Just put Eibach coils and Bilstein 5100s up front on my 1999....only got 1.25” of lif

[blairracd]

Just put Eibach coils and Bilstein 5100s up front on my 1999....only got 1.25” of lift?

Do these take a little bit of driving to get them settled? I was expecting at least 2”.

I’m getting 285/75s tomorrow and now I feel like I’m going to have an issue fitting them with only having got 1.25”.

In the back I did OME 890 and Bilstein 5100 and got the full 3” on each side.

What gives?

 

[rkntoy]

Just put Eibach coils and Bilstein 5100s up front on my 1999....only got 1.25” of lift?

Do these take a little bit of driving to get them settled? I was expecting at least 2”.

I’m getting 285/75s tomorrow and now I feel like I’m going to have an issue fitting them with only having got 1.25”.

In the back I did OME 890 and Bilstein 5100 and got the full 3” on each side.

What gives?

What clip did you put them on?

 

[blairracd]

Bottom clip, because coils are advertised as 2.5”

 

[Kanoe]

Things will likely settle (drop) a bit. The fronts are not going to get any taller. At least you can go up a notch if you want to.

 

[Bad Luck]

Bottom clip, because coils are advertised as 2.5”

1999 stock front coil springs are 1" taller than other model years so that's fairly accurate. 2.5" advertised minus 1" for being a 99. Move it up a clip or two. When springs settle they only get shorter not longer. Also, a lift only helps clear larger tires at ride height. If you articulate your front suspension (flex) the suspension still follows the same arc as before you lifted the front.

 

[phattyduck]

Measure from the center of the hub to the fender lip. "Stock" height is 20" - calculate your lift from that point. '99 4WD's start out around 21" from the factory (already 'lifted' 1").

-Charlie