Bilsteins are in...

[boomer135]

Just finished the front 5100's install. and drove around town to see how she rides. The ride quality is GREAT compared to stock.

I installed the Zone 1.5 BL last weekend, glad I choose the BL and 5100 route as opposed to the 4"RCX SL.

The truck ride is great, and the $$$ I saved allowed room for some other parts.

Ill do the rear shocks in time.

Top Gun 1.5 rear coil spacers should get here Monday. Wheels, and tires (Fuels Toyo MT 315/60/20) should get here Sunday or Monday. I am still looking for a paint shop to paint the Pocket flares at a reasonable price.

The stock 33's don't look right anymore.

Measurements w/ the 1.5BL and 5100's maxed are:
Front: 41"
Rear: 40 3/4"

 

[popcenator]

Could you get a picture of the full profile on level ground? Sounds like the perfect stance.

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[Cruizer]

She should come back down a little in the front once aligned. I love my 5100's. Really changed how the truck feels. I'm going 3" BL next month or so.

Lets see some more pics.

 

[BLACK2014]

I can almost swear that 2013 and up trucks sit way higher than earlier models. My measurements were spot on with yours. Cant wait to see what the measurements are with a 6in lift on top of bilstiens and 1.5 bodylift.

 

[boomer135]

Double post

 

[boomer135]

I can almost swear that 2013 and up trucks sit way higher than earlier models. My measurements were spot on with yours. Cant wait to see what the measurements are with a 6in lift on top of bilstiens and 1.5 bodylift.

Your thread helped me choose the 1.5 over the 1.25.

Way down the road ill take the truck up higher, but I need to fit the truck in the garage, for now. The new 35's will add another inch. With my measurements the shark fin antenna will just clear the garage.

Can't get profile pics today pouring rain again.

 

[popcenator]

No problem. Looking forward to seeing more.

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[boomer135]

Here you go…Top pic is 5100's at 2.8 with Zone 1.5BL Bottom pic is just 1.5BL

Could you get a picture of the full profile on level ground? Sounds like the perfect stance.

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[Burla]

Those stocks tires don't look that bad there. I can see upgrading at some point, but that looks pretty good to me. I may take my spacer out and go with those bils as well. I want a better shock up front anyway. How it the ride quality, is it too firm over country roads and pot holes or is it perfect?

 

[Lobster Poutine]

looks good. i wish my mechanic friend would do a body lift for me...lol. he will only do suspension lifts!

 

[boomer135]

With a Floor Jack, wood blocks, socket set, breaker bar, drill, and torque wrench you can do it with a friend. The 1.5 is very mild, just takes some time to install, Mainly the front and rear bumper relocation.

looks good. i wish my mechanic friend would do a body lift for me...lol. he will only do suspension lifts!

Rims and Tires are already ordered, The 5100's aren't rough at all, but not too soft, A much better ride then stock. I can actually feel the harsher ride of the rears now over the front.

Those stocks tires don't look that bad there. I can see upgrading at some point, but that looks pretty good to me. I may take my spacer out and go with those bils as well. I want a better shock up front anyway. How it the ride quality, is it too firm over country roads and pot holes or is it perfect?

 

[Lobster Poutine]

i had the bilsteins on my last truck and loved them. all 4 corners. my new one, I've opted to try the pro como nitro lift. can't wait to get it installed. should be in next weekend!

 

[popcenator]

Looks great, thanks for the picture, much appreciated and it helps me a lot.

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[boomer135]

Glad to help, let me know if you have any other questions.

Looks great, thanks for the picture, much appreciated and it helps me a lot.

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[012RAMbo]

Looks great bud. Going to look like a total different beast when you get the Toyos on there. Nice job!

 

[Cruizer]

Looks great! Amazing how such a little lift and level improves the stance these trucks have.

 

[BLACK2014]

Your thread helped me choose the 1.5 over the 1.25.

Way down the road ill take the truck up higher, but I need to fit the truck in the garage, for now. The new 35's will add another inch. With my measurements the shark fin antenna will just clear the garage.

Can't get profile pics today pouring rain again.

I got lucky the 2014 just came with the short hockey puck antenna.

 

[boomer135]

With the 8.4AN I didn't have that choice, I will be doing the same thing as you once I retire from the Military, (6" lift). For now I need to fit the truck in the garage when I'm out of town, state, or country…

Can't wait to see pics of your lift!

I got lucky the 2014 just came with the short hockey puck antenna.