Bilstein 5100 questions.

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outlaw

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Hey folks, I've tried to glean an answer from various threads but have so far been unsuccessful. So now I wanted to tap into your collective knowledge and opinions.

I currently have 5100s installed. The rear isn't lifted at all and the front is set at approx 1.75". My issue is that with any load there is a front rake resulting in a dumpy rear end. I want to raise the rear but I'm not sure by how much.

I think I have 2 options:

  1. 2" rear lift via coils (but I'm worried this will be too high)
  2. 0.5" - 1" (is 1" even an option?) spacer in the rear

Curious what any of you might have to add. Thanks for your time and input!
 
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Cornfed Suspension offers a 1" rear spacer for about $90 shipped.
Daystar makes a 1.5" rear spacer as well.

or... airbags to level the load if you like the way it sits now.

I have my truck at the dealership today to install my 5100s on the front at 1.75" I've left the rear alone because I swear that the pressure in the rear 5100s has raised the height of the rear. We'll see when she gets done today.
 
outlaw said:
Hey folks, I've tried to glean an answer from various threads but have so far been unsuccessful. So now I wanted to tap into your collective knowledge and opinions..

I currently have 5100s installed. The rear isn't lifted at all and the front is set at approx 1.75". My issue is that with any load there is a front rake resulting in a dumpy rear end. I want to raise the rear but I'm not sure by how much.

I think I have 2 options:

  1. 2" rear lift via coils (but I'm worried this will be too high)
  2. 0.5" - 1" (is 1" even an option?) spacer in the rear

Thanks for your input!
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There are a few options. The most common we are asked about is 2" rear lift springs. We suggest the ICON as they ride the best.

Daystar makes a 1.5" rear spacer that works really well. Cornfed offers a 1". The Daystar is $40 thru us, the Cornfed is $100 and only available direct.
 
Hey, went out of town and haven't had a chance to respond. Thanks so much for the feedback. Will post update on what I decide in a couple weeks.
 
outlaw said:
Hey, went out of town and haven't had a chance to respond. Thanks so much for the feedback. Will post update on what I decide in a couple weeks.
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Im in this route too. Im planning on setting the front at 1.75 and leave the rear stock. But please let me know what you did to your rear to compensate the front.

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2" Springs

Stay away from the Daystar spacer. Thats what i started out with. I didn't really have any issues, they did level out the truck, but with significant load (loaded down for family vacation) your back end will still squat. I have my bilsteins set to the highest 2.5" setting and the toytec superflex coils in the rear. Truck is pretty level and can withstand additional load without squating with the stiffer springs.
 
Skip the spacers and get 1.5" sway away coils or any of the 2" coils out there. Don't cheap out. I had 1.5" daystars with my 5100s and they were crap going over any larger speed bumps, especially in parking lots. They were even worse going on anything other than "offroad" gravel trails. Your rear stock coils are very soft already. I threw a 50lb rice bag in my trunk and the rear end sags a good amount already. Whenever I had two passengers sitting back there my vehicle "looked like I was riding on broken coils" as my co-worker put it. As far as daily driving goes the spacers will work going to the supermarket or mall but anytime you load up the rear or decide to drive off the pavement it's crap.
 
I am in the same boat, I researched the forum and have heard that there is a company that makes custom coils for around $235. But being lazy and not wanting to deal I ordered the sway-a-way. I have my fronts set to 1.75 and will see how much rake I have when the come in....If needed I can st the fronts to 2.5.

Post a pic if you get them on and let us know the settings!
 
outlaw said:
Hey folks, I've tried to glean an answer from various threads but have so far been unsuccessful. So now I wanted to tap into your collective knowledge and opinions.

I currently have 5100s installed. The rear isn't lifted at all and the front is set at approx 1.75". My issue is that with any load there is a front rake resulting in a dumpy rear end. I want to raise the rear but I'm not sure by how much.

I think I have 2 options:

  1. 2" rear lift via coils (but I'm worried this will be too high)
  2. 0.5" - 1" (is 1" even an option?) spacer in the rear

Curious what any of you might have to add. Thanks for your time and input!
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Bilstein 5100 all the way around. Front set on highest and 1" spacers I'm rear. I really like the stance I got with that setup. 275/70 17 duratracs
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Did you get the cornfed 1"? I like the stance, but at 2.5 front and 1" in the rear, how is the driving experience and sudden braking? Im an OC guy so i have to learn as much info as possible before pulling the trigger.
Cheers.

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Thanks for asking about this! As someone about to purchase a new 4Runner, I was wondering about this (I'm already dreaming of a lift kit, tires, etc). I'm definitely making note of this thread for future reference!
 
I'm gonna try leaving the front set at 1.75" with a 1" spacer in the rear. Not feeling 100% confident in this route, honestly, but I'll let you all know how it turns out.

BamaPanic, that set up is pretty nice. I'll consider that set up when I pony up for bigger tires.
 
outlaw said:
Thesoundofpanic9 that sounds like a great option. I'm currently running 265/70/17 Nittos, do you think that would look kind of weird with your recommended setup?
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I may be wrong but there's quite a few people that run this setup for a while till they need new tires or have the money. Look around you'll find some. I'll be doing to same setup in a couple weeks.
 
outlaw said:
Thesoundofpanic9 that sounds like a great option. I'm currently running 265/70/17 Nittos, do you think that would look kind of weird with your recommended setup?
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You be the judge. Mine are factory Bridgestones for now. I am looking to upsize when these wear down a little more, but for the moment, I don't think it looks too bad.
 

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