OME 885s & Bilstein 5100s

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Hey guys,

I'm planning on running this setup up front on my 05 v8 sport, just wanted to get some insight on which setting to set the Bilsteins on to get a 3" lift up front? If anyone could post pictures of your setup and which setting you're running, my Bilsteins have 4 settings

Thanks in advance
 
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Searching or reviewing the stickies should provide you with a wealth of setting info and pictures. 885s and billies are one of the most popular setups. Good luck and add your lift pics and info to the lift and tire thread when you're done!
 
Kubota Yota said:
set your bilstiens to 0. I have the same setup and before the springs were broken in it was almost upwards of 4" of lift
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Thank you for the response, this is why I made the thread because I keep finding mixed answers, some say to run the 3rd notch and some say 2nd to get 3"

Any chance you have a picture of setup set a 0?
 
C C said:
Thank you for the response, this is why I made the thread because I keep finding mixed answers, some say to run the 3rd notch and some say 2nd to get 3"

Any chance you have a picture of setup set a 0?
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Here ya go. A lot of it has to do with how much sag your stock suspension has on it as well. That could be the main source for all the variability. Mine was sagged an inch or so below stock so that's probably why mine gave me 4 inches. Also, the higher you load your bilsteins, the stiffer your ride is going to be.

 
I appreciate this very much,

So do your Bilsteins also come with 4 settings? I'm guessing the 0 setting would be the 1st (most bottom one), since 2nd I hear is .85?
 
0 - .85 - 1.75 - 2.5

They don't get stiffer as you raise the height. That's actually a myth for a few reasons
 
C C said:
Hey guys,

I'm planning on running this setup up front on my 05 v8 sport, just wanted to get some insight on which setting to set the Bilsteins on to get a 3" lift up front? If anyone could post pictures of your setup and which setting you're running, my Bilsteins have 4 settings

Thanks in advance
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I am also considering a lift in the next few months. Weighing options and gathering information. I am interested in the comments/suggestions from this thread.

Like do you get lift from the 5100 adjustable struts and the coils combined? OME 885 advertise 2" of lift with a bumper and winch. then the 5100 advertise the 0-2.5" of lift as well.
 
My rear set up will be the 5100s with the OW springs, which setting will get me closest to level?
 
It is important to remember that everyone on this forum is an "expert", but only on their own rig.
Each rig is different, especially when it comes to
lift upgrade situations... so I would say your best bet for an experienced opinion is to shop around to one of our sponsored vendors and contact them directly with an educational email (read the tire and lift thread to educate yourself).

In the email describe your truck as it is currently (v6/v8, tires, stock suspension, intended purpose/use after the lift and what side tires you want to install after the lift)....from this you'll probably get the best advice, certainly the most experienced. At best most most people on here have only installed a dozen lifts over the years, but the shops actually install hundreds, maybe thousands of lifts, in various combinations so they can probably give you the best advice.

I took the above route recently with Wheeler's Offroad when ordering the lift for my 2005 sport V6 and Dan gave me some great advice and I ended up trusting his experience and taking his recommendations to get what I wanted. While I haven't installed said lift yet (too cold and no garage), I am confident it will be what I want when I toss it on the rig in the spring.
 
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Thanks for your responses,

However, I disagree, sure everyone is a expert in their own truck, were all speaking about 4th gen 4runners this is not the first or last time this setup has been run... I've seen multiple pictures of this setup however none of them state which setting they set their bilsteins on. It's not rocket science its throwing a new suspension on a 4th gen v8 sport body again nothing no one hasn't done before... again I ask a question and get no help... trial and error it is.

Again thanks for the input from those who replied.
 
C C said:
I'm looking at running 285/70/17 duratracs seems it might be a little tight at that setting?

Might have to set it at .85
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Shortly after that pic, I added a 1/2" body lift and 1/2" net lift spacers. I was right at 4" lift with this setup. I ran 285/70/17 Duratracs, and I had to add wheel spacers to clear the upper control arms. I had to remove the front mud flaps and do a good bit of trimming, still rubbed occasionally. Only issue is that at over 3" lift, you may have trouble getting the alignment into spec unless you add aftermarket UCAS. I'd suggest sticking with the lowest setting and adding a 1"-1.5" body lift for extra clearance and to avoid alignment issues.
 
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Kinda trying to stay away from a body lift or spacers..

I've already purchased the 885's figured since I didn't plan on getting an offroad bumper yet I'll go with these
 
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