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billy5100 setting

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by bamadawg2009, Jun 28, 2013.

  1. Jun 28, 2013 at 8:20 PM
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    bamadawg2009

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    3" leveling kit in front with add leafs in rear with 3" body lift and 35's on the way
    So after 4 years of my spacer/leveling kit my shocks are shot and Im tired of the spacers so I'm going to replace the 3" spacer with eibach 3" lift springs and 5100 billys. My question is with the lift spring what setting do I ned to set the billys at when I get into the project.
    Im also wondering if I can set the shocks a little higher to get another inch out of the lift or will I screw something up. I want to go back to 35s and clear the frame rail at full lock and I cant do it with a 3" suspension lift and 3" body lift so if I could get another inch in the front end I would be clear of the frame rails at full lock.

    Im finally putting in the differential drop as well while I have the front end tore apart Im tired of blowing cv boots 4 in 4years.
     
  2. Jun 28, 2013 at 8:35 PM
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    Mainmoe02

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    3" lift EIBACH coils w/ 5100's front, OME/ Dakar leaf springs w/ toytec adjustable shackles at 1.5" and 5125's out back. 33x10.5x15 KM2's Relentless DIY steel bumper.
    4x4 especially shouldn't go above 3" suspension. If you do, the new cv boots won't last very long. I suggest putting the billies at 1st setting (stock ride height). Allow the coil to provide the 3" of lift. Setting the billies to the 2nd notch will preload the shock and make the ride very stiff. After the research I've done I would advise against putting the billies on 2nd notch with EIBACH coils.
     
  3. Jun 28, 2013 at 8:54 PM
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    bamadawg2009

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    3" leveling kit in front with add leafs in rear with 3" body lift and 35's on the way
    Yeah I kinda figured I was at max lift were I was for my gen 1 taco, and I figured it would be a long shot to add anything by trying to use the shocks for more lift along with the springs. I really am ready to get the diff drop in though cv boots and axles are getting expensive. Thanks for the advise Moe.
     
  4. Jun 28, 2013 at 8:54 PM
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    Mr. Biscuits

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    eibach coils MUST stay on the stock setting on 1st gens.
     

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