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Bilstein 5109 font shock settings

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by 85FJ, Sep 3, 2023.

  1. Sep 3, 2023 at 1:21 PM
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    85FJ

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    Stock tires, full RCI engine, transmission, transfer case gas tank skid plate, All pro offroad slider, Southern Style Offroad slimline bumper with Zeak 13,000lb winch, bilstein 5160’s rear shocks
    Hello I nw to the forum and my question may have already been covered. I have a 2021 Tundra SR5 Crewmax with stock tires and no lift. The only mods that I’ve done to it are an RCI full engine, transmission, transfer case and fuel tank skid plate set. All pro offroad sliders, and a Southern Style Offroad slimline bumper with Zeak 13,000lb winch, and bilstein 5160’s in the rear. My question is I have a set of bilstein 5100 front shocks I plan on installing on the front but don’t know what setting to use. I maybe more inclined to the middle setting. I don’t rock climb but live on 9 acres and do pull a 22ft travel trailer and load up rocks and debris from the property. I do hit Jeep trails and cores service roads. Thanks G.
     
  2. Sep 3, 2023 at 2:49 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    Middle setting will make it level.
     
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  3. Sep 3, 2023 at 2:50 PM
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    BlueCrushSC16

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    I set mine to the middle setting.
     
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    Bakershack

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
  5. Sep 3, 2023 at 9:48 PM
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    85FJ

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    I know LA pretty well I was At Ft Rucker for flight school and we flew a lot down to Andalusia Opp, Florala, Defuniak springs.
     
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  6. Sep 3, 2023 at 11:13 PM
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    I went with the middle setting on my 2008 (stock springs). It didn't quite make it level. Still a little lower in the front, but if you tow and put stuff in your truck bed then it might be nice to have a little rake so your headlights never point up.
     
  7. Sep 4, 2023 at 8:30 AM
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    85FJ

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    Stock tires, full RCI engine, transmission, transfer case gas tank skid plate, All pro offroad slider, Southern Style Offroad slimline bumper with Zeak 13,000lb winch, bilstein 5160’s rear shocks
    I was thinking the middle setting as well due to the added weight of the bumper, winch and engine skid plates. I can level my headlights while pulling a if my rear dips down.
     

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