Bilstein 5100's and OME 885 coils?

Is your truck a long bed?? Also, did you have your billies set at anything other than 0' before the coils?? I have front billies set at 1.75 and want to order 885's, will I be able to set them back to 0'?

 

Can any one explain why changing the coils vs just setting the shock at 1.75 or 2.5 is better. I have the 5100s and trying to do some more research before I put them on. My truck is a daily driver now but wont be in March.

 

You need to understand the difference between a pre-load lift and a spring lift.
Either read some more or maybe someone can explain.

 

I've ordered a set of OME 2885's and Bilstein 5100's for both the front and rear. I put a winch and grill guard on last year which dropped the front end about an inch. So I'm wondering what's the highest setting I can put the front 5100's at before I start having UCA and CV joint issues? I'm thinking the 1" setting to cancel out the winch & grill guard and the springs will bring the front up another 2 1/2"? That sounds like I shouldn't have and alignment spec problems. Also I thought OME springs came labeled left vs. right to account for the lean everyone keeps mentioning?

Anyway, obviously not planning on a diff drop kit or add a leaf at this point.

 

Would you guys recommend doing a diff drop kit for the 5100/885 coil set up? I'd probably not run the additional spacer as my 07 DCLB is all stock and ha do additional weight other than a fiberglass camper shell. And what rear lift kit or set up would you guys recommend to balance out the rear lift height /level wise. I don't tow anything other than a sports quad in the bed.