Bilstein 5100's vs. OME 885's

The OP is thinking 5100's vs just the OME 885 coils on the stock shocks.

 

This would be ideal in keeping costs low. Although at this point it looks like these coils need to be used in conjunction with their struts/shocks to get max performance. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

I haven't tried this combo yet, but i do have both (885's sitting in garage). 5100's would be at the lowest setting. Others have said the ride is a little stiffer.

 

Yes for max performance the 885's should be matched with OME shocks.

 

Which would provide a better ride?

5100s set to 2.5 with stock spring

or

5100s set at bottom (stock) setting with 885 springs

 

I wouldn't know i'm not running that set up.

 

Again the OP is thinking about getting 5100's or just getting the OME 885 coil springs to go over stock shocks.

 

My truck has the 885's on stock shocks and total chaos UCA's and rides great (stiff, but that's how a truck should ride IMHO). I will be putting 5100's on all four corners of my girlfriends truck (with stock coils) this weekend. I'll let you know how it rides.

 

i love my 5100s up front. made a HUGE difference

 

I installed the 5100's (all four corners) over the weekend and then had it aligned. I must say the ride is awesome. As good as or better than the ride with the TRD shocks and 885 coils. I set the 5100's to 1.75"

 

how about 884's on stock shocks? who is using this set up?

 

It's probably a better idea to use OME coils on Bilstein or OME shocks.

Running OME coils on stock TRD shocks is not recommended.

 

sorry if this is a stupid question, but im new to all this, and im looking at the 5100 and 885 combo for my 2011 dc 4wd. seems like theres so many different ways to set it up. im looking to work toward a 3 inch lift is there any down side to using 5100 front and rear with 885s and setting the 5100 to 2.5 is it just going to affect ride quality? and as far as lift goes it seems like that will be achieving about the same thing as a 2.5 leveling kit. not a true 3 inch lift...

 

what is the reason for that? and if i use my stock springs till i can afford to get 885s can i set the 5100s higher? sorry im still new to all this. still learning the set ups and combinations and what goes with what.

 

Use your stock springs in the meantime and set the 5100's at highest setting. Will be a little rough though, mine are at 1.75 and pretty stiff over stock or the OME set up.

 

thank you, thats what i was hoping i could do for now still i can afford to finish the set up. but i wanna make sure thats theright thing to do. i dont wanna half ass anything, wanna do it right. and since i dont know alot about this yet.. dont wanna learn the hard way.