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Headstrong kit, Coil/Bilstein 5100 lift Kit question

Discussion in 'HeadStrong Off-Road' started by mms, Dec 6, 2015.

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  1. Jul 16, 2016 at 7:12 PM
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    are you guys noticing a huge difference with OME/Bilstein shocks over stock? wondering if it's definitely worth the change..
     
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  2. Jul 17, 2016 at 11:21 AM
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    Marie,

    I don't want to repeat what this guy said but I'm on the same exact boat... What options did you give him? Thank you.
     
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  4. Jul 22, 2016 at 2:53 PM
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  5. Jul 25, 2016 at 12:28 PM
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    Thank you for the fast response!
     
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  6. Jul 25, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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  7. Jul 25, 2016 at 12:39 PM
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    I have OME and 5100s. IMO, it rides a little smoother. I feel like I can hit bumps and stuff on the road a little faster and it soaks it up. I don't even remember what stock rides like though, so I may be a bit off
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2016 at 5:39 AM
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    I've been lifting Jeeps for 15 years(XJ, TJ, JK) and feel like a totally newbie with this thing. I need a PM as well I guess. 2016 double cab off-road short bed. I prefer no new controls arms... so shocks(5100), coils(885), AAL, and anything I need to install (dif drop?) (strut assembly?).

    I'll be doing it myself in my garage, so anything else I need? 2"-2.5" front? - 1" rear?

    I think I want to run 285/75R16
     
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  9. Jul 28, 2016 at 6:07 AM
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    Marie will chime in soon, but you pretty much nailed it. For the rear, AALs are 1.5 or 2". I went with 2" and I like the amount of rake. You don't really need strut assembly either. If you have a floor jack, you can assemble the shocks on the truck with no spring compressor.
     
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  10. Jul 28, 2016 at 8:57 AM
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    Can anyone confirm if the ride is better than stock with any of the kits sold? IE: With OME or Bilstein items.

    I want to do a small lift but don't wan't to lose ride quality. Ideally I want better than stock ride.
     
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  11. Jul 28, 2016 at 9:23 AM
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    IMO, bilstein 5100s with OME 885 coils rides better than stock on my double cab
     
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  12. Jul 28, 2016 at 9:31 AM
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    Bought the kit through Headstrong a few weeks ago and got it installed this week. Love it so far!! Rides so much better than the tired stock setup I had on my '04, feel much more in 'control' of my truck and it isn't rough at all, except maybe a little bit in the rear since I have no weight in the back end (yet). The rear is raked 1.75" higher than the front because I left the factory overload leaf in, if I take it out it would probably sit level. But I do plan on putting a topper on it eventually, with the added weight and settling factor over time I'm sure it will even out. I kind of like the rake anyway.

    Excited to take it out this weekend to Pilot Rock and hit up the trails!


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    I have Bilstein adjustables w/ 3" Eibach coils and Camburg UCA's in the front. And currently regular 5100's and a 1.5" AAL with the factory leaf pack that has 245,000 miles on them. I really want to pull the trigger on the Headstrong 3 leaf progressive pack and take the overload spring out for a lift of 2". I'm thinking I'm going to get a little rake since my truck sits level now w/ the 1.5" AAL. But my leaf pack is really worn out! I know they offer the Icon 1.5" AAL for a little bit more $$$. The free shipping from Headstrong is very enticing. What do you all think? I have an 04 DC and rarely haul anything but I go off-road every one in awhile. Not too often though at this point. I didn't realize the progressive AAL pack is installed on top of you OEM leaf pack. Is that correct? If I knew I wasn't going to get any rake from the Headstrong leaf pack, I would buy them today.
     
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  14. Aug 6, 2016 at 6:22 PM
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    So are you looking for rear leaf replacement?
     
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    Not the whole leaf pack. Just something better than the 1.5 AAL I've had in there since I had my spacer lift that I replaced with the lift I have now. I want to get a progressive 3 leaf AAL Pack. But am wondering if 2" will be too much. I've always had good luck w/ 3" on the front & 1.5" in the back. But I only have enough money to buy the Headstrong leaf pack. Although if I get it. It looks like I'll also have to switch out my 5100's too. They worked fine with my 1.5" AAL I've had back there for the last 3 years.
     
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  16. Aug 6, 2016 at 7:26 PM
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    I have a 2" AAL in the rear and it looks great! This is with 2.5" in the front.
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    Yeah 2nd gens are heavier than 1st gens. Is that just a 2" AAL? Or 2" progressive 3 leaf pack?
     
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  18. Aug 6, 2016 at 7:50 PM
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    Ah, didn't catch that part. That's a single AAL. I was just showing that being 2" lifted in the rear and 2.5 in the front looks fine.
     
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  19. Aug 6, 2016 at 7:54 PM
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    Yeah cause I have a 3" lift up front & 1.5" AAL in the back. Just can't decide on if I should jump to the 2" progressive or 1.5" progressive or just leave it alone. Mine sits like this.

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    Marie,

    Hoping you can help me out. I don't off road too much so it will mostly be street. But I am trying to decide between the OME w/ the HS 3 leaf aal or the billies w/ 885 and your HS 3 leaf aal.

    What do you think would work better and also help give me a leveled look? LR UCAs would also be added for either choice.

    Thank you.
     
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