as their stage 7 one (CDCV adjustable shocks) but has their Omega rear shocks, which are a new option for the 4th gen. The Omegas are (from what I can tell) similar to the CDCV but has adjustable compression and rebound damping. Although the product page doesn't specify, I wonder if these have "clockable" fittings for the remote reservoir, I saw an old Icon video demonstrating Omega bypass shocks and they had that feature.

Of course, I recently bought a stage 7 kit on Black Friday too. I don't think the extra benefit would be worth the cost to upgrade from CDCV to Omega here. Any suggestions for me? (I haven't installed the stage 7 yet).
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I just picked up some TRD pro wheels and 265/70-17 BFG KO2s. According to the chart I only need 1"-2" up front to clear these.

Seems the Bilstein 5100 are common. However, what lift am I looking at to level it out and raise a bit?

OME 885 springs look like 2-2.5" of lift for a v8. Which shock setting do I go with on the 5100s then? 895e on the rear for 1" it looks like.

Does anyone sell this setup with the front assembled already? Looks like assembled setups are all the same brand shocks and springs. My head explodes every time I try to figure this out.

Bilstein 5100 Shocks
• Lift settings are 0”, .85”, 1.75”, and 2.5”


OME (Old Man EMU, not to be confused with stock, OEM)
• OME offers different coil options for v6/v8 4runners and also for those at stock or with added weight.
• Provide lift by using more wraps of coils and higher spring rate
- Higher spring rate = stiffer ride
• Front coils-should provide 2.5”-3” lift for listed application
- 883-Good for leveling the front with stock rear-approx 1.5" lift
- 884-For use on stock weight v6
- 885-For use on stock weigh v8, or v6 with added weight
- 886-For use on v8 with added weight
- Front coils often combined with ¼” thick spacer for a full 3” lift
• Rear coils
- 895e-stock weight, 1” lift
- 895-stock weight, 2” lift, over 40% stiffer than stock
- 896-weight added, 2” lift


Stock -
265/65R17
265/70R17* (except BFG A/T)

1/0
265/70R17* (31.6x10.4)
255/75R17 (32 x 10)

2/1
265/70R17
255/75R17

3/2
275/70R17 (32.2 x 10.8)
285/70R17† (32.6 x 11.2)
255/80R17* (33 x 10)

3/2 + 1-1.5" Body Lift
255/85R17† (34 x 10)
285/70R17†
305/65R17† (32.6 x 12)
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just ordered a set of icon standard travel 2.5 coilovers! Picking them up tomorrow and hopefully installing them tomorrow.
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Question

I hope to ship a 2008 V6 sport to the EU in a few weeks..
to avoid extra costs for shipping and customs I hope to purchase a 2.5 inch lift kit, and a set of TRD wheels if I can find a company who could ship both to NYC.

but.. finding a proper kit.. @$1000-1200 is like asking for it..

Id need some help in this.. a set of coilovers..
but would/ do I need a UCA?
as for the wheels, found a set on ebay, no response yet..
anybody able to help me look in the right direction..

links/ options?
thanks for any help..
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