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re: Leveling Kit vs. Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:30 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:30 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
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AutoSpring sells a 2.5"F and 3"R kit. It makes the truck look much taller (because it is) but leaves a tiny bit of rake.
I think I might go with this version.
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Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:42 pm to texastiger38
Its a good kit.
Nobody makes progressive leafs, that I know of. A few companies are making progressive coils for the front but they are pricey and better options for the money.
Nobody makes progressive leafs, that I know of. A few companies are making progressive coils for the front but they are pricey and better options for the money.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:48 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Can you link me to the 2.5F and 3R level kit from auto spring?
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:52 pm to Sherman Klump
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:56 pm to Sherman Klump
That it, like ice cream mentioned, there is already a 1.5" block in the back, so you'd be adding ~1.5" lift in the back and ~2.5 in the front, so you'd still have a little bit of rake in the truck but it'll sit up higher overall.
I can't see that it would harm the truck anymore than just the front level, although I'm not exactly an expert.
I can't see that it would harm the truck anymore than just the front level, although I'm not exactly an expert.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 1:57 pm to Sherman Klump
You'll be fine with 2.5" up front. Didn't you say your truck was 2wd?
If so, there's even less to wear out on the front end. ~40k on my 2.5 and still rides great.
Rear will be perfectly fine with the block. You won't see much axle wrap with only a 2.5" block.
If so, there's even less to wear out on the front end. ~40k on my 2.5 and still rides great.
Rear will be perfectly fine with the block. You won't see much axle wrap with only a 2.5" block.
This post was edited on 11/6/13 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 11/6/13 at 2:00 pm to CP3
quote:
You'll be fine with 2.5" up front. Didn't you say your truck was 2wd?
Yeah, it's 2WD. So you're saying 2.5" upfront and add 1.5" blocks in the back? Does that take out the block now and replace it or just add on? Is there even a block in the back now? So lost
ETA: I have a 2WD, I don't think I have blocks in the back right now, but I could be wrong. Talking to a buddy and hes saying it rakes because the springs are designed that way and the 2WD do not have blocks?
This post was edited on 11/6/13 at 2:04 pm
Posted on 11/6/13 at 2:08 pm to Sherman Klump
2.5"F 3" total height rear block
4x4 or 4x2. The kit in the link is correct.
4x4 or 4x2. The kit in the link is correct.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 2:22 pm to Sherman Klump
Just saying less front end parts on the 2wd so less things to wear out with the bigger leveling kit.
Not sure about factory blocks on 2wd
Not sure about factory blocks on 2wd
Posted on 11/6/13 at 3:11 pm to CP3
I don't think that 4x2 have rear blocks do you may only want a 1.5 or 2".
Posted on 11/6/13 at 3:13 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Yeah, which is the kit i linked. I'll prob do the 2.5 front spacer and 1.5 rear block.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 3:13 pm to CP3
My Ram 1500 rode better with the 5100s than it did stock. Love mine. Plus now that
I have a winch and ram runner bumper with lights imI'm adding spacers to make up the sag.
I have a winch and ram runner bumper with lights imI'm adding spacers to make up the sag.
Posted on 11/6/13 at 3:21 pm to texastiger38
I have the 1500s on my truck set for a 1" lift. It did not stiffen the ride since the springs werent stretched much and the controll arm angles werent changed much either. Also the 5100s are valved better than a tacoma's stock shocks so it rides better. As you get higher in the shock settings, the the stiffer the ride gets.
I also know multiple guys with a leveling spacer at 2" on their f150 and they ride fine.
I had a 3" spacer on my old truck and it rode like shite. The higher you go regardless of shock or spacer, the wrose of a ride you will get until you change springs and control arms.
I also know multiple guys with a leveling spacer at 2" on their f150 and they ride fine.
I had a 3" spacer on my old truck and it rode like shite. The higher you go regardless of shock or spacer, the wrose of a ride you will get until you change springs and control arms.
This post was edited on 11/6/13 at 3:26 pm
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