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Old 06-16-2015, 08:53 PM
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So I currently have 1.5" front leveling spacers. I have a pair of new Bilsteins 5100's. Do I have to remove the spacer or can I put the spacers + 5100's and get 2-2.5" lift???
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use the spacer just set up the bilsteins on the lower perch setting
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But can I use both and get an extra 1" of height?
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Originally Posted by jdm1904
But can I use both and get an extra 1" of height?
Then you will run into issues with the angles of your ball joints and CV shafts. You won't want to go over 3" of lift without going to a suspension lift that lowers the front differential and has longer knuckles.
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Then you will run into issues with the angles of your ball joints and CV shafts. You won't want to go over 3" of lift without going to a suspension lift that lowers the front differential and has longer knuckles.
I'm only a 2wd, will that still cause a problem if I don't have CV's
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Originally Posted by jdm1904
I'm only a 2wd, will that still cause a problem if I don't have CV's

As you lift...you pull the tires inward. You also affect the tie rods, UCA, ETC. Alignment could be a problem. Guess you could try it an see. Without some of the 4WD gear in the way, it should be easy to test.
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But can I use both and get an extra 1" of height?
your uca will hit the coilover/strut when you off road or corner
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