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Could I put on Billies set at 2.5" with my 884 coils?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by DestinTaco, May 11, 2011.

  1. May 11, 2011 at 8:16 AM
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    DestinTaco

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    or would that make my front end super high? What would I have to do to just have 2.5" of lift in the front if I got Billies? Would I just simply take off the 884's? Thanks.
     
  2. May 11, 2011 at 8:20 AM
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    Don't stack lifts! Anything that gets you over 3" of lift (without a drop bracket or SAS) will destroy your ball joints and/or make the ride unbearably rough and/or top out and damage your shocks.
     
  3. May 11, 2011 at 8:25 AM
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    I'm with ya...so if I got Billies and set them at 2.5" what would I do for coils?
     
  4. May 11, 2011 at 8:26 AM
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    Set the billes @ 0 with the 884's & get 2" of lift or remove the 884's & set the billies @ 2.5". May be able to set billies @ .75 & run the 884's not sure on that... PM Chris 4X4 that guy knows everything. Good luck!
     
  5. May 11, 2011 at 8:27 AM
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  6. May 11, 2011 at 8:32 AM
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    If I remove the 884's and set the billies at 2.5, don't I still need coils to go with them?
     
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    Yes, he meant remove the 884's and use your stock coils if you want to set the Billies at 2.5.
     
  8. May 11, 2011 at 8:55 AM
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    Thanks, I should have been more clear my bad.
     
  9. May 11, 2011 at 9:05 AM
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    Don't set the billies at .85 and run 884 coils! It's a really bad idea. If you set the 5100s at 2.5 id be REALLY interested in the 884s!:D
     
  10. May 11, 2011 at 9:08 AM
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    Got it. Thanks for the help. I'm going to keep my 884's for a while. I'm just thinking ahead.
     
  11. May 11, 2011 at 9:09 AM
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    Damn, well keep me in mind if you decide to make the change!
     
  12. May 11, 2011 at 9:21 AM
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    will do.
     
  13. May 11, 2011 at 9:26 AM
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    Just stay with the 884's and the billes at zero, you get ~2" of lift yet keep the full movement of the shock. I bet you will be very happy with that setup. Anymore lift and you step up into another price range completely.
     
  14. May 11, 2011 at 4:48 PM
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    That's a good point, you will need new UCA's to get a decent alignment if you go above 2.5" also. If the 1st offer falls threw I'll take those coils.
     

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