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Bilstein 5100...which springs?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Bmw2Taco, Sep 24, 2022.

  1. Sep 24, 2022 at 5:47 AM
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    Bmw2Taco

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    Looking for better ride and similar lift or a bit more. I picked up an off-road take off suspension for $100 (less than 2k mi.) But haven't installed. Rather than installing spacers on off road suspension, should I go with 5100s? If so which springs? Would it be 5100s in rear too? I'm looking for an assembled front suspension so I don't need to deal with compressing springs. Quick swap out.
     
  2. Sep 24, 2022 at 11:50 AM
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    Toco62

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    I had 5100s front and rear, use the stock front springs that's what they are designed for , rears get a icon add a leaf , stay away
    from lift blocks they will give you a harsh ride. If you use your stock front coils you will retain the warranty.
    If buying tires stay away from E rated tires go with C fora softer ride.
     
  3. Sep 24, 2022 at 12:56 PM
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    Since I have both springs, Sport and OR, which would you recommend with the 5100s? Ideally I'd sell the OR to recoup what I paid for them. Also, would I get a lift with the 5100s? I at least want the equivalent of the 2/1 that I have now.
     
  4. Sep 24, 2022 at 2:53 PM
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    Sports and or springs are the same. The shocks are different.
     
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    2" is a big lift for the rear, the 5100's can't really match that lift without maxing them, and then they ride like a tractor. Most 2" blocks are paired with 3" level spacer kits.

    I'd stick to 1" block and mid clip for the 5100's.
     
  6. Sep 25, 2022 at 7:48 AM
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    5125 for the rear if you want 2"

    Icon add a leaf with the overload in will get you close to 2" in the rear.

    Stock front coil or eibachs coil gets my vote for the front.
     
  7. Sep 25, 2022 at 12:11 PM
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    5100's with stock springs if you are not running an aftermarket front bumper and winch (or planning to). Stiffer springs for the added weight will ride rough if you don't actually have the added weight on the front. Definitely run an add a leaf in the rear over a block, the Icon multi leaf progressive add a leaf set rides like stock but gives you the lift.
     

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