2.1 or 2.8 billstien help

workd4it · Dec 25, 2016

I have 39.75 from ground to fender in rear and 36.25 in front. 3.5 inches of rake. so am I measuring correctly. And if so do I go 2.8. 1" of rake I can deal with but I do not want nose higher then rear. I shter another way to check to be more accurate? thanks and MERRY CHRISTMAS

smokedbystang · Dec 25, 2016

Those are about the same measurements I had. I think my rear was 39.5". I did the 2.8" and have a 1" rake. I really like how it looks now and it drives/rides great.

Sportznut · Dec 25, 2016

Those are my exact dimensions. I am having my Bils installed Thursday at 2.1. Went 2.1 to reduce chances of UCA issues.

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sriley531 · Dec 25, 2016

Those are very close to what my dimensions s were as well. I installed the bils at 2.8 and was slightly nose high measurement wise, but looks wise it appeared even more nose high. So I put in tgc 1" rear spacers and had just a pinch of measured rake but it looked dead flat. Well, over time the bils have settled a bit and now I have about 1.5" of rake. A bit more than I would've liked, but I've decided to leave it be. I think the safe bet is set them at 2.1" if you want level and not mess with the rears. If I did it over again, that'd be the route I'd take.

workd4it · Dec 25, 2016

thanks I am thinking that would be the safest to start knowing I could raise if needed to 2.8" Just went out and measured again only to find the front drivers and passengers measurements are a 1/4" apart. 32" and 31 3/4" but my rears are 33 3/4" and 34 5/8" so with that being said 2.1 to be safe with 285-65-20 ko2s to start. this is my first dodge and I already have a mod list going.thanks for any help with this. I will post pics and mod list just have to figure out how on my profile. again MERRY CHRISTMAS

Sportznut · Jan 8, 2017

Bils @ 2.1 in front. Bils in rear , no spacers.

I miss the softer OEM ride a little but it handles a bit better, there is no body roll now and it looks good.

I don't off road so no feedback on difference.

I still have 1.25" rake.

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Smxtmpr34 · Jan 17, 2017

i went with the Fox 2.0s and they are worth every figgin penny

novelmike · Jan 18, 2017

Smxtmpr34 said:
i went with the Fox 2.0s and they are worth every figgin penny

Agree!

2017KRUSH · Jan 18, 2017

is this on a 2wd or 4x4 ?????

workd4it · Jan 19, 2017

R.L.K. · Jan 19, 2017

I've been running the Bilstein 5100s @ +2.8" for approximately 26,000 miles . Zero issues so far , I 4 wheel often and sometimes pretty rough .

My.02

MaizeNBlue · Jan 19, 2017

workd4it said:
so with that being said 2.1 to be safe with 285-65-20 ko2s to start. this is my first dodge and I already have a mod list going.thanks for any help with this. I will post pics and mod list just have to figure out how on my profile. again MERRY CHRISTMAS

My front is leveled at 2.1 and running 285/65r20 Nitto Terra Grapplers G2 on stock wheels ...no issues, love the ride.

Smxtmpr34 · Jan 22, 2017

BigTrout · Jan 22, 2017

R.L.K. said:
I've been running the Bilstein 5100s @ +2.8" for approximately 26,000 miles . Zero issues so far , I 4 wheel often and sometimes pretty rough .

My.02

x2 except not as many miles, more like 10k. But not too many negatives to consider with the 5100s imo

Scgirardi · Jan 22, 2017

When going with the 2.8 it may appear to look nose high just from the design of the body. Even though the measurements may in fact say you have rake. That's why most do the rear spacer when setting the BS's at 2.8". I did the 2.1 simply to avoid the rear spacer. I love the way it handles and looks. My measurements show I have a 1.5 of rake but looks level (due to body design). But all in all I'd base it off of how you use your truck.

workd4it · Jan 22, 2017

my measurement are 36.75 and 39 rear. At 2.8 front will be 39.50 and with 1" rear spacer I will be at 40" so I am guessing .50-.75 rake. does this sound about right. I am assuming 2.75 out of the bills at 2.8.

rtm03862iq · Jan 22, 2017

Smxtmpr34 said:
i went with the Fox 2.0s and they are worth every figgin penny

Any pics of the truck?

Scgirardi · Jan 22, 2017

Pretty close to what my measurements were.

lowvaluetarget · Jan 22, 2017

smokedbystang said:
Those are about the same measurements I had. I think my rear was 39.5". I did the 2.8" and have a 1" rake. I really like how it looks now and it drives/rides great.

same.

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workd4it · Jan 23, 2017

I will take some to post.

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