Anyone running 5100s @ 2.5" with Saw1.5" rear coils?

Antman · Feb 20, 2016

1G3runner said:
Bumping this as I'm looking to do the same setup.

UCAs? While I know it is highly recommended to do so, those that didn't....are you content with the handling and how many actually got alignment to spec?

Was going to settle for 1.75/1" cornfeds but I am highly leaning towards 2.5/1.5" SAW.

You can usually get 2-2.5 degrees caster without UCA's (that's what my alignment guy got). It tracks nicely but would definitely be better with UCA's and more caster..

I haven't switched them out because; 1- I do not want uniballs that I have to rebuild every 2 years. 2- The other UCA's with ball joints seem to wear out (or completely break!) faster than factory stuff. If/when my ball joints go south I'll explore options. Right now, I'm happy with it as is.

Jhalko · Feb 20, 2016

Antman said:
You can usually get 2-2.5 degrees caster without UCA's (that's what my alignment guy got). It tracks nicely but would definitely be better with UCA's and more caster..

I haven't switched them out because; 1- I do not want uniballs that I have to rebuild every 2 years. 2- The other UCA's with ball joints seem to wear out (or completely break!) faster than factory stuff. If/when my ball joints go south I'll explore options. Right now, I'm happy with it as is.

Ahem, Camburg Moog BJ, just sayin' :bowl:

And yes when I had factory UCA's I was between 2-2.5 on caster, ok but not so much fun at 80mph

Shred_Head · Feb 20, 2016

canadiansr5 said:
thanks for that!! one second i think that having the fronts at 2.5 with SAWs in the rear will give me level and once they settle ill potentially get a bit of negative rake....the next i think 1.75 in the front with SAWs ill have too much rake.....sheesh. decisions decisions....

I'm running SAWs in the rear with 2.5" OME 884 coils up front with Bilsteins set at 0, my rake is nearly identical to the factory rake but a bit more leveled. Looks perfect IMO.

I think running your Bilsteins at 2.5 setting will be almost the same height wise, but might be a little stiffer due to the preload.

I'm Kevin · Feb 20, 2016

Are you guys running the 5100s at 1.75 and 2.5 happy with the ride. I have been looking into doing a mild lift and have been on the fence about going with the 5100 now that everyone seems to be in love with the 6112s.

For the money the 5100s sure do look tempting!

ST1FLER · Feb 20, 2016

2.5" bills up front, 1.5" saws out back looks great drives great, factory UCAs and I have almost +3 on my caster.

Jhalko · Feb 20, 2016

ST1FLER said:
2.5" bills up front, 1.5" saws out back looks great drives great, factory UCAs and I have almost +3 on my caster.

Most folks aren't going to be able to get that. :Cry:

ST1FLER · Feb 20, 2016

Jhalko said:
Most folks aren't going to be able to get that. :Cry:

they can if they go to a competent shop

Jhalko · Feb 21, 2016

ST1FLER said:
they can if they go to a competent shop

Competent shop will mean it drives well regardless of a number. Sometimes I think folks get a bit hung up on getting caster to 4.

jrandom · Feb 21, 2016

Well according to most they don't get hung up on their fender liners, body mount, and mud flaps when running a 285... just sayin'

Mine needs to be pushed forward, it is way more floaty than I like when on the highway straightaways.

1G3runner · Feb 21, 2016

Would it be better to invest in UCAs or OME coils for the front (vs. setting bilsteins at 2.5)?

Anyone running 5100s @ 2.5" with Saw1.5" rear coils?

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