Suspension question

Has anyone upgraded their front struts and added a spacer in the rear to keep the truck level?

I found a pair of bilstein 5100 OME front struts for a solid price near me but I don’t have the money to buy the rear struts just yet. Could I hypothetically add a 2inch spring spacer for the rear and everything would be fine?

pics of rigs with upgraded suspension and the specs are appreciated:

 

If I understand correctly rear shocks won't contribute to lift. Spacer + stock spring or a stronger spring will give you a lift.

I used 2in spacer with stock shocks and its not bad on pavement. It top out off pavement on a bump. When I compare stock rear shock vs Bilstien5100 it extend same length to my eyes. I feel like its the control of extension that gives a better feeling. For example when I compress both and release it stock shock pop out at the end vs Bilstien5100 extend in control till the end / full length. That's what I think as a non technical person experiencing stock shocks + 2in spacer vs Bilstien5100 + 1.5in spacer.

Edit-
Using matching shocks would be a better option for better feel.

 

install the fronts set at .85 - that will actually level the vehicle - all other answers are wrong

 

Rear are not struts, they are shocks. The springs are completely separate from the shocks in the rear. Technically, the fronts aren't struts either but whatever.

Spacer lifts are never recommended, especially at 2". Save your money and get a proper lift if that's what you want. Better quality parts, safer with no spacers or if you do use them, it's only going to be one or 2 at the corners that need them and even then they will only be about 1/4" thick, not 2" thick.

 

the rear shocks will accommodate a 1" spring spacer, but any more and the shocks will be too short.
I'm running Eibach front springs and shocks with 1 1/2" lift and 1" spring spacers in the rear [w/Eibach shocks] because I still want some rake and it works great.

 

I was just wondering if that was even an option, however, are you able to tell me this: Would I be able to run bilstein 5100 ome (fronts) and ome rear 3inch springs with stock shocks in the rear? or would the length interfere?

 

Also, does anyone have an experience with a 2.5 suspension kit on stick UCA's? I plan on getting them at some point. But i was wondering if it its possible to do stock UCA's temporarily until I get new tires and UCA's