Bilstein 5100's - which store?

better pic's for ya

 

that looks like the 2.5 setting...is the ride stiff...?

 

it's actually the 1.75 -
it's now is as stiff on the front as the rear with the TSB -
I only notice a big differance when I'm going over speed bumps -
other than that - it's a much improved ride

 

Did you already have a lift or rear spring TSB done? Or does it now sit level with the 1.75 front and the rear stock suspension? I ask cause I was under the impression that 1.75 front adjustment was recommended with the rear spring TSB. Anyone to comment?

 

Somehow I missed your later post...I see you had the TSB done-looks good.

 

Does everyone replace the bushings when changing over to a 5100? If so where did you buy yours?

 

Just put my 5100's on yesterday!! Thanks to most of your suggestions out there. Bought them from DSMS on Ebay. $279 plus tax around $300 to my door. Got them two days later. Truck looks sweet. Set to 1.75 with a snug top shell and TSB. Might be a little nose high, not sure if it's related to the shell weight. I might need a little 1/2" block in the rear. Having a hell of a time with wheels. American racing has discontinued a some of there teflon wheels, ex: Mojave 16", and backordered up to eight weeks for the 17". Any suggestions out there...

 

I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow. Kind of like showing off your artwork while your painting it though...

 

I am pretty sure they fit, just make certain the billy's are at the stock setting when used in conjunction with the lift. Please correct if I am wrong because I am planning billy 5100 all around

 

I took measurements of my stock height and compared to the 5100 adjustable after intall. I got a net 2.5 inches on the front at the 1.75 setting. You might consider that before you add a spacer with the billys.

measurement ground to bottom of fender through the center of the wheel.

front before: 34.25 in
front after: 36.75 in

rear w/ TSB and 5100's: 37 in.

All measurements with stock wheels and tires. 2007 quad cab 4x4
(not a TRD)

 

Above you mentioned it looks a little nose high. Is that still the case?

 

yeah, barely noticable but it even measures a little nose high. I might pull the shell at some point to see what kind of difference that makes.

 

At which point does it measure higher in the nose-are your numbers above transposed? I'm curious cause the dealer I'm using will be doing the TSB on mine and is going to install my 5100s for me in place of the TSB supplied Blisteins and I want to make sure I give them the right setting. They are giving me the TSB shocks as keepers for future replacement.

 

Just ran out to the garage to double check. That measurement on the rear was a typo, supposed to have read 36.25". Sorry for that. Just remeasured....the front settled 3/4" to sit at 36" exactly. That makes 1.75" of lift from the 1.75 setting exactly. Sorry if I lost some credibility on that one... trying to post pics, never done it. I've read on several posts here that the front end will settle a little.

Front: 36"
Rear: 36.25"
Looks damn good. Ordered some american racing Mojave's today and going to pair them with toyo open country M/T 265/75/16

 

pics???

 

more pics sorry for the sideways shot here it is without beer goggles

 

Man that looks really good. Looks like a mini-lift. I'm really looking foraward to having mine done.

By any chance, do you know what your rear height was before the TSB?

 

I never took a measurement before the TSB so I don't have any reference there. However, the TSB with the 1.75 setting works out to be pretty level.