Billstien 5100's to level the back end...

I just purchased a New to Me 2013 4.0 Double Cab SB 4X4 SR5. Thing looked brand new and only had 46,500 miles on it, brand new 265/75 16 AT's at a price 2k under book. Couldn't say no.

However, it came from the dealer with a what appears to me as 2-2.5" front level. If you look at the attached pic, it actually makes the front end appear a touch higher than the back - and I hate that, I want it at least level if not just a tiny rake from the back to front.

Can I install bilstein 5100's with the settings adjusted to take care of this or am I going to have to add something else to the back end?

 

Rear 5100s are not adjustable.

 

You can use the 5100s. But you'll need something else to provide the lift.

 

My other thought was to just have it removed, realigned, and still do he 5100's for a better ride quality...

 

Looks pretty level to me.

 

You could always do an add a leaf! Pretty simple install.

 

Add a leaf or a 1” block.

 

If it's a spacer lift, my vote would be to remove it. Do the new 5100s all around and level it with the front shocks to match the back. Most people say the .85 setting will do it. On my truck, setting the fronts to 0 was perfect.

 

The rear is not lifted by shocks, it's lifted via the leaf springs. An add a leaf (AAL) will give you about an inch give or take, out swap out the stock leaf packs for new ones.

 

If you want lift, raise the rear and use 5100s as others have said. If you don’t want lift though but would like it leveled you can get takeoffs from a 3rd gen Off Road. They will be cheaper than 5100s, not valved for lift applications like 5100s, and the 3rd gen coils on a 2nd gen will give ~1” up front to help level you.

 

HeadStrong 3 leaf progressive and you're done boss.

 

Had a 2.5 level put in mine and had to add a 1 inch block to the back. The back now is about 1/4 inch higher which is better than it being nose high.

 

I have the Wheeler's progressive AAL and 5100's that I used originally on my 2014 TRD Off-road. But I have since upgraded to Bilstein 5160's and OME Dakar leaf pack since I have a cap, fridge, and lots of gear that I haul every day. The 5100's and AAL are sitting in my basement waiting for someone to buy them.

 

Get in touch with Headstrong , Marie knows her stuff and is very helpful , shell tell you exactly what you need to know/do.

 

still selling 5100's?

 

Nope, they are sold.

 

I’m selling my pro set up