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Suspension advice please, currently on 5100 with rear spacer

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 5280mx, Aug 6, 2022.

  1. Aug 6, 2022 at 9:35 AM
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    5280mx

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    Hello all, happy weekend! So got an 05 4runner sr5 last year bone stock Had a shop install billstein 5100 front and rear, with 1" spacer in rear. The shop only adjusted the front to 1.75 instead of 2.5 max height in front. I was able to fit 16" tires 265/75/16, did have to trim front wheel wells.
    Anyways, I hate the stance, bad rake up front, back sits way higher it seems. I want the front at least as high as the back, driving me nuts lol. I know I could remove rear spacer, but not wanting to go lower in back.
    I don't want to pay all the labor just to adjust the front from 1.75 to 2.5, plus I think it would still have that forward rake. Any parts I can add to the 5100 setup to get more lift? Or best way to get the stance level. I would prefer backward rake to forward if it came down to it.
    I wouldn't mind going to next size up tire, taller and wider than the 265/75/16, and maybe adding 17" wheels.
    Any input or advice is greatly appreciated. I don't have thousands of dollars to put into this rig, but not trying to buy the rough country 3" lift either lol.
     
  2. Aug 6, 2022 at 9:41 AM
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    Before and after...bone stock first pic. Second pic after adding billstein 5100 front and rear, 1" spacer in rear. Upsized tires to 265/75/16.

    Screenshot_20220806-100518.jpg
     
  3. Aug 9, 2022 at 3:33 PM
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    Why not go at it appropriately and just get new coils for the rear that'll provide the height over stock you need?

    I would also suggest replacing the front spring on your coilovers if you used your stock ones; they're old and overdue.
     
  4. Aug 9, 2022 at 10:26 PM
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    Thanks, exactly the info I need. Appreciate the input
     
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