ToyTec Bilstein 5100 Lift Kit - Toyota 4Runner Forum

Krayziekid · 04-18-2016, 02:58 PM

Hey everyone. So I have a quick question and I am wondering if anyone has done it. I currently run the ToyTec 3" Bilstein 5100 Lift Kit. As of now, everything is just as it was out of the box, but after a bit of time, my front end is just a bit lower than I would like and my rear is a bit high.

What I would like to do is take the front coilovers apart and move them up one notch on the 5100s. Does anyone see a problem with this? How much of a pain is it to take apart the pre-made ToyTec kit? I just want to make sure I'm not screwing myself.

4OYOTER · 04-18-2016, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Krayziekid

Hey everyone. So I have a quick question and I am wondering if anyone has done it. I currently run the ToyTec 3" Bilstein 5100 Lift Kit. As of now, everything is just as it was out of the box, but after a bit of time, my front end is just a bit lower than I would like and my rear is a bit high.

What I would like to do is take the front coilovers apart and move them up one notch on the 5100s. Does anyone see a problem with this? How much of a pain is it to take apart the pre-made ToyTec kit? I just want to make sure I'm not screwing myself.

You might want to ask Toytec first. Sometimes they say not to move up from first perch or damage may occur.

Krayziekid · 04-18-2016, 04:01 PM

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You might want to ask Toytec first. Sometimes they say not to move up from first perch or damage may occur.

I asked them and all I got back was "Our lift kit is preset to 3 inches of lift" basically. That's all fine and dandy, but now I am looking to raise the front just a tad more, which is why I am confused and asking.

4RunninMD · 04-18-2016, 04:53 PM

Might be easier to add a small spacer to get where you want. This way not to damage what you have and end up spending more money.

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4OYOTER · 04-18-2016, 05:48 PM

what are your front and rear hub to fender measurements?

nicheel8 · 04-18-2016, 05:57 PM

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Might be easier to add a small spacer to get where you want. This way not to damage what you have and end up spending more money.

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I just got off the phone with Wheelers and thats what they recommended. I am planning to do the Bilstein 5110/OME Swap and I want a little rake. So they suggest the 10mm-lift-enhancer kit.

Krayziekid · 04-18-2016, 06:35 PM

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what are your front and rear hub to fender measurements?

I haven't measured recently, and I don't remember the numbers, but I will check soon and see what I get. You mean center of the hub to the fender right?

If I remember correctly when I lifted and waited for a bit of settling, the front was about 1.25" lower than the rear.

Krayziekid · 04-18-2016, 06:37 PM

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I just got off the phone with Wheelers and thats what they recommended. I am planning to do the Bilstein 5110/OME Swap and I want a little rake. So they suggest the 10mm-lift-enhancer kit.

@4RunninMD I thought about that, but after doing some research, there is already a small tophat spacer on the Toytec kit. I'm not super keen on adding a second spacer on top of that which is why bumping them up just a bit seems like a decent option.

4OYOTER · 04-18-2016, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Krayziekid

I haven't measured recently, and I don't remember the numbers, but I will check soon and see what I get. You mean center of the hub to the fender right?

If I remember correctly when I lifted and waited for a bit of settling, the front was about 1.25" lower than the rear.

That seems odd. Did you order heavy duty rear springs or something?

Krayziekid · 04-18-2016, 10:30 PM

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That seems odd. Did you order heavy duty rear springs or something?

I did. They had the 2.0 or 2.5 coils. I went with 2.5. I do remember that I measured with the back completely unloaded, but when I off-road or go camping, obviously I have more weight back there.

srs034runner · 04-18-2016, 10:38 PM

The 2.5's unloaded are gunna sit about an inch higher than the 2.0's so to compensate, like they said above, throw a 1" spacer up front. Should do the trick!

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I did. They had the 2.0 or 2.5 coils. I went with 2.5. I do remember that I measured with the back completely unloaded, but when I off-road or go camping, obviously I have more weight back there.

DEUCE · 04-18-2016, 10:44 PM

I have that lift, had the same issue you are having. I had my mechanic raise the front just one notch on the Bilstiens and now it is perfect.

Krayziekid · 04-18-2016, 10:58 PM

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I have that lift, had the same issue you are having. I had my mechanic raise the front just one notch on the Bilstiens and now it is perfect.

Yea. It's not really an issue at all. Just a personal preference that I would like to be changed. So the mechanic just took them apart, moved the notch, compressed the spring, and then put it back together?

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