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Bilstein Adjustable 5100s

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by cgchambers93, Aug 7, 2014.

  1. Aug 7, 2014 at 1:27 PM
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    cgchambers93

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  2. Aug 7, 2014 at 1:30 PM
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    Picture of shocks and sticker? Didn't see it in the thread you linked. Not sure since they're made to be adjusted... Maybe it's just so the dealer can cover their azz if you break something.
     
  3. Aug 7, 2014 at 1:32 PM
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    Thats what I was thinking...I will try to get a picture after work.
     
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    Thoughts on adjusting yes or no?
     
  6. Oct 21, 2014 at 6:53 AM
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    Does the front spring need to be replaced to adjust the shock strut since it's changing things in the front? I just bought the same model and color as yours, and I find it sits front down on flat ground. I'd like to adjust the front about 1.5 or so higher to level it. Opinions? Advice? Thanks.
     
  7. Oct 21, 2014 at 9:33 AM
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    I bought 1.5 icon aal and Ome 887 coils im installing them later today.

    But yea you can adjust them I would put them on 1.5 it wont do anything and I dont think the factory will notice.
     
  8. Oct 21, 2014 at 3:38 PM
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    Absolutely, most people adjust the 5100s without changing out the front springs. It's the easiest and cheapest way to lift. Many people go with the .85 setting to level. The next setting up (1.75) may put you a wee-bit nose high. But some people prefer it that way. I'd measure first to see how much lift exactly you want.
     
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    Will it change the suspension dynamics? Will it bottom out quicker? Do I need to worry about the drive line at 1.75? I'm totally new to this, so please forgive all the questions that may seem redundant. Thanks for the help.
     

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