Billies and springs???

If you set at 1.75" with the sport springs, they will be stiffer than stock but I think stock is a little on the soft side anyway. At that setting, I did not need aftermarket UCA's. My alignment was set at around 2+ caster with zero camber/toe. Turning corners felt better and the truck felt more planted to the ground.

At 2.5" setting, you would most likely need new UCA's. The ride was stiff.

Both above setting will set you nose high. You will either need the TSB pack to be even at 1.75" setting or an AAL for the 2.5" setting. Single AAL will be very stiff ride. I recommend progressive AAL.

 

nice, looks sweet! Oh I thought you already had the rear TSB, no wonder you set at .85 looks pretty level.

 

I have the 4leaf pack came with the truck when I bought it. Now I'm debating to stay with stock springs at .175 or get Eibachs.

 

I have a 2012 DCLB SR5 and just installed Michelin LTX LT265/75/16 MS2, Wheeler's 5 pack HD leaf springs, OME 885 Coil springs, Bilstein 5100 with the front set at 1.75, Driver's side spacer.
Completely changed the truck. Now I want to drive instead of wanting to sell it. FYI.

 

So where would one set the shock with the Eibachs to get 2.5"?

Or maybe this, what is available between "3 and 1.6" when using the Eibachs and 5100's ?

Man this site is like crack,

 

So went ahead and ordered the Eibachs and the toytec 1/4 spacer last night. I figured I go that route that way if I want to raise the Silver Surfer more in the future I can just add on.

 

How do you set the bilsteins set at 1.75 when the 3 setting are 0, 1.25, and 2.5?

 

the settings are 0, .85, 1.75 and 2.5

 

Oh that must be just for the 2nd gen shocks. First gen adjustable billes only have 0, 1.25, and 2.5

 

I suggest you go 1.75" setting since you have a 4 leaf pack. Your truck should be even at this setting. It's easier to add lift to the rear than having to reset the 5100's. I also suggest that you get the carrier bearing drop to retain drive shaft angle.

If you want more lift then coils are the next step unless you want coilovers. From my experience, anymore than 2.5" lift on a 4x4 will have your cv boot fins rub and will eventually tear and need replacing. I used 885's and the fins are about 1-2mm away from touching after it settles. I also have the 1/4 spacer on driver side for the lean.

 

Well I already ordered the Eibachs so want to throw them on until i change my mind then eventually raise her higher and of course get the bearing drop. I almost bought the 885's.

 

I'm going to install 5100's all the way around and I also bought a 1.5" AAL. What setting should I have the fronts at? .85 or 1.75? Want to be level. I have a 2011 DCSB no tsb.

 

Idk if it'll be exactly level, but definitely set to 1.75 for a more level look than .85..

 

Thank you

 

Ok guys I'm.lifting my 07 sr5 bilstien 5100s and fox 3 inch rear long aal dif drop spacer skid plate spacer drop carrier bearing spacer sway bar drop brackets I know I need new brake lines and haven't heard much about proportioning valve will look into and the e brake extensions?. Going cooper atp lr e 265 75 16 on stocks for now my real question is can I put the 5100s at .80 or 1.75 and put.2 inch leveling lift spacers on top to help give them more extension and keep my stock ucas thanks any opinion at this point really helps

 

Anything above 2.5" of lift by block/spacer or suspension you should really get new UCAs. Most people on TW do not recommend doing the front differential drop kit, it doesn't really help out very much. About stacking spacers on top of billies at 1.75, I'm not sure, but that will probably be a very stiff ride. You should get a carrier bearing drop kit

 

I have billies set at 1.75 and 1" block in the rear. ride is good but I would like more lift so I'm having Eibach with billies set at .85, Light Racing UCA's and 2" AAL's in the rear next month. Since I have an Access Cab I should get close to a full 3" of lift in front and be slightly higher in the rear. will include some pictures after completed picture attach is with billies @ 1.75 and 1" blocks in the rear.

 

Thanks guys going 2.5 in front stock springs 2 inch top gun aal got octaco to custome fab steel brake lines have all the drop spacers if needed and sway bar bracket. To fix the one inch of down travel at 2.5 I got piston extensions for bilstien 2 inch shocks adds 2 inch travel but the threading its slightly off hand be stripped on good and arc welded most likely. Changing pads and disks while im at it might just settle for 1.75 kinda like the rake. Have a feeling stronger gearing is going to be my next project those 265 75s are 50 pounds when you get the cooper atps lre ten ply like duratrecs ten pounds heavier then the non lre..... My question is stock rims. 1 inch spacer???

 

Sorry to blow up this thread Just wanted to inform you that I figured out the extensions for the piston on the 5 100s which are m12 1.25 jdm sells a shift knob extender with should add around 2.5 of down travel leeching leaving you with 3.5 which is basically the same as if set at .85. Finally also got 1.25 hub centric spacers anything you guys can think of hopefully next Sunday I'll have time a buddy with a shop is gonna help. Also thinking skyjacker 2 inch lift pack instead of aal any opinions?