Billstein 5100's settle? & Level question

Hey guys. I have a question. I just raised my truck in the front at an attempt at leveling it with Bilstein 5100's. I literally just installed them about teo hours ago. I set them to the second bottom ring at 1.75 because i figured that wpuld make it perfectly level

Seems like the front is now roughly 0.5-0.75 inches taller in the front. Give or take. Probably closer to 0.5. I kind of want it perfectly level

I was curious if the bilsteins will eventually settle out a little? Being that they are only an hour old. Lol

I contemplated putting a block lift on the rear but then the back will be higher, as i only see 1 invh block lofts. Any suggestions?

 

Btw here is a pic of the truck hehe. I didnt want to lift it TOO much more in the back because the tire might get lost in the wheelwell. I didnt think 285's would fit

 

They will settle a little bit not a lot, mine did like 1/4 an inch since I put them on a year ago

 

And it's the spring that is settling

 

I think you have tem set at .85.
Bottom is 0
.85
1.75
2.5
Unless I misunderstood you.

 

I actually just typed it wrong. I meant the second notch above stock (0). So 1.75

 

Hrm. I know the spring will settle over time. But its a 12' so it's probably settled. Bit inwasnt sure if the strut would budge at all hehe

I just dont want to raise the rear a little and then have rake again haha

 

Oh well if you used the factory coils the yea those are done settling

 

I wish there was a 1/2 inch block available lol. Or adjustable shackles. Unless there is and i just cant find them. Lol

 

There is but I don't know that this will give exactly 1/2 in of lift.

 

hrm.. good info.. I will have to inquire into it.. hehe

 

Please let us know if you end up getting the 1/2" leaf shim. I have been eyeing that as well but am going to wait a while and see how much my new rear leaves settle.

 

I will bud.. I am considering just machining a set of them at work.. they seem pretty easy

 

I put mine at 1.75.looked level sometimes,a tiny bit nose high other times.if the rear springs sack any at all,yea its gonna be nose high.when I get the new springs hopefully mine will level out.

 

I agree.. depends what angle im looking at it.. doesn't help that I am an anal nutjob sometimes lol

 

Just drop the Bilstein's down to .85 instead of 1.75. You may have a tad bit of rake, but it will look better than being nose high. Plus, the ride quality suffers as you increase the pre-load on the shocks.

 

Once the coil over is taken apart the spring will extend some and once put back together the spring will settle after some miles. 1.75" will level and .85" will hive some rake.

 

I hope this to be true. However i honestly think the rear might benefit from some 1/2 inch shims to bring it up a tad.

 

Have to remember, you have a 4cyl/reg cab so you will get more lift due to lighter weight. I think .85" will be close to level or add rear spacer to what yih have now.

 

good point man, I never thought about that..!