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Bilstein 5100s @ 2.5" and 1.5 AAL - Pics Please?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by ratrod, Oct 24, 2011.

  1. Oct 24, 2011 at 1:13 AM
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    Just got my 1.5" aal put on after gettting tired of looking at the -0.5" bro lean I had when I leveled @ 1.75. Looks much better now I think and now 1" high in back. I'm gunna go to the 2.5" setting and I think all said and done I should be at 0.25" higher in back. Anyone have pics of there truck with Bilstein 5100s @ 2.5" and 1.5" or 2" AAL?

    Before aal
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    After aal
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  2. Oct 24, 2011 at 11:07 AM
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    anybody? Bueler?
     
  3. Oct 24, 2011 at 3:06 PM
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    Don't have any pics for you, but I think yours looks good as it is now. It may be slightly higher in the back, but it's a truck - it's supposed to be. I think raising the front to 2.5 would make it look nose high again.
     
  4. Oct 24, 2011 at 3:13 PM
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    I have 5100's (.85) with eibach springs and a 2" AAL in the rear.
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  5. Oct 24, 2011 at 3:14 PM
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    I can get some measurements if you need. LMK
     
  6. Oct 24, 2011 at 7:57 PM
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    Bilstein 5100s @ 1.75 with 1.5 AAL, Satoshi Grill Mod with 2 Hella 500s behind the grill, LED dome and map lights, custom made (by me) 10" subwoofer box behind the dbl cab seat, DVD/iPod/Bluetooth/GPS/TV/USB/Stereo, Yakima rack, Shell, tinted front windows to match the factory backs. Backup cam in the tailgate handle mod.
    Well i'm hoping doing the math I will end up 1/2" higher in back but if not I have a 2" leaf sitting in my garage!

     
  7. Oct 24, 2011 at 8:05 PM
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    Measurements would be great! Although you're running a different setup, i wonder how much lift your getting with eibach springs. 3"?

     
  8. Oct 24, 2011 at 8:16 PM
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    Front is
    Hub to fender 22.5"
    Ground to fender 36.5"

    Rear is
    Hub to fender 24.5'
    Ground to fender 37'

    I don't know what stock was.
     
  9. Oct 24, 2011 at 8:19 PM
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    Fog light rewire- debadge- front window tint- 5100's @ 1.75- Toytec 1.5 AAL- Avid sliders- 4x4 lighted switch- Sockmonkey decals- Truxedo low pro QT cover- Weather Techs- Back up light Mod. Diff. breather mod. OEM roof rack-Yakima bars. HomerTaco grill. Hella Black Magic Lts. WT vent visors.
    It's a vicious circle.
     
  10. Oct 24, 2011 at 8:25 PM
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    Here's mine, I've got 5100's set at .85 with eibachs so somewhere around the 2.5" mark and then the wheeler's 1.5" AAL in the back. Looks great to me...had way too much bro lean before the AAL tho..it was really bad!

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  11. Oct 24, 2011 at 8:36 PM
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    Eibach coils. 5100's all around. AAL. WickedFlow
    Same as those guys, .85 5100 and eibach. 2 inch AAL tho...

    [​IMG]
     
  12. Oct 24, 2011 at 8:40 PM
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    Interesting. I'm sitting up front ground to fender 36" and rear ground to fender 37"+ midline. Thanks!
     
  13. Oct 24, 2011 at 8:41 PM
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    Yup!
     
  14. Oct 25, 2011 at 1:07 PM
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    hey guys quick question. Mine came with the 4th leaf stock (tsb) so what would that be in considering the 1.5 AAL? If I got 1.75 in the front should I be fine?
    oh and sorry for :threadjacked: you lol
     
  15. Oct 26, 2011 at 3:09 AM
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    I think you should be fine if you have the tsb. You can try to measure the front and back height from ground to bottom of fender midline and see how much higher your back is to your front then tack on 1.75" more to the front to see if you will be level. I had 5100s @ 1.75 and no tsb or aal and was only 0.5" less in rear. Put the 1.5" aal on now i'm 1" higher in rear. I figure if the math works with 5100s @ 2.5" I should be + 1/4" in rear. I may change out to 2" aal then though to carry more weight.
     
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    I have 5100's at 2.5'' and 1.5'' AAL for leaf tsb. heres a pic.
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    What size tires are those?
     
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    285 75 16
     

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