Bilstein 5100 Height Settings - Page 3 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

jasonv · 07-11-2016, 03:30 AM

couple folks have said "0 at the rear" like there is some other option. there is no other option without new springs or some spacers. the rear are not adjustable

Decipher · 07-11-2016, 08:35 AM

This is exactly where my confusion was. I thought the rears were adjustable, but now that makes sense as to why you must add spacers. Thank you! I've researched for hours and while I'm new to this forum, I'm not new to communities and know better than to post more clutter when the answer is out there.

ShortMountain · 02-28-2017, 02:39 PM

YOU all are amazing... I used the proper search and round this thread.

I have a '11 with 100k miles. stock shocks that SUCK. They are D.O.A.

I shopped and shopped... finally decided on the 5100's front/rear

but did not know how to set them up. Your conversation really helped me! thanks again!

Nsimmons03 · 05-23-2017, 11:44 AM

Just installed 5100's all the way around (3rd notch) with 1" cornfed spacers and 285/70/17 K02's. Had to trim the bumper a little and remove the mud flaps but I think it's looking good. There is also a -12 offset on the wheels. It's my wife's rig and she likes it so that's all that mattered I suppose.

LanierT4R · 02-19-2018, 11:23 PM

Does anyone have experience with the 5100’s set at 1.75 w/stock rear springs and a hybrid winch bumper like the C4 Fab Lo Pro?

What impact if any will the bumper and winch have on the stance?

sarsipius · 02-23-2018, 10:59 PM

I picked up a used set of Bilstein 5100's for my SR5... They were previously installed on a TE and have the TE coils already attached. Does anyone know if i can simply swap out the SR5 stock coilovers with the used billsteins and TE coils.... I know that the SR5 has only 7 coils on the drivers side, where the TE has 8 coils on both drivers and passenger.

3wbdriver · 02-23-2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LanierT4R

Does anyone have experience with the 5100’s set at 1.75 w/stock rear springs and a hybrid winch bumper like the C4 Fab Lo Pro?

What impact if any will the bumper and winch have on the stance?

I had this exact setup when I installed my SSO hybrid bumper in late 2014. The combined weight of around 130 pounds made my front springs sag about 3/4". I drove it for a few months that way until I could afford a pair of OME 2" 885's to offset the weight, and I set the 5100's at 0 to keep it close to what I had for front lift before. Still running that setup 3+ years later up front.

4Runner_Gunner · 06-25-2019, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Michigander

I installed the Bilstein 5100's on my tacoma, which is pretty much the same front end as the 4runner.

Some notes:

- You have to completely remove the strut from the vehicle and remove the spring to adjust the height of the shock bucket. You need to use a spring compressor to eliminate pressure on the bottom spring cup and circle clip.

- I had my truck set at 1.75" lift and the ride becomes more harsh because you are preloading the spring to increase spring stiffness. I would suggest running it at the lower setting.

- The rear should be slightly higher than the front unloaded. The rear springs on the 4runners are soft and they will sag when you load the truck with people or gear. You don't want your headlights pointed to the sky when you have a load in the truck.

- When you get to 1.75-2.5" of lift, the front end is more difficult to get a good alignment (positive caster) and upper a-arms may need to be replaced with aftermarket to get good numbers. My truck was really twitchy in the front steering due to not enough + caster.

The same thing happened when I had the 5100s installed on my 2012 4runner. I did 1.75 up front with a 1inch cornfed spacer in the back. The ride feels twitchy, and I feel like i am actively correcting the steering.

SR52011 · 10-20-2020, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Runner_Gunner

The same thing happened when I had the 5100s installed on my 2012 4runner. I did 1.75 up front with a 1inch cornfed spacer in the back. The ride feels twitchy, and I feel like i am actively correcting the steering.

Are you still running 1.75/1, has it gotten better over time?

MannMade82 · 10-21-2020, 09:33 PM

I have had mine set at 1.75 with rear 1" Cornfed spacers for almost two years and I have zero complaints. Just get it aligned after the install. I installed them myself, solo...not hard to do if you are handy and have tools.

SR52011 · 10-25-2020, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MannMade82

I have had mine set at 1.75 with rear 1" Cornfed spacers for almost two years and I have zero complaints. Just get it aligned after the install. I installed them myself, solo...not hard to do if you are handy and have tools.

I got mine fine today at 1.75/1. Looks great! I wonder if I can now add 285s with minor trimming to give me around 1 inch additional height.

fpainter · 08-12-2022, 10:20 AM

I have the 5100s on the workbench. I am a little worried about the radar cruse control and pedestrian warning camera. Does anyone have a 2020 or a 2021 that has had issues?

2021nightshade4x4 · 08-12-2022, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fpainter

I have the 5100s on the workbench. I am a little worried about the radar cruse control and pedestrian warning camera. Does anyone have a 2020 or a 2021 that has had issues?

I have heard of users on here running asymmetrical lifts and not needing to calibrate the radar / TSS.

Same with new Tundras and Tacomas it doesn’t cause an issue.

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fpainter · 03-19-2023, 03:52 PM

Just installed my 5100s with a 1.75" lift in front. The front and rear wheelwells are the same distance above the ground, and the front axle shafts are perfectly level at ride height. The radar cruise control works, and the vehicle handles just fine. Does anyone know why Toyota made the stock front ride height lower? I will guess that they were chasing gas mileage. The rear shocks came with instructions that were wrong, they show the washers in the opposite configuration that they need to be in.

stiles_s · 03-19-2023, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fpainter

Just installed my 5100s with a 1.75" lift in front. The front and rear wheelwells are the same distance above the ground, and the front axle shafts are perfectly level at ride height. The radar cruise control works, and the vehicle handles just fine. Does anyone know why Toyota made the stock front ride height lower? I will guess that they were chasing gas mileage. The rear shocks came with instructions that were wrong, they show the washers in the opposite configuration that they need to be in.

Why did Toyota give it a slight rake? Maybe to avoid dragging its a&@ when you throw a bunch of weight in the cargo area or a heavy trailer on it?

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