Should I install a Bilstein 5100?

Is this with our without an AAL?

 

Hi. I'm planning to go this route and wondering if I can go 1.1 setting or stick with .6 setting. Stock coils.
My goal is to improve the ride.
My front is 34 3/4(from the floor to the lip of the fender on both sides), back -36.
If my math is right, on 1st setting the front will be low by 1/2 inch, on 2 setting - practically leveled.
Thanks for any advise

 

As far as ride I’m very happy and surprised at the improvement the 5100’ made. Not sure about your year or model but On the 2018 TRD Sport from ground to fender was F=35.5 R=36.5 but when measured from frame they were about 1/4’ difference from front to rear it was almost level, this is due to fender cut outs being different. As mentioned I went with 5100’s all around with front at .66’ 2nd notch and no block or AAL On the fear. Ground to fender is now F=36.25 and R=36.5, but as I sit and drive the hood is up very visable to someone looking for it. I’m adding a 1”block in rear to get nose down again.

 

Highly recommend add-a-leaf over adding a block. I had a block for a while but changed to a leaf to cure sag and bottoming out (unrelated to block). It made a world of difference! I think I paid <$100 for AAL (Wheelers). I've had 5100s on my Gen 2 and love the ride, stock front springs and all.

 

I can’t remember why I’m thinking block over aal, have to read up on them again. I usually end up in paralysis by analysis though..

 

We have VERY similar trucks.

 

Once I put the leaf in I wondered why I ever put the block in. It's the same amount of work to do either, and the cost is low. But, the leaf offers actual suspension improvement, not just a lift. Give it a shot.

 

This is without anything else but 5100s in the front at the 3rd notch and stock coils. No AAL.

 

This is what I am wanting to do. If you had to do it again would you stay with the 1.1 or go 1.5? When I measure I get rear is 1 1/4 higher then the front so can't make up my mind if I want to go with 1.1 or 1.55

 

1.55 all day long. It has settled now and at times looks lower then the rear. I would say its either perfect level if not a bit lower. I like the look, zero rub, and dont have any vibrations of any kind.

 

Thanks man! Guess I’ll go 1.55, didn’t think about it settling.