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2019 Off-Road Suspension

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by SlapChop7, Dec 29, 2018.

  1. Dec 29, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    SlapChop7

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    The 2019 Off-Roads come with Bilsteins from the factory but which models of bilsteins are they? Can you still replace the factory springs with OME Springs on them?
     
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  2. Jan 2, 2019 at 6:53 AM
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    The Offroad OEM Bilsteins are 4600; if you want to raise your truck with taller OME springs you'll need to change to Billstein 5100s.
     
  3. Jan 3, 2019 at 10:19 AM
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    Cool. So If I did 5100s at the third setting with 887s I should sit pretty level without even having to touch the rear, right? I’m just looking to bring the front end up an inch or so.
     
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    You’ll sit level with 5100s and 887s on the very bottom setting. It may be nose high for a little while, but it’ll settle.
     
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    You may even be alright with 885s. My buddy did that and it sits very close to level. I did 887s with an aal in the back and I just a small rake.
     
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    Awesome. Thanks
     
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    Oh ok. So 885s are probably best then. Not looking to touch the back at all.
     
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    No, if you want level and leave the rear alone you want 5100s at the zero setting and 885 springs.

    I have 887 and 5100s at zero with a a 3 leaf AAL and overload leaf left in at the rear and I'm almost level.
    20190101_120852.jpg

    Same set up in the rear with 885 springs up front, factory rake.
    4 days after lift (1).jpg
     
  9. Jan 3, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    You like the way it rides?
     
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    I also added SPC UCAs with the new springs, love the way it rides.
     
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    So I'm doing a little research and saw where some people have put 5100s all the way around with stock springs on 2.0 setting and got 2 inches of lift. Would it be fine doing this or would you still recommend 885's at 0 setting?
     
  12. Jan 3, 2019 at 11:35 AM
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    Let the springs do the lifting instead of compressing them by raising the perch, the ride is much better.

    New springs are less than $170.
     
  13. Jan 3, 2019 at 11:37 AM
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    Just what I was looking for. Appreciate the assist! :cheers:
     
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    Where exactly are you at in eastern NC, I have a set of 885s to get rid of. Only a year on them.
     
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    An hour N of Wilmington. Richlands area.
     
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    I live in Chesapeake VA, not far. If you're interested in them I'd let them go pretty cheap but I have to see what shipping would be or figure a halfway point to meet up for a swap.

    Thinking $75 for the pair plus shipping or flat $75 for swap.
     
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    sending you a PM.
     
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    FTR the OEM OR shocks are not 4600s. They are a Toyota spec'd shock that is built by Bilstein to look like a 4600. They have a smaller, 36 mm piston.
     
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    Good to know! Thanks.
     
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    Why did you switch from 885 to 887?
     

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