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Bilstein 5100s at 1.75!

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Jareds Toyota, Sep 27, 2011.

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  1. Nov 17, 2011 at 6:00 PM
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    Any problems or shudders at 1.75 and 1.5? Does everyone have the driverside spacer? Is it necessary?
     
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  2. Nov 17, 2011 at 8:12 PM
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    nope. not necessary. the "lean" comes from coils, you're not replacing coils. i have them set at 1.75 and like it alot.
     
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  3. Nov 18, 2011 at 9:35 AM
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    Any shudders or vibes? How did your alignment go?
     
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  4. Nov 18, 2011 at 10:52 AM
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    everything is fine. no vibes. i love the look and i have MTs so there a little roar.
     
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  5. Dec 14, 2011 at 7:37 PM
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    Just ordered front 5100 from DSM! Now the waiting game!
     
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  6. Dec 14, 2011 at 7:57 PM
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  7. Dec 15, 2011 at 7:54 PM
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    I'm running 265/75/16 courser mt with 1.25 inch wheel spacers. With the 5100 set at 1.75 should I go ahead and take spacers off? Think I'll have any issues with rubbing?
     
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  8. Dec 16, 2011 at 2:55 AM
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    5100s all around, 1.75 up front...love it sits level. 265/75s coming soon, real soon hopefully

    DSC_0118_picnik_9b81b074c7acda6e0336defd0106b6a8f9983805.jpg
     
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  9. Dec 16, 2011 at 4:40 AM
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    oh what the hell...pics of mine:) @ 1.75 :

    [​IMG]

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  10. Dec 16, 2011 at 6:47 AM
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    No. You won't rub on stock wheels. I was running the same size mt wish no problem. I added spacers for looks.:rolleyes:
     
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  11. Dec 18, 2011 at 6:34 PM
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    Need some advice. 5100s are on the way. But I am building a bumper for my rig next week. Just with tsb in the rear would I be wise to just set 5100 at 2.5" and expect it to come down to around 2 with the bumper. I know I should get eibach springs or ome but gettin married in the spring and the fiancé is still in school so I've gotta make the most out of it! The bumper will be tube mostly but not near as beefy as the big plate bumpers. I assume ballpark 100 lb.
     
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  12. Feb 19, 2012 at 5:54 PM
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    heres mine, bilstein set at 1.75" with 1/4" spacers on top, tsb only in the rear, 265/75r16 tires with no rub and spidertrax spacers

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  14. Jul 18, 2012 at 3:09 PM
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    1.75" up front

    It came out nice without doing anything to the rear.
     
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  15. Dec 18, 2012 at 3:08 PM
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    I'm glad I found this thread. I've been on the fence about doing 5100's at .85 and 1.75. I'm thinking I'm about to pull the trigger on the fronts, if the wife doesn't thrash me too hard. :eek: I may try to get the tsb done first. Then I can use that as an excuse to get them. :D

    I've read different opinions on how much the tsb raises the rear. :notsure: I want to do 1.75 with or w/o it but I don't want it to be nose high.

    This may be a dumb question but I know that each setting is approximate, so does that mean that 1.75 means it should give about 1 3/4" of lift? And .85 being just over 3/4"?

    I was thinking .85 but just used the floor jack and tape measure and lifted the front of my truck to just over 3/4" using the cross member so the tires still drooped to give the idea and it wasn't really satisfying enough for me. Then raised the front 1 3/4" and liked it. Even with the current tire size 265/70/16. But Still a little concerned that the rear will be too low. So I'm thinking that 1/2"-1" in the rear will be what I want.

    Anyway just got to have the wife ok with it. She usually lets me do what I want but she doesn't like the idea of the truck sitting higher. She already complains on how hard it is to get in and I do have the factory step rails. And money is tight with a baby boy and paying for daycare. I was hoping to get some $ for Christmas for mods since nobody will buy that stuff and is rather pricey for gifts. Anyway wish me luck! :pray:
     
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  16. Dec 18, 2012 at 3:14 PM
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    do it man. billies are the best thing i got for my truck
     
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  17. Dec 18, 2012 at 3:23 PM
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    Who is DSM and are they the "best" source for the Bilsteins 5100 front, adjustable?

    It seems that price is around $110 per front shock plus shipping. Does anyone know who can beat that?

    Howard
     
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  18. Dec 18, 2012 at 3:25 PM
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    DSM is Downsouth Motorsports, and you will not find anyone that can touch their prices on 5100's.

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  19. Dec 18, 2012 at 3:26 PM
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    how bout wit 885's?wat do i need to set it 3inch?
     
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