Yet another Bilstein setup

[luckyluke]

Searching through lift threads on this forum is so much addictive. Hence I've decided that's a high time to lift my stock truck too.
I've chosen to stay with stock springs and install the Bilsteins 5100 shocks all around plus a Daystar spacer in the rear.
It's mainly to get that famous ride comfort bonus and gain more ground clearance.

Parts are already ordered and expecting them in mid December (hopefully I will put them on during the Christmas brake).
Bilstein 5100 front # 24-239370 x2
Bilstein 5100 rear # 33-187174 x2
Daystar KT09127BK Comfort Ride Budget Boost spacers rear 1.5'' # KT09127BK

From what I saw on the forum these Daystar spacers are for FJ Cruisers but some installed it with success on the top of the bumpstops.
I couldn't find anyone with lighter V6 setting Bilsteins front at 1.75'', Bilsteins rear, 1.5'' spacers rear and all springs stock.
I would like to keep some of the factory rake. Will this setup provide that?
Should I be worried about getting a proper front wheel alignment without new UCAs?
Any other issues with that lift should I be prepared for?
I'd like to do the job myself and every good advice will be welcomed such as how long the spring compressor has to be to compress the front and rear springs.

I'll make an update on this when done.

 

[luckyluke]

Finally had time to do this.
Bilsteins 5100 shocks all around. Front set to 1.75. Daystar spacers 1.5 in the rear. New Cooper Discoverers A/T3 265/75R16.

 

[Chas of MRT]

Looks great man, congrats! How is the ride? I just put a set on my silver 03, looks almost identical.

Few sets of 5100s left at 348 delivered, this is where I got mine - http://www.toyota-4runner.org/total...07-bilstein-5100-stock-348-set-delivered.html

 

[EdmundGTP]

That much forward rake would drive me nuts.

And that concludes my useless commentary for this thread. :bigok:

 

[luckyluke]

It rides sooo good... More stable when turning. Higher means better. Now it looks like a decent rig.
I started to consider 2.5 setting but first off I want to drive more with 1.75, second its enough for now spending evenings under the vehicle, third I expect to have issues with UCAs/alignment as I had so far. I also experienced a bit fender rubbing on the passenger side.

Edmund... all your input is always welcomed

 

[SI2IS2T4R]

UCA at 2.5?

Who can answer this question?: At the 2.5 setting, would replacement UCA's be absolutely necessary?

 

[luckyluke]

Who can answer this question?: At the 2.5 setting, would replacement UCA's be absolutely necessary?

I suppose it will be an issue because clearance between UCAs and springs is very limited when the viehicle is jacked up and wheels down.
I know, the sticker thread says no UCAs necessary until >=3" lift. But it also says no trimming when ~2" front lift with 265/75/16 tires. It wasn't true for me.

 

[KooKn]

Hijacking an old/dead thread here

2003 4runner Limited 4wd w/ 4.7L

Looking at deleting the old factory air shock system for a set of Bilstein 5100's (probably). I might lift later on in life but for now I just want something better than this old floaty crud that I'm currently running. I'm reading that the Bilstein 5100's are valved for FJ springs, is this true? If so and I wanted to stay with stock springs and ride height for right now, what would be the best thing to go with and where would you recommend getting them?

Thank you!