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Upgrade Bilstein 5100 Suggestions?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by UTTundra, Sep 24, 2017.

  1. Sep 24, 2017 at 3:14 PM
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    UTTundra

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    Been thinking about upgrading from my Bilstein 5100s, but the options seem endless. Should I go with a new coilover (6112s, Toytec/Radflo, Toytec Boss, Icon)? Or, should I stick with the 5100s and get new springs and UCAs?

    I have a steel bumper, no winch. I'm probably 75-80% highway, the rest on rutted and rocky ranch roads, forest roads, mining roads, etc. Would like about 2" lift with the bumper. The 5100's gave me 1.5" before the bumper and 1.25" after. No plans on going with bigger tires/wheels for now, but that could always change a couple years from now.
     
  2. Sep 24, 2017 at 3:30 PM
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    If you want mire lift, why not just adjust what you have now to the top setting.

    Highest setting should be like 2.25-2.5", then after your 1/4" sag your right at 2"
     
  3. Sep 24, 2017 at 3:37 PM
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    I guess I should have said I would like to be at 2" with the bumper and have a little better ride than what I have now when off road.
     
  4. Sep 24, 2017 at 3:43 PM
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    Ahh, well...from what I recall you'd need to run the OME shocks with their coils. So your getting new coilovers.

    IMHO, save and buy what you want.
    Buy once, cry once.

    I'd say save up for a nice set of coilovers, my preference goes: ADS racing, Fox, King then Icon.

    Invest in a good set of control arms as well, you should be very happy with that setup.
     
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