Bilstien 5100 OME LIFT

Hello, so I'm ready to order this lift from Headstrong but want to get 3 inches. Not sure if the 888 coils will be to high. I have a factory rake of one inch and would preferably keep 1/2 inch or so rake. I plan to do the HS AAL in the back which gives about 2 inches. 888 or 887?

Thanks in advance for advice.

 

I am running the 888's. i do not remember the exact amount i got but it was close to 3 inches. It has settled some now.

 

I believe this will settle at 2.8-3.0 inches up front. 285s I hope. Go for it.

 

Ehqt size you running and do they rub after settle? Want to put 285s Duratracs

 

I am running 285/75-16 E rated duratracs. The do rub every once in a while.

 

Is that primary heavy off roading? Rated E is 10 ply right? Stiff ride?

 

Yeah they are pretty stiff. I have them aired down to about 32 psi to lighten the impacts some. They are also loud.

 

Why do you want to keep any factory rake

 

You could easily get your rig level

 

Go with the 888 and leave the 5100's on the zero setting. I would also order the light racing Upper Control arms (UCA's) so you wont have alignment issues. This will give you a true 3 inch lift after the springs settle unless your running a heavy aftermarket bumper/winch combination.

 

Thanks for the replys, I guess I was consered about the back sagging if I put a load on it but I guess the progressive AAL would take on the additional weight. I don't pull any thing right now but never know in the future. From what I am getting its best to go with the 888s. I found some 285/70 17 Duratrac on tirerack.com rated at D which is 8 ply.

 

Forgot to ask....you think I need to do a dif drop? The kit is only like 40 bucks

 

I was told yes by a local shop, but every other shop said no if the lift was under 3" ...so I can't wait to see the answers here ?

 

I don't see any reason not to do a diff drop whether it is "needed" or not it's gonna help the axles out in the long run.

 

Ya when I was extensivley researching lift kits, the majority came with the dif drop kit

 

So the Adjustable UCA help for the re-alignment but also for when the coils settle?

 

Just for the alignment really.

 

Shop said the diff drop caused more issues at under 3" then it " potentially " helped ? I guess maybe save the cv's and grease spray

 

So I guess it's between the 888's with 5100's
And the 6112-5160's for me ?
The first would be cheaper ...and all I do is trails as I'm not a crawler .
But if the 6112 setup was a lot better I'd pay the extra $$$

 

I am with you. When you start thinking about the 6112-5160 setup the price goes up a good amount. Almost enough to be like well why not go with some Fox coilovers, in which case one could argue why not just pay a little more and get Kings? If your going with Kings just go long travel for a little more and do it right......see where I am going? lol

I was the same way. Just got a good deal on some brand new OME 888 that were never used and I could not pass it up. That made my decision for me. 5100's it is.