Suggestions for 2.5" front, 1.5" rear lift?

Looking to do Bilstein 5100 on the front to raise it 2.5. Should i buy new coils too? Would like the back raised 1.5 or so too ( want slight rake ) any ideas?

 

Not sure if you are doing the install yourself, but I would buy some takeoff front assy from a newer truck, do the coil swap to the new 5100's and have the new units ready to install. That way the day off install you are not messing with a spring compressor and rushing to get the job done. It will be an easy coil over assy swap out and alignment in the same day. Rear can be with coachbuilder shackles or the like. Good luck with all.

 

The truck should sit pretty level with 5100s at top setting. You don't need new coils unless you've got high mileage.

 

If you Wnana go throught the trouble for new coils and stuff get 6112s but you should be fine with your stockers

 

Right on thanks, so with the front raised whats the best way to get the back up a bit? 5100 in the back too? toytec shackles? good or not?

 

They are good. Probabaly 1in is all you need.

 

I have coach builder +3 shackles it lifts the rear about 1.75". The shackles are beefy

 

I have Add-a-leaf primarily because when I bought my OME kit from Toytec, AAL was a $10 option. I noticed that this is no longer an option on their site. From what I've read, you can't go wrong with Coachbuilder products.

 

2.5in the front looks mostly level, but I believe it's about .5 inches taller than the rear. I've measured a few local trucks and 2in front is the closest level setting.

I'd say..
Low Budget...
5100 at the top in front, with 1in the rear via blocks or shackles with 5100

Middle budget...
6112 at the top in front, with 1in the rear via blocks or shackles with 5160

Better...
Toytec Boss 3/1

 

And the best
Fox 2.5

 

Check my build out OP I originally had a leveling kit at 2.5 then added a 1in block to it then later went to fox coilovers at 3in and a 1in shackle. Might give you an idea on stance.

 

Great point and better setup at that!