Bilstein Suggestions

[SINBIN]

Just bought the 03 Sport and I am changing out the XReas with Bilstiens this weekend. Want to leave stock rear height so what height should I see the front at to level out? I know I could have bought coil over but XReas was crapped out and need to change with limited funds..

I don't want to set at .85 and then find out 1.75 was better so any help much appreciated.

Cheers,
C

 

[jtanner]

Do a forum search & you will find tons of threads that cover this very topic. I changed mine out & used the .85 setting with stock springs. To me, it is perfectly level. Here are a few other threads to take a look at that cover this:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/97985-bilstein-5100s-85-stock-springs.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/88371-bilstein-5100-0-85-1-75-pics.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/101268-bilstein-5100s-oem-springs-2.html

 

[cmoua]

The rear is not adjustable. Only the front is adjustable so you should be ok in the rear.

 

[SINBIN]

Yeah I did search and I must have done it wrong... I will stick to the .85. I know the rear aren't adjustable. I didn't buy the springs to bring it up in the rear.

Thanks for the help and off to lube the driveline and change out the XReas.

 

[MtnT4R]

Let us know how long it takes? I've had my shocks sitting in the box for over a month now....maybe next week....

 

[SINBIN]

Let us know how long it takes? I've had my shocks sitting in the box for over a month now....maybe next week....

Took me about 6hrs but I don't have air tools. It looks great and rides a bit stiff but I like it better than the XReas. Driveline lube got rid of clunk too. That was more difficult than the shocks until I realized my grease gun end was broken. Lol.

 

[MtnT4R]

Damn 6 hours is a bit over my estimate. Hopefully an impact wrench and my mech buddy can cut some time off. Thanks for the update! The xreas is too soft in my opinion, but Im coming from the world of 3/4ton trucks. Cant wait