Bilstein 5100 level/lift

I'm wondering which will make my truck ride better and perform better. Bilstein 5100 with Eibach coils set at .85" or Bilstein 5100 with stock coils set at 1.75" or 2.5"? Also if I just want to level the truck with adjusting the fronts and no aals in rear what clip setting would I use? For my 2007 tacoma 4x4 quad cab long bed

 

I'm happy with all four new 5100's.....truck then had 72K miles

fronts set on 3rd ring & got 2" level/lift....

rides great

 

I'm really wanting to go with just the 5100s and level it in the front. I know I would have to buy new ucas and diff drop if I went the other route

 

.85” for level

 

What kind of 2" lift/level? Are you talking getting the bill Steen 5100 and something else to raise it more?

 

.85 with stock coil springs jw87?

 

My first lift was 5100 @ 1.75 and 1 1\2" AAL on a 2008 AC V6 and it rode real nice !

 

.85” with stock coils and no add a leaf will bring you close to level. 1.75” will be high in the front if you put any weight in the back.

 

What if I did 1.75" in front what Size AAL would I need for rear?

 

I vote #1.

Call Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road and send her your money.

 

If it was left it 3" I would have to get new upper control arms right? And what else?

 

Aftermarket UCAs are "recommended" at anything over 2"

 

@EatSleepTacos

Can you lend a hand here?

 

Aftermarket coils and shocks would be better off road but if you're like me (snow trips, mild off-road, daily) then 5100s set higher/preloaded work just fine. The ride is a bit stiffer than stock (which I like) but not bad at all.

My 15 with 5100s and stock coils.

 

When I had 5100's with stock coils at 1.75, the ride was noticeably harsh. Went to .85 and it was still harsh, but not as much as 1.75. Now went to OME 884 and 5100's and it is incredibly smooth! I would imagine Eibach coils would also give you a better ride than stock springs - especially set at 1.75.

 

When you put the OME 884 coils on what setting was your 5100's set at and how much lift did you get.

 

Op if your looking for somewhere around 2" of lift you can buy some used 3rd gen OEM suspension parts.Its a cheap alternative to level out your truck.

 

and they bolt in the same ?

 

yeah sure do

 

Sorry I am just now getting to all of my alerts. Thank you so much @Clearwater Bill for your recommendation we truly appreciate it!!!