BLACK-FL4RUNNER
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Sorry about that. I meant they use the bottom clip for no lift, if they like the factory rake. Or use the 2nd clip for the .85" lift. Either looks good IMHO.
Another Bilstein 5100 question
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Sorry about that. I meant they use the bottom clip for no lift, if they like the factory rake. Or use the 2nd clip for the .85" lift. Either looks good IMHO.
Runer4Life
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Hey [MENTION=51725]mybabydaddy[/MENTION] I noticed that you have Spidertrax 1.25" Wheel Spacers with the 265/70/17. Do you rub in any way in full lock going forward or reverse? How do you like your 1.75 front with 1 inch rear spacers lift? Does it have a good factory ride still? Also, did you install a differential drop? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on this same set up. Thanks
Yep. 1.75 front with 1 inch rear spacers gives it a nice stance (lessens the factory rake), but doesn't really affect DD (that I've noticed anyhow).
mybabydaddy
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No rub forward; slight rub at full lock in reverse. Still haven’t trimmed anything tho.... It’s a pretty easy work around if you remember it’s going to happen. For me, the 1.75 front/1 inch rear is perfect for STOCK SIZED TIRES... I wanted to stay with stock size for now. If I were going to mount up 285s, then I’d do the highest setting up front with 1.5 in the back. My truck looks just a hint better than stock, and that’s how I wanted it. Got rid of a little of the factory rake; and much nicer stance (with the Spidertrax). No diff drop on my setup.
EDIT: The ride is definitely different on 5100s at all corners and the spacers in the rear. Some of it is good/better; some of it is a bit annoying. Overall, I’ll take the improvements over the annoyances. Improvements - stiffer/sportier ride, WAY LESS nose dive under braking... just overall a good, firm ride. Annoyances - over rough roads, can get a little “choppy” so to speak... Here in DFW, we have a ton of construction and potholes, so it can get old. But I’d still take it over stock suspension any day.
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Pmharris423
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96706RROMJP
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Are u running stock UCAs ? No problems with alignment?
Planning to adjust my bilstein from 1.75 to 2.5 settings and replace rear 1"spacers to Daystar 1.5s
kingofZroad
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Yesterday I had my Bilstein 5100's installed. I went with the 2.5" setting up front and added a Daystar 1.5" spacer in the rear. Ditched the stock Dunflop tires for 275/70R17 KO2's.
MAJOR improvement in looks and ride quality!! No more major nose dive during breaking and it soaks up bumps better. Absolutely zero rub and I get to leave the mud flaps on!
I was worried about it looking "goofy" with that amount of lift on 275's, but I actually love the look!!
MAJOR improvement in looks and ride quality!! No more major nose dive during breaking and it soaks up bumps better. Absolutely zero rub and I get to leave the mud flaps on!
I was worried about it looking "goofy" with that amount of lift on 275's, but I actually love the look!!
ST1FLER
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stock UCAs work just fine
kingofZroad
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96706RROMJP
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Thank you!
Yesterday I had my Bilstein 5100's installed. I went with the 2.5" setting up front and added a Daystar 1.5" spacer in the rear. Ditched the stock Dunflop tires for 275/70R17 KO2's.
MAJOR improvement in looks and ride quality!! No more major nose dive during breaking and it soaks up bumps better. Absolutely zero rub and I get to leave the mud flaps on!
I was worried about it looking "goofy" with that amount of lift on 275's, but I actually love the look!!
Does your Trail have KDSS? I am thinking of doing the same exact lift to my 2015 Trial.
kingofZroad
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No, mine doesn't have KDSS.
Pmharris423
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I have KDSS on my trail and have had no issues with it.
96706RROMJP
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Yesterday I had my Bilstein 5100's installed. I went with the 2.5" setting up front and added a Daystar 1.5" spacer in the rear. Ditched the stock Dunflop tires for 275/70R17 KO2's.
MAJOR improvement in looks and ride quality!! No more major nose dive during breaking and it soaks up bumps better. Absolutely zero rub and I get to leave the mud flaps on!
I was worried about it looking "goofy" with that amount of lift on 275's, but I actually love the look!!
What is the daystar 1.5 spacer part# you used?
Marcocopuffs
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My Bilstein 5100s will be for sale soon... 
kingofZroad
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TheLast13
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96706RROMJP
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Do you know your rear measurements from ground to fender?
ATLQuicksilver
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1.5 or 1 in spacers
Thanks again for all of the help. I'm still deciding if I want 1 in cornfed rear spacers or 1.5 daystar spacers. What's everyone's opinion about which one I should go with?
Thanks again for all of the help. I'm still deciding if I want 1 in cornfed rear spacers or 1.5 daystar spacers. What's everyone's opinion about which one I should go with?
Rhino11
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I was able to get the Daystar for 28.75 on ebay open box(never installed). I haven't gotten to the actual install yet as I am trying to decide if I want to deviate from stock wheels, so I can not speak to the ride. However, from everything I have seen here, the Daystar and Cornfed products are great! Not sure you will go wrong either way. One may be a little truer to 1.5", but other than that, I'm not sure you'd see/feel a difference.
