lewjonesrd25
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I finally ordered some 5100s for my 2004 4runner. I plan on setting them on the 1.75 setting in the front and putting a set of Air Lift 1000 bags in the rear. Hopefully I lose most but not all of the rake by doing this.
Just ordered 5100s
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ARK_SWAMP_RIDER
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That should do the trick, let us know how it comes out!
empty403
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Have you seen the 5160 rear reservoir shock now available. I have had the 5100 and airbag setup for 6months now, but I was disappointed that the 5160 just came out after a few months of installing the 5100s. However, the 5160 rear is each about $100 more expensive plus you need to get reservoir brackets and to keep it clean a shock boot cover ). Please measure the initial height before the installation (remember your gas level as it affects the height on the driver side). I had to set mine on the 0.75" setting and I got about a 1.5" raise. I initially had it on the 1.75" setting but it was more like 2.5"-2.7". Again, this was for me others on this forum got the raise they were suppose to get. Also, I got about a 0.5" raise in the rear just by putting in the rear shocks. Putting the airbags raise is it just a fraction more, too - not much at the minimum air setting.
lewjonesrd25
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I ordered the shocks from Wheelers and they said the rears are on backorder so I will have to wait a couple of weeks. Maybe in the meantime I can locate some fj springs. Anyone have any they want to sell?
lewjonesrd25
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As far as the 1.75 setting are you referring to the front? I have seen where guys were getting about 1" with the .85 setting but have not seen where anyone was getting 2.5" on the 1.75 setting. Maybe I am wrong, but I am sure the v8 vs. v6 will have some effect. From measuring the front and rear I have about 3 inches to level. It is also hard to tell because my shocks have 103000 miles on them and they are worn out. If anyone else has done what I am planning and has other suggestions please chime in.
empty403
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I had 79K miles on my T4R when I installed the 5100s, now it has about 84K. Yes, I am referring to the front. It's strange because I can't find people with the same issue I had. I was thinking the spring rate may be stronger on the V8, but 1 other V8 owner said he had no issue. I too had about 3" (maybe 2.75") to level, but I wanted to keep the rear 1" higher - just so it still looks level when there's passengers in the rear. On the 0.85" setting I get almost 1.75". When I finished installing the front the 2nd time the difference was 1", but installing the rear shocks raised the rear about 0.5" to make a 1.5" difference.
lewjonesrd25
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What do the air bags do for you?
empty403
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I tow mine and friend sport motorcycles to track days. I put about 300-400lbs on the tongue so I add enough air (20-25psi) to get it back to the same ride height. And basically when just loading the vehicle for a long trip so that I vehicle is level and that I don't blind others when driving at night. I rarely use the air bags, but it's there when I need it.
empty403
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You can try eShocks.com or ShockWarehouse.com.
