5100 level question

2010 DCSB 4x4 I have the Billie 5100's all the way around. Currently sitting on the third clip setting. If I went to the last clip what would I need to lift the rear to make it level or with a slight rake?

 

New leaf pack
Blocks (not the best option)
AAL

 

You might want to consider that preloading springs to gain lift isn't the best plan. And the more you lift (preload), the worse it gets. Loss of spring travel, potential binding issues, etc.

A better choice is to select a spring of the rate/length for what you are trying to accomplish and match that up with a damper designed to properly control that spring choice.

 

https://youtu.be/ZOCtx6mM-u8

The 5100's do not pre-load the coil. The travel is designed to function correctly at each setting.

 

Of course it does. As you raise the perch, what do you think is happening to the spring? It's getting shorter (preloaded).

Here is some no advertisement base reading. Be sure to get down into the page a bit....... http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/bilstein-5100-leveling-kit/

Don't get me wrong. I think it's a good product, but within limits. Either the stock or maybe the 1st perch level. After than, the compromise begins.

 

I stand corrected

 

There are actually some variables to this. If you have the four-leaf (aka "TSB") leaf pack, the rear is about 1" higher. If you plan to add a skid plate, winch, and/or off-road bumper, the front will be weighed down. Lift the front first, get the fender height measurements, then decide if you want to lift the rear.

It's a slippery slope (with regards to $$$ spent ). The Bilstein 5100s are designed to function with stock spring rates. Starting putting Eibach or OME lift springs in the 600 lb/in range and the shock becomes marginal, so now you'll want OME Nitrocharger shocks...

 

Agreed. It's why I said 'match the damper to the spring'.

The difference to me is all about function. If you are lifting for off road function, compensate for armor, etc., spend the $ to do it right.

If you are leveling or lifting for a perceived cool factor, meh.......