Bilstein 5100s??

do you have photos? Any issues off road with brake line length?

 

I'm assuming this is what you are talking about? Just drilled the hole larger to fit the AAL bolt and bent the bracket so the line isn't rubbing.

 

that’s it! Thanks for the photo!

 

Hey Joe,
How much lift did you get up front with this combo?

 

Sub'd

 

Sub’d. Just ordered 5100s this morning for the front of my 3rd gen.

 

The Bilstein 5100/Eibach I got about a 2.25" lift up front with the clip at the first setting. They don't recommend going any higher because of the spring preload.

The rear 3 leaf 1.5 AAL with the 5100's I got about 1.75". Go figure lol.

The rear is about .75" higher than the front so a slight rake which I like.

 

You aligned just fine with the stock UCAs?

 

What eibach springs did you go with?

 

Yes alignment went fine. I didn't ask them to set my caster at 2.4, what everyone seems to recommend with 2 to 2.5" lift. Camber and toe was set to 0 or as close to it and caster was set at 1.5 and 1.7. Drove on the highway today and it drives great. No bumpsteer and no pulling from road crown. I know some will say if it was set at 2.4 it would definitely drive better so maybe I will get it adjusted? Not sure yet and I'm not sure with stock UCA's if I can even get that number without sacrificing camber or toe.

 

E30-82-069-02-20, is the spring part number I think. Toytec sells a kit similar to what I just installed.

 

Thank you!

 

Sweet, think I'm going with the same set up.

 

Sounds good. Thanks for all the info!

 

IMO, other than perfect alignment - the secondary reason to wanting an aftermarket UCA is because of its ability to compensate for negative caster, that means your LCA cams can be adjusted to push the entire wheel forward (thus more clearance) without screwing up the geometry as much.

That is huge when trying to fit 285s, 315s, etc and another reason a new uca is a solid investment.

If you’re happy with the highway manners and don’t off-road much, you’re golden.

 

Yes, I am happy with how it handles on the highway but still wonder "what if" I went with more caster. I currently have 285's and only rubbing I have is on the fender trim but it does come close to the cab mount. Don't do much off road now but eventually will and I anticipate the tires coming into contact with the cab mount. When this happens I will probably go with a CMC and down the road may install aftermarket UCA'S. Thanks for your insight!

 

Thank you so much for the recommendation

Correct If you select the strut and coil assembly option (which I recommend so you know it is done properly) then it comes as one complete bolt on unit with new coil isolator, upper and lower bushings/washers, and strut mount. Otherwise you would have to source those parts separately or retain them from your factory suspension. Which if you use factory you will now have a loose strut and coil. Should you ever need to go back to factory or want to sell your factory suspension you will new to get all new hardware to put the items together again. You would also need to have a spring compressor available to take the tension off of the coil springs for disassembly and assembly.