Corn fed and Bilsteins 5100s - Toyota 4Runner Forum

SilverFox2020 · 03-28-2021, 06:15 AM

A couple months ago I bought some new 5100s from a member here, and yesterday I got my Cornfed 2/1 spacers so now it’s time to do the level/ lift. Where should I set the front shocks at to get the level stance, 0” lift or .75”?
My rig is a 20 ORP with 20k miles that I do wheel around NC and Tenn. For now I plan on keeping my stock wheels and moving either to 275 size tire or toying with the thought of going to a 255/80 pizza cutter. No plans on changing the front or rear bumpers so I’m staying with the stock springs.
TIA.

71gs3504sp · 03-28-2021, 08:53 AM

Why install a spacer with Bilstein 5100 up front?
Just set the Bilstein 5100 at top notch to give you 2.5"
Add 1" spacer in back and you will be level.
Do a search and you will see photos how it looks.

SilverFox2020 · 03-28-2021, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 71gs3504sp

Why install a spacer with Bilstein 5100 up front?
Just set the Bilstein 5100 at top notch to give you 2.5"
Add 1" spacer in back and you will be level.
Do a search and you will see photos how it looks.

First, I have Eibach shocks not Bilsteins. Walked in the shed after posting and had a facepalm moment.

Second you raise a good question. Are front spacers necessary?
My thought was they would compress the spring some adding a little stiffness and with the shock set at the lowest setting I would get more travel.