Bilstein 5100 setting w/rear spacer

[Conklinator]

I'm sure this has been done and posted about, but after about a half hour of searching, I can't find advice on my same configuration, so here's my question:

I was looking for minimal lift (1.5" tops), so I bought a 1.5" polyurethane coil spacer with 5100's for the rear, and adjustable 5100's for the front. I found tons of threads on what setting to use with the Tundra 5100's, but that's not what I bought. They are the Bilstein 5100's for the 3rd gen, part no. 24-248730. There are 4 settings for the snap ring. Can anybody post pics of a 3rd gen running all stock coils, with a 1.5" spacer in the rear, and 5100's up front? I've got the rear done, but would like to get the front right on the first shot. Thanks.

 

[Tyler James Inc]

Do you have pics of your rig sitting on the ground with the rear done? It's really personal preference- as far as how you want it to sit.
It also makes a difference what year your rig is.
I like a little rake, so when I have a load, it's not sagging. When I was getting my '97 ready to sell, I put stock 2001 coils on the front, and '14 SR5 4Runner coils in the rear. That gave me around 2" lift in the rear, which gave me about 1.5" rake. I think it's perfect for a "stock height" rig.

You'll get about +.83" of lift for each notch on the 4-perch 4Runner 5100's.

 

[Conklinator]

Back is done and new wheels/tires are on, which makes it kind of hard to judge the rake. Also, don't mind the screws, trash, and spilled cereal all over the driveway. My 3-year-old was "helping" me.

 

[Conklinator]

Also, apparently I don't know how to post a picture... let me try this again...

 

[Conklinator]

Third times a charm?

 

[Tyler James Inc]

Woah. Even Anthracite! [emoji1360]
I would probably go with the second setting from the bottom, myself. I'm imagining that making it sit about level, with just a hair(~1/2"?) rake.
I would guess anything over the second setting would make the front sit higher than the rear.
Nice looking rig [emoji1360]

 

[Conklinator]

Woah. Even Anthracite! [emoji1360]
I would probably go with the second setting from the bottom, myself. I'm imagining that making it sit about level, with just a hair(~1/2"?) rake.
I would guess anything over the second setting would make the front sit higher than the rear.
Nice looking rig [emoji1360]

Thanks! That 0.83" number is what I was looking for. I think I might actually go up 2 notches from stock. I frequently run a surf fishing rig on the front with 2 Pelican coolers(70qt for beer, and 50qt for bait). It would be nice to sit about level with both coolers fully loaded.

Or maybe I'll just go +1 notch so it sits with a little rake for every day use... ahhh decisions decisions. Is it possible to compress the coil and move the snap ring after it's installed, without completely removing the strut?

 

[Tyler James Inc]

Or maybe I'll just go +1 notch so it sits with a little rake for every day use... ahhh decisions decisions. Is it possible to compress the coil and move the snap ring after it's installed, without completely removing the strut?

Glad I could help(kinda)! [emoji1360]
Yeah, I guess with that front end weight, the +2 might be the sweet spot. Just guessing from the pics- +2 would probably be about dead level, and be a good height for your hauling needs.
It might help quite a bit to measure the distance from the bottom of fender trim to center of hub on the front and rear. That way, it takes the tire size out of the equation. Better yet, put the new tires on the front and see where you wanna go from there.
I was wondering the same- about changing perch height without pulling strut apart- but I don't think it's a good idea. You would have to compress the coils so far, I don't think it would be safe. Even if it's possible.
I have it down to about a 45 minute job- start to finish. You don't even have to take the front tires off to pull the struts out. I use a pry bar between the UCA and coil to take pressure off the lower bolt to remove and install. Hope that helps!

 

[Conklinator]

So I measured the hub to fender distance, and the back was almost 2" higher than the front. So it seems that +2 notches would be perfect, right? Nope! Not sure what happened, but I got it all buttoned up, and the front is sitting about 3/8" higher than the rear. Now I'm trying to decide whether I want to take it back apart and move it down a notch, or if I can live with it...

 

[apb2148]

I won't have guessed that by the pic, looks good!

 

[cstmg8]

I think it looks great, but I also like a small amount of rake.

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