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Old 07-23-2016, 02:58 PM
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Default Just ordered bilstein 5100s

Now I need to decide on the 1" or 2" inch level. Any advise and or pics would be appreciated.

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Are you 2wd or 4wd? Im finding out quickly this matters alot.
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Do you want it leveled or did you want to keep some rake ?
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Originally Posted by techrep
Do you want it leveled or did you want to keep some rake ?
Not sure yet. I had read that the ride at the highest level was not as good.
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I've been wanting to go with the 5100's as well for a long time. Let us know after you're done with the installation.
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I have mine set at the middle setting, still a bit of rake which looks good imo
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Originally Posted by southA
I have mine set at the middle setting, still a bit of rake which looks good imo
That's what I'm leaning towards. Are you running bigger tires?
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i just had mine installed and are set to the highest level. it actually turned out about 1/2" higher in the front-end. the ride is a bit stiffer, but not that bad. i do prefer a stiffer suspension however...

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Originally Posted by rpf150ltd
That's what I'm leaning towards. Are you running bigger tires?
I'm running 285/60r20s so 33" or so.


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