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Another Bilstein 5100 set-up question(s)

Ok, I am finally going to make the jump and upgrade the suspension a little, going to go with the 5100 series (adjustable). Now, after a dozen or more thread searches I can not find the answer to a simple question I have (maybe it is common sense to all of you though). If I go with the 5100 adjustable, do I only need the adjustable in the front? The Toytec kit has the adj in the front and the std 5100 in the rear. I'm assuming they don't make an adjustable for the rear and that you need spacers back there to lift it (based on Toytec's options)?

Now...if I stick with the stock height in the rear (from thread searching) it looks like the front set at .85 will 'level' the 4R, is this correct?

If I go with the rear 1.5" lift spacer, what would I need to set the fronts at to make it 'level' then?

I am NOT planning to go up on my tire size anytime in the near future so with that said if I go with that 2nd lift options will the 4R look 'silly' with too much room in the wells?

I know some of you had mentioned issue with installing the shocks from the places you took them. I call Bilstein to see if they were planning an 'official' release for the 10'+ as when you search, even on their site, the 5100 ADJ are not listed for ours yet. The 'main guy' called me back and said they were 'just released' and gave me the part # 24-186711 which of course is the one that has been out for a while. I mentioned the bushing issue listed on here and he said they were aware of it and compensated for it. How true this is I have no idea.

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Ok, I am finally going to make the jump and upgrade the suspension a little, going to go with the 5100 series (adjustable). Now, after a dozen or more thread searches I can not find the answer to a simple question I have (maybe it is common sense to all of you though). If I go with the 5100 adjustable, do I only need the adjustable in the front?
* Yes.
The Toytec kit has the adj in the front and the std 5100 in the rear. I'm assuming they don't make an adjustable for the rear and that you need spacers back there to lift it (based on Toytec's options)?
* Correct.
Now...if I stick with the stock height in the rear (from thread searching) it looks like the front set at .85 will 'level' the 4R, is this correct?
* Yes.
If I go with the rear 1.5" lift spacer, what would I need to set the fronts at to make it 'level' then?
* That one I don't know.
I am NOT planning to go up on my tire size anytime in the near future so with that said if I go with that 2nd lift options will the 4R look 'silly' with too much room in the wells?
* Up to you, I wouldn't think so.
I know some of you had mentioned issue with installing the shocks from the places you took them. I call Bilstein to see if they were planning an 'official' release for the 10'+ as when you search, even on their site, the 5100 ADJ are not listed for ours yet. The 'main guy' called me back and said they were 'just released' and gave me the part # 24-186711 which of course is the one that has been out for a while. I mentioned the bushing issue listed on here and he said they were aware of it and compensated for it. How true this is I have no idea.
* My installer had no issues.

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I'm quite happy with them.
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From everything you have said above is correct as I know it. I think I read the "2nd notch" for levelling with 1.5 inch lift. Your truck will only look silly if you think it does. Other opinions are just that.
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Thanks for the responses so far!

Has anyone installed the 1.5" lift in the rear and kept the stock tire size? If so I would LOVE to see photos! Thanks.
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Thanks for the responses so far!

Has anyone installed the 1.5" lift in the rear and kept the stock tire size? If so I would LOVE to see photos! Thanks.
I have 1.75 set up with 1.5 rear spacer at stock tire size.Sorry pics not level.
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DAMN you BatangSMG!!

I am not gonna trade my SR5 for a red TE ......

I am not gonna trade my SR5 for a red TE ......

I am not gonna trade my SR5 for a red TE ......

OK, I'm better now.
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before i went full suspension i had my bilsteins set to .85 front to level.. it was too low.. go 1.5 front which is 2nd notch from top..

if you go 1.5 spacers in back.. go all the way up front.. trust me.. save yourself the trouble
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5100's w/ .85 front, zero back, oem tars.

Another Bilstein 5100 set-up question(s)-img_0004-jpg
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@ Westwind77 - Where are you picking up the shocks and who's doing the install? I am thinking about the same for my trail. Thanks
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I have 1.75 set up with 1.5 rear spacer at stock tire size.Sorry pics not level.
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OMG, that is NOT the stock salsa red, is it? Man, I have never seen it looking like that.
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Very interested in this thread. Been researching this for some time now. Looking to do/have the same setup you are looking for too, Westwind.

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Ok, I am finally going to make the jump and upgrade the suspension a little, going to go with the 5100 series (adjustable). Now, after a dozen or more thread searches I can not find the answer to a simple question I have (maybe it is common sense to all of you though). If I go with the 5100 adjustable, do I only need the adjustable in the front? The Toytec kit has the adj in the front and the std 5100 in the rear. I'm assuming they don't make an adjustable for the rear and that you need spacers back there to lift it (based on Toytec's options)?

Now...if I stick with the stock height in the rear (from thread searching) it looks like the front set at .85 will 'level' the 4R, is this correct?

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I am NOT planning to go up on my tire size anytime in the near future so with that said if I go with that 2nd lift options will the 4R look 'silly' with too much room in the wells?

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I have 1.75 set up with 1.5 rear spacer at stock tire size.Sorry pics not level.
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How is the ride, compared to stock? stiffer? harsher? sportier? etc...
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@ Westwind77 - Where are you picking up the shocks and who's doing the install? I am thinking about the same for my trail. Thanks
Me three!!! Being we are all north easterners, would be cool if we met somewhere in middle and got the install done at same spot to save a few bucks maybe. Just thinking out loud here.

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You two are a lot closer to each other than I am to you. I might be willing to drive up there and maybe visit some family while getting work done if it saves me and you guys some money
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Me three!!! Being we are all north easterners, would be cool if we met somewhere in middle and got the install done at same spot to save a few bucks maybe. Just thinking out loud here.

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You two are a lot closer to each other than I am to you. I might be willing to drive up there and maybe visit some family while getting work done if it saves me and you guys some money

Sounds good to me, we'll see what Westwind77 has to say. BTW - I'm out in Suffolk right now (took the ferry so I wouldn't have to drive around).
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I have 1.75 set up with 1.5 rear spacer at stock tire size.Sorry pics not level.
Very nice! Great color too, seen a lot of new 4R's around, but only 2 red, both were SR5's. Thanks for the photo.

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before i went full suspension i had my bilsteins set to .85 front to level.. it was too low.. go 1.5 front which is 2nd notch from top..

if you go 1.5 spacers in back.. go all the way up front.. trust me.. save yourself the trouble
Do you have any pics of your rig you can share with that set up?

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5100's w/ .85 front, zero back, oem tars.
Do you have a 'side on' shot of your rig like that? Would be perfect to compare to BatangSMB's!

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@ Westwind77 - Where are you picking up the shocks and who's doing the install? I am thinking about the same for my trail. Thanks
Probably getting the set from Toytec:
Bilstein Height adjustable front and matching 5100 Rear shocks - Toytec Lifts: Toyota Lift Kits: FJ Cruiser Lift Kits, Tacoma Lift Kits, Tundra Lift Kits, 4 Runner Lift Kits, Sequoia Lift Kits, Toyota Truck Lift Kits

I have a couple places in mind for the install, I called them a while back when I 1st started to do it and they said no problem and for reasonable (will have to call back to get the price as I dont remember exactly) The place I will probably go is a few miles from me and they have worked on a few of my vehicles in the past and he/they are good. I've never had an issue or heard anything negative about them.

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Me three!!! Being we are all north easterners, would be cool if we met somewhere in middle and got the install done at same spot to save a few bucks maybe. Just thinking out loud here.

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You two are a lot closer to each other than I am to you. I might be willing to drive up there and maybe visit some family while getting work done if it saves me and you guys some money
Like I said above I have a feeling I am going to just take it to the shop a few miles from me. I have a little one so the easiest/closest/most trustworthy place wins!
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