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Getting another .5" to 1" with Bilstein 5100s?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Rica25, Jul 7, 2018.

  1. Jul 7, 2018 at 8:56 AM
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    I have 5100s at highest setting. Is there any way I can get .5 to 1 inch lift on these shocks without harming anything?
     
  2. Jul 7, 2018 at 8:59 AM
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    Some have added cb shims to get another 1/2”. You could also look at the eibach coil overs from Toytec - these will get you to 3”.
     
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  3. Jul 7, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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    Is the shims safe I have heard you can't add anything to the adjustable shocks
     
  4. Jul 7, 2018 at 9:16 AM
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    I have my 5100’s set at the middle with a cb shim on each side and have not had any issues. I believe that it is the shocks that are adjustable with a wrench that you can’t add the shims to. 5100 & 6112’s have the clips and are not adjustable unless you disassemble everything.
     
  5. Jul 7, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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    Swap out coils to adjustable ones.
     
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  6. Jul 7, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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    Toytec coils?
     
  7. Jul 7, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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    You can, yes
     
  8. Jul 7, 2018 at 12:23 PM
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    But I can't just replace the coil springs my front shocks are not even 6 months old or do I have to replace the full set up?
     

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