01-11-2017, 01:54 AM
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Your 4runner looks awesome,
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. I recently purchased a 2016 4Runner SR5 that I want to install the Bilstein 5100s in to lift the front end. I am trying to decide if I just want to level out the front with the .85 setting on the Bilsteins or go with the 1.75 setting along with the 1" Cornfed spacers for the rear, like yours. I was wondering, with the 1.75 setting on the 5100s, were there any other modifications you had to do to the front end? Also, what size tires are you running and how does your 4Runner drive and handle with the lift? Any suggestions or input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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01-11-2017, 12:10 PM
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Bilstein 5100's 1.75" and Cornfed 1" spacers
Hi everyone. I recently purchased a 2016 4Runner SR5 and am wanting to install the Bilstein 5100's to lift the front end. I've noticed that some of you have set your Bilsteins at 1.75" and used Cornfed 1" spacers in the rear. I really like that look based on the pictures I have seen, especially Runer4life's vehicle. For those of you who have installed these with that setup, I was wondering if there are any other modifications that need to be done, i.e. replacing upper control arms with adjustable ones and/or installing a differential drop kit, as well. A specific question for
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that I have is, what size tires are you running and how is the handling and ride after the lift? Thanks.
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01-20-2017, 11:33 AM
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2014 TR4 Trail / Billstein 5100 .85 front, stock rear
just installed 5100s front and rear, wanted to level my truck with the least amount of lift. Rides much better, stiffer, no front end bounce like I had with the stock shocks.
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01-20-2017, 11:35 AM
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just installed 5100s front and rear, wanted to level my truck with the least amount of lift. Rides much better, stiffer, no front end bounce like I had with the stock shocks.
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What levels?
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01-20-2017, 12:53 PM
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What levels?
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Front is .85 and the rear is stock (you can't adjust the rear billstein 5100 shocks like you can the front ones). To lift the rear you'll need spacers, I didn't want to add spacers.
Got new wheels 265/70 and I will post more pictures when I install the wheels.
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01-23-2017, 10:59 PM
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Your truck looks perfect. I just installed the 5100's on my 2014 TEP with KDSS today. 2.5" up front and rear 1.5" daystar spacer. I wish I would have done this 3 years ago when I bought the truck. Went up to 285/70/17 Duratrac's on KMC Misfits. Will post pics soon.
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I have the 2.5" setting with Daystar 1.5" in the rear and love the way it looks and drives
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Your truck looks perfect. I just installed the 5100's on my 2014 TEP with KDSS today. 2.5" up front and rear 1.5" daystar spacer. I wish I would have done this 3 years ago when I bought the truck. Went up to 285/70/17 Duratrac's on KMC Misfits. Will post pics soon.
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02-14-2017, 02:57 PM
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So, does how high you set the 5100's affect ride quality? As in does the ride get firmer the higher you set them?
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02-14-2017, 03:08 PM
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5100s F&R. Front set to 2.5", rear 1.75" Dobinsons Rear Coils. Maybe a 1/2 inch rake... this is on 275s but I am going to 285s next week.
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02-14-2017, 11:09 PM
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So, does how high you set the 5100's affect ride quality? As in does the ride get firmer the higher you set them?
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02-14-2017, 11:34 PM
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Adjusting them causes the springs to preload which makes it ride firmer. It also lifts your vehicle causing the shock to extend out limiting the amount of down travel remaining. I ran mine at 0 and read several recommendations not to go over the 1.5 Mark as it would ride terrible.
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02-14-2017, 11:38 PM
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Adjusting them causes the springs to preload which makes it ride firmer. It also lifts your vehicle causing the shock to extend out limiting the amount of down travel remaining. I ran mine at 0 and read several recommendations not to go over the 1.5 Mark as it would ride terrible.
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You didn't read enough! There isn't a 1.5" setting!
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02-15-2017, 12:46 AM
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You didn't read enough! There isn't a 1.5" setting!
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Haha you caught me  , whatever the first setting was. I was guessing.
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02-15-2017, 07:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fbksurferjoe
Adjusting them causes the springs to preload which makes it ride firmer. It also lifts your vehicle causing the shock to extend out limiting the amount of down travel remaining. I ran mine at 0 and read several recommendations not to go over the 1.5 Mark as it would ride terrible.
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so much wrong in this post. 5100s dont preload the coil it lifts the coil perch which does not change the coil rate like an "in coil" spacer would. 5100s feel the same at all settings the only thing that changes is the percieved "nose dive" when braking. the "harshness" people feel is just quality shocks on their rig after running shitty oem shocks.
mine are at 2.5" and it rides great.... the same as it did when I had it at .85" the first go around.
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02-15-2017, 10:44 AM
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I know this old post but do you or ST1FLER happen to have pics of your alignment sheets by chance? I'm doing the 2.5/1.5 and found a good shop I think can get it done. I'd love to take them your sheets to prove a skilled tech can get it done. Thanks
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02-15-2017, 11:15 AM
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I know this old post but do you or ST1FLER happen to have pics of your alignment sheets by chance? I'm doing the 2.5/1.5 and found a good shop I think can get it done. I'd love to take them your sheets to prove a skilled tech can get it done. Thanks
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I just asked Stifler and he doesnt have the sheet but is getting another alignment after he gets his new tires on and he will give me the spec sheet to post here
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