Bilstein 5100s from 1.75 to 2.5 setting?

[Matrixman955]

Hi all,

I've searched a bunch and it seems that there is a range of opinions on if the 2.5 setting on the Bilstein 5100s. My current set up is a V8 on 5100s @ 1.75 setting w/ Moog Springs all around and a 1.5 daystar spacer on the driver side rear to correct for lean. I'm debating making the move as I currently have ~1.5 inches of rake front to back when measuring fender heights. If I measure from the frame to the ground, its only around half an inch of rake which is confusing...

Heights below: top of tire to bottom of fender / fender to ground
-- 6.25 Driver Rear / 37
-- 6.75 Passenger Rear / 37.5
-- 5 Driver Front / 35.5
-- 5 Driver Front / 35.5

Think moving to the 2.5 setting would level me out or would I more than likely have nose high? Also, since I am just using one of the daystar spacers, maybe I could add the other to compensate (but then get the driver side lean back)?

 

[morphious]

There is about a 1" difference between front and rear fender heights.

 

[shamisc]

I also would like to know. Have spent a couple of hours searching for possible issues with using the 2.5 settings and Daystar rear 1.5" spacers with absolutely NO LUCK!
HELP FELLAS! Lol

 

[schwein]

I am in the same boat, from what I have read I assume the following:


It seems some folks run their 5100 front shocks at 1.75" setting with 5th gen or MOOG springs & the rear 5100s and Moog or any other stock height (+/- 1/2" lift) spring combo and they sit about level, rake depending on the lift of the spring over stock.

Other folks claim setting their 5100 front shocks at 2.5" with 5th gen or Moog springs & the rear 5100's with Moog springs or any other sock height (+/- 1/2") springs & a 1.5" daystar spacer gives roughly a level tiny bit of rake ride.

with both of these combos (all from what I have read no personal experience) it sounds like with 1.75" in the front and the spacer in the rear you're going to have rake... but again, this is just what i have read, I have no actual experience on my own 4Runner.

 

[slimjj]

I also would like to know. Have spent a couple of hours searching for possible issues with using the 2.5 settings and Daystar rear 1.5" spacers with absolutely NO LUCK!

HELP FELLAS! Lol

What kind of front coils are you using?

I have FJ 4x4 OEM coils/springs front and rear and I am level with billies at 1.75 (slight sag in the rear). At 2.5 on the billies and Moog FJ springs you would probably be a bit nose high with Moog FJ springs and Daystar 1.5” in the rear. The Moog FJ coils are slightly taller (14.47” compared to 14” passenger and 14.25” driver) and stiffer (660 lb/in compared to 616 passenger and 633 driver) which would give them more lift than OEM FJ coils.

This is all aside from the fact that the ride quality at 2.5 with Moog FJ coils would be very stiff and a bit harsh.

I would put both Daystar spacers in the back. Seems like only one would create too much lean and imbalance.


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