Sorry for my ignorance but I would like to bring the front end of my 13 fx4 4wd up a bit to fit a larger tire. Bilsteins or leveling kit? Question is... if I have Bilsteins installed, will the front end need an alignment? Im looking for the best way to do this. Im think, with bilsteins, if I wanted to return to factory ride height, I could just dial them down. Correct? (BTW, I would put bilsteins on all 4 corners, not just the front.

Thanks
Jerry

 

The 5100's will need to be installed into your coil springs... this will involve the removal of steering component's and will require an Alignment after completion. A leveling spacer will require the same..

 

Once they're in you can't re-adjust them for height unless you take them back out. Mine are set at the 2nd notch from the top which gave me 1-1/2 inches of height in the front. I went with the rears also and they gave me a little less then 1/4" over the OEM shocks. I had a 4 wheel alignment done at the shop that installed them and they've been on my truck for about 12K miles with no problems. They firm up the ride a little and improve handling and towing from my experience...well satisfied so far.