5100 Billies at 2.5" with what AALs

Now I know there are probably a bunch of threads already out there for what I am asking but I really need some help on what to do to get my prerunner lifted a lil. I just purchased some 5100 billies from downsouth motorsports and Im getting the front and the rears. I want to set the front to the maximum 2.5" and need help about if and what AAL I need for the rear so it will sit leveled. I haven't done anything to the suspension it all sits stock.

 

1.5 AAL will level the rear

 

OP, you may want to look into upgrading the coils as opposed to preloading the stock coils at 2.5. I did the same thing you are going to do (except the rears, i went with Firestone air bags for leveling and towing purposes) and was extremely disappointed with the front end ride quality, it was super rough. A few weeks later i installed OME 885 coils (im a DC 4X4) with the 5100's at 0. It gave the same amount of lift as the stock coil and the 5100 set at 2.5 and rides better than stock.

 

I researched the same thing the past month. Here's what I found from our helpful TW bubbas:

1.75” front à 1.5” rear = slight rake
2.5” front à 2” rear = rake
2.5” front à 1.5” rear = level

* plus or minus a few...every truck is different.

I'm afraid I won't get the alignment within spec so I'm going to go with 1.75" up front and a 1.5" AAL. At the 2.5" setting you may need to install upper control arms.

 

Guys,

im new at lifting my truck but, I just got a 2.5 daystar leveling fit for my 09 taco. Do i need anything done to the rear to level it out?. I appears to be sitting lower in the rear.

thanks

 

1.5 AAL will get you about a quarter inch higher in rear.

 

I honestly wouldn't reccomend an aal if you have the non tsb pack. I put in a 1.5 deaver aal and my leaf pack was almost back to being flat after a year. I slapped a 1" block in there temporarily to get rid of the bro lean til i decide on a leaf pack. (i have 5100's and ome 885's on the front)

Maybe the 3 leaf packs would be a better option (i don't have experience with them though)