Bilstein 5100...Love it

[viperwolf]

I've watched those videos many times. Ronny is very biased on Toyotas, which do UCA/coil binding at full droop, unlike our Rangers.
See my post on droop limited, same section as this thread. Yes, CV angle is an issue, that's what the diff drop solves, but actually on the ranger, it's not a diff drop per se, rather a diff angle-ing, as there is not enough space to do a proper drop. Yes, the CV will drop. Other than CVs I would worry on the UCAs, yet, if you will replace those those next to doing the diff "drop" you will be probably in a better situation than a 2" lift without other mods.

Thank YOu , Ill read it now.
I posted a few pics of my suspension on that thread. Mine looks different as far as I can tell.

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[Superdannyboy]

I believe you can only get 2" of lift out of this kit if you are using your stock Ranger Springs.

What other springs can you use? Serious question. The 5100's have 4.67" of stroke which I think is pretty sweet. Looking at upgrading my coils such as eibach coils at the lowest setting on the Bilstein shock. Not sure if this has been done or is possible.

 

[Fawnbuster]

What other springs can you use? Serious question. The 5100's have 4.67" of stroke which I think is pretty sweet. Looking at upgrading my coils such as eibach coils at the lowest setting on the Bilstein shock. Not sure if this has been done or is possible.

Installing mine in the morning. We're putting a 1 inch aluminum spacer at the top, then the 5100s have to.drive it home and measure my clearance for the garage door and then add the other plate at the bottom if we have room, still leaving room for bigger tires next month. Currently I have 4 inches of clearance to the antenna.

 

[Markubis]

What other springs can you use? Serious question. The 5100's have 4.67" of stroke which I think is pretty sweet. Looking at upgrading my coils such as eibach coils at the lowest setting on the Bilstein shock. Not sure if this has been done or is possible.

I was just on the Bilstein website to see if they offer springs for a longer travel than the OEM springs but it doesn't appear that they do.
My suggestion is to get aftermarket springs that will handle the extra lift (more than 2")

Eibach makes a set as well as a few others.

 

[ryyck]

I got a set of Bilstein 5100 for all four corners and man do I love the way the truck handles now. I wanted to get the truck leveled and was talked out if the leveling kit. I got the kit from Stage 3 and had my local suspension shop install it. World of difference on the highway, highway curves, and light gravel/trail. I set the level at the max height. Its definitely not the rocking and rolling the stock suspension. It feels like im actually in control now.
Get yourself a set !!

My son is driving me nuts about doing this. Did it raise the Ranger up at all? What was the cost?

 

[Langwilliams]

I'm happy with the 1.8" setting. It appears to raise it 2" but I'm sure it will settle some after some driving.

 

[Superdannyboy]

I was just on the Bilstein website to see if they offer springs for a longer travel than the OEM springs but it doesn't appear that they do.
My suggestion is to get aftermarket springs that will handle the extra lift (more than 2")

Eibach makes a set as well as a few others.

Yep. I just ordered the eibach coils from stage 3 after Jason from stage 3 confirmed they will fit.

They provide 3" of lift when put at the lowest setting so no fiddling with preload and they have a higher spring rate.

I'm putting this strut combo on with the bajakits long travel so I'll be 3" higher and 3" wider up front.

Thanks for y'alls input.
Superdannyboy

 

[CompDude]

Just finished doing the fronts today.. Did the rear several weeks ago. Anyone debating this upgrade don't incredible return on the money spent.. The rears made a huge difference the fronts also made larger improvement than I anticipated.. I went with a 1.2 lift as I tow a bit

 

[ryyck]

Just finished doing the fronts today.. Did the rear several weeks ago. Anyone debating this upgrade don't incredible return on the money spent.. The rears made a huge difference the fronts also made larger improvement than I anticipated.. I went with a 1.2 lift as I tow a bit

You set the front Bilsteins at 1.5 inches...

Did that even out the ranger or was there still a bit of rake?

 

[CompDude]

You set the front Bilsteins at 1.5 inches...

Did that even out the ranger or was there still a bit of rake?

There is still a tad bit of rake if it was not raining right now I would take pics

 

[ryyck]

There is still a tad bit of rake if it was not raining right now I would take pics

That's great news for me. I was thinking 2 inches but did not want to over do the lift in the front.
I load the bed with hauling stuff, but towing is not a planned event. I did not want to over level in case I ever towed.
I appreciate the help and info.

 

[CompDude]

That's great news for me. I was thinking 2 inches but did not want to over do the lift in the front.
I load the bed with hauling stuff, but towing is not a planned event. I did not want to over level in case I ever towed.
I appreciate the help and info.

For everyone's information here are the selectable heights from the instructions. I went with #3

 

[ryyck]

For everyone's information here are the selectable heights from the instructions. I went with #3

Thanks for the info. I roughly tape measured the wheel well to the ground. It seemed to be about 2 inches to level. It's nice to not bump my head when I crawl under for an oil change.
Sometimes an inch or two really does matter....

 

[hoganpc15]

CompDude.......I am planning to do this same kit and was also interested in doing the 1.2" setting as I constantly drive with a bed full of junk! Would you be willing to measure the front and back of your truck after the 1.2" lift to see just how much rake is left?

 

[CompDude]

CompDude.......I am planning to do this same kit and was also interested in doing the 1.2" setting as I constantly drive with a bed full of junk! Would you be willing to measure the front and back of your truck after the 1.2" lift to see just how much rake is left?

There is an inch and a 1/4 of rake left

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