Bilstein 5100 Settings for dummies

Fuck yeah looks great

 

Thanks man. I’ll most likely go up to 275s next go around on tires

 

Looks great!!!

 

5100 circlip location #2 front. Stock (Hitachi/TRD Sport)

before over after

 

Hows the rear ride now with that AAL?

 

A little stiffer, nothing crazy or annoying though. I haven't towed my boat or had a heavy load yet to "break it in"

 

Just picked up a 21' Off Road Double Cab and was looking to do the same as you, 4th setting and 1.5 AAL in order to fit 275/70/17's. Did you do a diff drop or swap out of UCA's as well or just the setting change and AAL? I'm coming from an Audi RS7 so this is all so new to me haha. I've spent the last week since getting the truck trying to figure out the best options for a subtle 1.5-2" lift to fit some bigger tires without breaking the bank.

 

No diff drop or UCAs. If I decide to go 285s down the road UCA will probably be necessary

 

Ok went with 5th setting with wheeler 1.5 AAL and a diff drop kit. Now time to fix my leaky third brake light lol

 

Looking great

 

Appreciate the information! Truck looks great!

 

Is this basically putting you at factory rake?

Looks great. I'm biased towards the color myself.

Priorities, right? Lol

Also, what size tire is this?

 

What are your hub to fender measurements at the back?

 

I’ll get you a measurement when I get home

 

This thread is amazing. I thought I had to get new coils too, and now I learned I don't. I was looking at a 5100 kit with OME coils.
What all would I need to get my truck like @ExcitedRaccoon74 in post#135?
His post said struts on 4th clip and a 1" block.
Would I need a 1/4"spacer to stop taco lean or is that not required with the factory coils?

I also see headstrong is sold out of the struts now. That's actually fine. I would put a wish list together. Then get it all when I'm ready and have someone install it. Then get an alignment and some 265/75R16.

 

Sounds like a perfect plan yes 1/4” driver spacer for lean

 

I was pretty confident it would be a good plan and you would respond in approval.
I can get all that from headstrong when they show it all in stock, right?

 

Yes

 

Now you have to be patient damn it. How long till shipped?

 

Oh it's going to be a while. I'm not ordering today. The struts or the shocks show as sold out. Have to wait.
Definitely cool to have found a more affordable option.

I'm still waiting on a package from Meso customs I hope comes tomorrow so I can fix my total taillight stage 1 mod.