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Old 03-09-2019, 10:35 PM #1
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Come to a cross roads -suspension
So I am pretty sure my xreas system is gone. Getting a weird noise out of
My passenger front. And there is nothing really to it. So I read all the suspension threads and it seems like the 5100s are the way to go. But I am running a daystar 2.5/1 spacer kit and would like to keep the same stance. Seems doable with the 5100s but what I can’t figure out is do I keep the same springs? I am going to have my shop do this so I am just trying to get all my ducks in order.
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daystar, 5100, stock springs?

Anyone have the bilstein 5100 with stock coils?

Bilstein 5100 - 0.85 or 1.75? Pics?

New coils/springs with new bilstein 5100's?
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How in the hell did I miss all those?
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So I read all those and was wondering can I leave my spacers in front and rear and just set the fronts at “x” to get back to the height I am at currently?
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Keep the spacers at the rear and adjust the fronts to max lift.
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Keep the spacers at the rear and adjust the fronts to max lift.
This, or for just a bit more money, buy some new springs such as FJ, or OME2895E to gain some mild lift without spacers, since you are adding shocks that provide extra travel anyway. Spacers work fine to achieve the look, but you are always better off doing it correctly with springs, especially since you are already half way there with with new shocks. Just my $.02
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Bilstein 5100s+FJ springs done

FJ Springs and 5100's Done-Pics!

Yes! Bilstein 5100/ FJ Springs Done

Front Bilstein 5100 shocks, FJ Springs, And Daystar 1.5" Rear Spacers Installed -Pics

XREAS out, FJ springs + Bilstein 5100s in
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Come to a cross roads -suspension
Look at what Dobinsons offers... they have many options so you can spec your lift height and weight capacity. This will let you get rid of spacers all together and be right where you want to be. I never liked the 5100’s... too stiff and no rebound damping. The Dobinsons set up is my 4th suspension (stock XREAS, XREAS with FJ coils/spacers, Toytec Ultimate, Dobinsons 3”/3”, heavy load) and is just what I was looking for. Good luck in your search... there are almost too many options out there!

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Dobinsons Suspension - 4th Gen Options - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum

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