Adjustable 5100 ?

[Gstick]

I'm finaly doing the Billies on all 4 corners. I have searched everywhere on this forum, and I need some opinions from those who use the Billies without any spacers. I have a 2010 SR5, 4x4 with 77000 miles and NO ONE has ever ridden in the 2nd row of seats. I don't haul anything heavy in the back, but did tow a 16' aluminum boat (1600 lbs) about 20 times. (sold the boat)

I am deciding on which groove to set the snap ring.

I would like the truck to sit fairly level with just a bit of rake higher in the rear.

Would the 3rd groove from the bottom (1.75") still let the rear end sit a shade higher, or should I be 100% safe and just set the snap ring in the 2nd groove (.85") ?

I do realize that every vehicle is different, but since I never haul much weight in the back, I am thinking that the original rear springs are still fairly firm.

Would it be a good test to measure (while still stock) on a perfectly level surface, from the bottom of each fender well to the center of each hub, and if there is more than a 2" difference from rear to front, then I should be OK with the 1.75" setting ?

Thanks !

 

[marshal]

are you using stock springs? if so put it on the lowest setting

 

[Greenamphibious]

1.75" will appear nose high but be pretty damn level on tape. I would at minimum go .85" if you aren't lifting the rear

personally I would got 2.5" in the front and lift the rear 1.5" with a daystar spacer since you dont tow etc..... cause if you don't you will want to

 

[philsey]

1.75" will appear nose high but be pretty damn level on tape. I would at minimum go .85" if you aren't lifting the rear

^ This. My situation is identical to yours, and ^this is what I did. You're going to get differing opinions as to what "looks" right, but the .85 setting removes just enough factory rake to look good imo. Even tho 1.75 measures out to be level, the SR5 will then appear just a little nose high (and any rear passengers or rear loading will exacerbate this).

Don't forget to adjust yer headlights.

 

[jmarthsr]

I have had mine on now for 4 months set at.85 with stock springs. It now has a slight rake , looks great , and now rides alot better. A little less lean and nose dive while braking. I am totally happy with them, except for the wait to get them.

 

[RDFISHGUY]

I went with the 2.5 " and Daystar spacer. Initially the front end was still 2" higher but in less than a month it has settled to where the front is 1/4" higher than the back. I got the dealer to install mine and they never did a wheel alignment. Now after 2000 km I have some serious wear on the outside edges of the front tires. Make sure it doesn't sit like this when your done:

\ :lookout: /

The truck looks great but its in the shop as the steering stabilizer bracket, and bushing fell off in the driveway when I got home from my last hitch at work. Glad it didn't fall apart on the highway or worse yet with my family in it. I am still glad I got it done I just wish I had taken it to a suspension shop and not the dealer. Now I have to battle to see who pays to fix the issues.

 

[Hbryanlopez]

2nd setting on mine and it looks just right for me. I don't have a lift in the back.

 

[Gstick]

Thank You for all the input !

I believe I will do the 2nd groove. (.85)