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  1. Apr 1, 2017 at 5:15 AM
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  2. Apr 1, 2017 at 5:18 AM
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    Need to save up for some new shoes. Currently have stock tires 265/65/17.
     
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    265/70/17's with 5100's set at top notch and 1 inch block in rear.IMG_3010.jpg
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2017 at 5:37 PM
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    Did you put 5100's in the rear, or are you still running stock shocks?
     
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    Yup 5100's in rear and 1"block
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    I wanted to level mine but I am on 265/70/17 stock with tons of clearance on my 2 wheel drive. Really wanted to go to 275/65/17 on my 17 x 8 but BFG only comes in E rated that size. Probably going to go with stock suspension. I am probably putting 265/70/17 C rated KO2's on my spare set of FJ wheels just for a different look for the summer.

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  8. Apr 18, 2017 at 6:51 PM
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    Does the rear feel as good as it did when it was stock?
    I put 5100's on the front, but I only went 2nd clip from the top. Front rides great.
    I put a 1" block in the rear, but kept stock shocks. I didn't think only 1" would affect the ride, but it isn't smooth like it was. Feels a little rougher, like the SR5 and Sport I test drove before I bought the OR. I guess I need to go ahead and replace the rear stockers with 5100's.
     
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  9. Apr 18, 2017 at 9:31 PM
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    i would recommend if u got the cash. Feels alot smoother.
     
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  10. Apr 19, 2017 at 5:49 AM
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    Could you have gone with a bigger tire like a 275/70/17 or 285/70/17. Have mine lifted with Bilsteins 1.55" in front & Bilsteins in back with 1" block running 265/65/17. Would like a bigger tire with no rubbing issues.
     
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    17" Monster wheels and 265/70/17 Falkon Wildpeak tires.
    With your 1.55" in the front , you should be able to go 275/70/17 no problem.
     
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  12. Apr 19, 2017 at 7:38 AM
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    Thanks. No anyone that needs 4 265/65/17 BF Goodrich Rugged T/A. Sell for about $400 Have 10000 miles on them still look new.
     
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  13. Apr 21, 2017 at 11:20 PM
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    I think there's a wheels and tires thread in the for sale forum that you might have better luck with. Just an FYI. :thumbsup:
     
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    @Dean724 Truck came out perfect! Thanks for posting your setup, really helped me decide on what setting to use!

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    Going to order front 5100's this week. Just going with .65 setting to level. Only possible rear change will be 5100's for ride consistency and towing stability. Looking at 24'-25' light travel trailers in the near future. Riding on 265/70/17C BFG's and could use a hair more clearance up front. The general consensus is the 5100's are more stable and comfortable than the stock shocks. Not a whole lot of rake on my stock 2 wheel drive suspension so .65 should be correct. Best deal I have seen on the 3rd gen shocks is from Race Consulting Agency at $201 a pair delivered.
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    Exactly level at 0.65 setting
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    For those running the 3rd gen 5100's and nothing else, what setting did you use to level out the front? 0.65" or 1.1"? Please post pictures to show how it turned out.

    Anyone have a clue on what the biggest tire size you can run at this set up with no rubbing?
     
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  18. Jul 30, 2017 at 9:48 PM
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    Has the front sagged down at all since installing the 5100s?
     
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    As my post shows (just before yours) mine is dead level at 0.65. No sagging after 5-6 weeks and running 265/70/17's.
     
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    Anyone experiencing any vibrations after leveling with 5100s?
     
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