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3/1 ready lift with bilsteins 5100 on lower notch

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Tepa1978, Nov 5, 2023.

  1. Nov 5, 2023 at 7:53 AM
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    Tepa1978

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    New to the forum just got this 17 tundra and add the 3/1 ready lift along with bilsteins 5100 on lower notch and uper control arms does anyone did this before cause my end up with about 1 rake to the front rides great just curios if anyone did this before

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  2. Nov 5, 2023 at 9:06 AM
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    Respectfully, why did you chose this setup vs using the 5100’s to lift?
     
  3. Nov 5, 2023 at 9:12 AM
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    There is no way that rides well
     
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    5100s on the bottom setting will provide 3/4 to 1" of lift if I'm not mistaken. Combined with the 3/1 Readylift will give 4". I guess it should work if you can get alignment dialed in.
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2023 at 9:17 AM
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    Oh, and welcome to the forum OP!
     
  6. Nov 5, 2023 at 9:19 AM
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    I thought the lowest notch was factory height…but if I am incorrect that’s a valid point.
     
  7. Nov 5, 2023 at 10:42 AM
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    Exactly right I get about 3/4 " high over stock 3/1 this way
     
  8. Nov 5, 2023 at 10:45 AM
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    And Hbjeff it does ride awesome this way you put less stress on the bilsteins on my opinion I had them before with the top notch and it was by far worst
     
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  9. Nov 5, 2023 at 12:20 PM
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    The problem is that you’re gonna hit a big enough bump to compress shock too far, unless you’ve extended your bumpstop by almost 2 inches. In which case youre gonna be hitting them more often
     
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  10. Nov 5, 2023 at 1:42 PM
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    Yep got that also sumospring front and rear bump stops
     
  11. Nov 5, 2023 at 1:44 PM
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    Awesome bump stops on my opinion can recommend enough
     
  12. Nov 5, 2023 at 1:58 PM
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    you still need to find out height of sumos under full compression vs stock. It is possible they are too short still
     
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    It looks like there is too much going on. Two different types of lifts installed together.

    If you are set on using the ready lift 3/1, remove the 5100s and put in an upgraded version of stock length shocks.

    Personally I would remove the ready lift and put the 5100s at the top ring, or middle with a couch builder shim or two on each side.
    This will give you the desired lift and not run the risk of jamming the shock mount into the shock itself.

    Unfortunately it looks like you might be a pivotal buy once, cry once point in your build. But hey, that means things can only get better… (cough, cough… wheels and bigger tires)
     
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