Bilstein 5100's

going to install my lift this weekend on my 2021 4runner SR5 Premium. Just curious if anyone knows anything about those shocks. I am installing 2" bilstein springs in the rear which is supposed to give it 1.5 inches of lift , OME 884 springs in the front which is supposed to give it 2-2.5 inches of lift and 5100's on all 4 corners. I want it to look as level as it can. What setting do I need to use on the 5100 to achieve this? The first setting on the 5100 is stock height, 2nd is .85 inches, 3rd is 1.75. Thanks.

 

IIRC, the 884's should give you roughly 2.5" of lift (assuming stock weight front end), you should use the very bottom setting on the 5100's. 2" rear springs may give you quite a bit of rake though. Everyones experience is different though.

 

I definitely don't want alot of rake. I want it as level as possible. What size spring should I go with in the rear?

 

Well, Eibach sells a kit (shocks/struts/springs) that allegedly gives you 2.75" up front and 1" in the back. From research on the subject I've done on here and other forums, it sits pretty level. That said, if you put a heavy load in the back, you'll get some squat. Bilstein offers a 1" rear spring, as do other brands. But I can't stress enough, how actual heights vary once installed. Spend some time researching threads and pictures and you'll see what I mean.