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Billy 5100 shocks + what coils to get 3" in front?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by PLYDRTY, Mar 7, 2012.

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  1. Mar 7, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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    I have a 2006 DC w/ a 3" spacer lift on it at the moment. I am considering the 5100 series adjustable shocks up front. I know thay will adjust to 2.5" with the stock springs. My question is what coils do I need to get it up to a full 3". I want to get 33's under it & 'wheel it.
     
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  2. Mar 7, 2012 at 7:32 PM
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    I am undergoing the same dilemma. I believe you have a choice between the Eibach coils from Toytech or the OME coils.
    I do not like the idea of using my stock coils on the 2.5 setting.
     
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  3. Mar 7, 2012 at 7:34 PM
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    You have two options with the 5100s to achieve 3" of lift
    1. stock coils @2.5 with 0.5" top plate spacer
    2. Eibachs coils at 0.85" with 0.5" top plate spacer.

    Keep in mind you will likely need new ucas to get your alignment in spec at 3" of lift.
     
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  4. Mar 7, 2012 at 7:59 PM
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    Which coils? The 1.6"? The UCA's will be next. How well does this set-up work off road?
     
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  5. Mar 7, 2012 at 8:01 PM
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    1.6" yes. If you are into hardcore offroading I'd recommend icon, fox, or king coilovers.
     
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  6. Mar 7, 2012 at 8:25 PM
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    Not hardcore. Trails, a little mud.
     
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  7. Mar 7, 2012 at 8:29 PM
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    Get the 5100 with the toytec/eibach coils.
    Set the billies at .85 and you should have a great ride and 2.5" of lift. That should level your truck, then cab mount chop and some minor plastic removal from the wheel well and you're good to go.
     
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  8. Mar 7, 2012 at 8:51 PM
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    I've done some plastic trimming. Cab chop will be done as well.
     
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  9. Apr 6, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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    Ok... looking at a set of 5100's and OME 885 coils. Set them at .85? Will this give 2.5 or 3" up front?
     
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  10. Apr 6, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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    885's and 5100's @ 0 plus a 1/4" top plate spacer will get you 3" on a DC
     
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  11. Apr 6, 2012 at 10:27 PM
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    What happened to your post count..... lulz
     
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    Who makes a 1/4" top plate spacer? I know Toytec has a 1/2" (I think). That's why I was asking if I could use the 885's and set the 5100's at .85 to avoid a spacer.
     
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  13. Apr 7, 2012 at 9:15 AM
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    Toytec makes a 1/4" top plate spacer which provides approx 1/2" of lift
     
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  14. Apr 7, 2012 at 9:19 AM
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    Setting the 5100s at .85 abd using the 885s will give about 4 " lift.
     
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  15. Apr 7, 2012 at 9:23 AM
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    For a little bit more money why don't you go OME. They key not be adjustable but they will get you a full 3 inches of lift over stock.
     
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  16. Apr 7, 2012 at 9:26 AM
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    ^^Why doesn't anyone run this? What would be so bad with setting the billys at .85 w/ 885 coils? Everyone seems to reccomend against this, but i just don't recall seeing a reason for not doing it.
     
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  17. Apr 7, 2012 at 9:36 AM
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    Because your suspension only has 4 inches of town travel as it is. Lifting 4 inches will net you 0 down travel.
     
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    885's will only net 2 1/2" on a 2nd gen DC
     
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    Many have gotten 3" from the 885's with no spacer.
     
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    OK here is a noob question. I know this thread kinda proves wrong but.... :crapstorm:

    I thought billies only went up to 2.5. Would putting them up to 3 over extend them?
     
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