Suspension/Tire Question

So I’m looking to get my truck level or slightly lifted. I currently have about a 2” difference front to back. I’m going to order a set of Bilstein 5100’s for the front and would like to reuse my stock springs. What would you recommend I set them at to achieve a level look? I have a Canadian truck with the 4leaf pack in the back or tsb leaf as my southern neighbors say.

Really I’m trying to avoid any of the lift headaches (noises, front axle bushing replacement) but get a more leveled beefier look. I’m not adverse to going higher, and adding a leaf or block to the rear, but just don’t want to deal with the headaches.

I’m also looking at replacing my stock tires with a set of LT275/70R17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W Load Range C (6ply) with my stock wheels. I realize they may rub slightly on the upper control arms at full lock (from what I’ve read). I know OZ is running this size so hope he will chime in I’m ok with removing mud flaps and trimming if needed.

Anybody running these tires or size? Feedback? Hoping the C load range will ride a little softer than the regular E (10ply)

 

1.75 3rd clip will level you out nicely, and most likely though you will get the hum due toneeding to change the Needle Bearing. So trucks do and some trucks don't. As far as tire size I do not know but I am sure @OZ-T will chime in. Welcome and whenever you tag a member put the @ in front of it and good luck.

 

@Unchained 5150 thanks for the feedback and tips!

 

I've got a similar setup on my 2011, 5100s on all four corners. Up front I have a 2" Headstrong lift coil and a 1.5" Icon Add-a-leaf with the factory overload removed. I've got 265/70/17 BFG KO2s on stock TRD sport wheels.

No rub to speak of, but I had vibrations in my front diff's needle bearing. They weren't bad and only happened at 35-45 mph. I drove like that for 8 months before replacing it with the ECGS bushing. No vibrations from the rear.

The truck sits pretty level to my eye, and measures 0.5" higher in the rear.

 

So I ended up using the Billy’s up front set at 1.75” and picked up some 285/70R17’s Load Range C BFG’s as they were on sale instead of the Falken’s. The truck now sits nice and level and it is roughly 1/4” higher at the rear. Love the look, and only minimal rubbing with the mud flaps removed. I don’t do much off road, just cottage roads and hauling a seadoo. I’m also running 1.25” spidertrax spacers to accommodate the stock wheels for now.

Thanks for everyone’s advice!

 

Your truck is looking good! I’ve got a 2011 DCLB and I’m looking to go with the Bilsteins as well front and back to get close to level. The back sits 2 1/2” taller. Any need to do the differential drop as well? I see there are some kits that offer that. The needle bearing in my front differential was already replaced due to a bad hum last year.

 

Nice set up! i have 5100s all around, toytec coils and aal on the rear. I dont really take it to the trails as much as id like, but its been pretty good daily driving it

 

love the rims, that gold/bronze looks great on a blue truck

 

Hey @J_llera95 that is the same left I’ve been hunting for! Any idea if this is the package u went with? Thanks!