Bilstein 5100's in the front to level, rear stock? Pictures?

I'd like to hear what people have to say/there experiences with running Bilstein 5100 adjustable struts in the front (with stock coils, stock UCA's, stock everything) to achieve a level, and leaving the rear completely stock. I have been going back and fourth on whether or not to add a 1in block, or an AAL in the rear, but I honestly don't know if it is necessary. I am just trying to get the truck leveled, put some 265 70 17s on it and keep a comfortable ride.

 

5100s (front 1"+) and AAL and 1/4" (1/2" net). I've got 300lbs in bed at all times and 150lbs on front and 3 full skids at 200lbs. It's like 1" over stock.

 

Everything stock except for Bilstein 5100's up front. Leveled and fit 285's

 

5100’s all around 2” front lift rear 1.5” aal with overload in. Ride is firmer but great imo. No body roll nose dive etc. No complaints here. About 1” - 3/4” rake
Good luck

 

5100s on the 4th perch, one inch rear block, front diff drop, rear carrier bearing drop, 1/4 shim up front on driver's side, ECGS clam shell bushing. Awesome ride, handles better than stock, running 265/70/17 Toyo open country at2 SL rated tires on OEM 4runner wheels. No rubbing, shaking, vibrations of any kind. Alignment is perfect, stock coils, best ride imo.

 

Well-done, truck looks awesome!

 

Thank you bro appreciate it

 

Looking good bro

 

How do they ride off road? Looking for a better ride on the dunes.

 

The 5100s aren't dune buggy jumping shocks. They're good for speed bumps at home depot.

 

BucketHead love that dude. Saw him in concert

 

Me too in Boulder. He's a trip.

 

Awesome bro. My wife’s sister lives in Loveland, Colorado. Beautiful over there. I bought some joints in boulder at the dispensary LOL.

 

Love Loveland and every other city. But had to leave after 8 years of being perma stoned.

 

LOL

 

Ya I realize that. I’m not looking for long travel suspension performance. Just something better then my SR shocks

 

You probably want remote res shocks if you're in sand dunes or even mildly off road at higher speed.

 

What did you do to level it? Did you keep the factory coils or go with aftermarket?

 

5100 with stock everything. Front is on first notch from the bottom to compensate for the factory rake.
Rides really nice imo for what it is, good value.

 

sub'd. Just Bought a 3rd gen and this is my plan.