[Jlong79]

Ok, so I'm new here and have the 08 4x4 TRD and have been searching for comments on replacing the front stock bilsteins with the 5100 adjustable. Since I have the TRD with stock bilsteins all around is it recommended to still replace the back ones? Or will it be fine to keep the original back ones and just add the fronts? Truck has 35,000 miles on it and about to add its first set of new tires.

Thanks for any replies

 

[Boudin]

You can just do the fronts, no problems

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[Jlong79]

Ok thanks

 

[stoph]

i am thinking about doing the same thing in the near future, should be a good upgrade

 

[Jlong79]

Yea , I hope so I have been reading so much on this subject with a lot of different Opinions.
I was close to going with the LRO kit but have since decided that the bilsteins 5100 Adjustable was the best route for me. I plan on doing this myself just need to get the coil compressor. Should I install before new tires? Adding the BFGR AT KOs not sure on size yet. Thinking that maybe before, so mount ,balance and alignment at same time.

 

[stoph]

Yeah I would think that would be the best route to get everything done at once.


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[Jlong79]

Well back from vacation today and started install on bilstein adjustable. First one took a while ( first time to remove front shock/sturt from a vehicle ) but second went on fast. Now tires and alignment!

 

[Boudin]

Post pics when done

 

[Jlong79]

Will do

 

[stoph]

Get it done yet?!?


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[Jlong79]

A few pics from today before new tires...
First time to upload pics so I hope I get this right.. IPhone 5

 

[Jlong79]

I will load a few more later, still have about 1" rake but its fine with me

 

[Jlong79]

Second pic

 

[stoph]

Looks great


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[Jlong79]

Ride seems to be fine, after test drive I did lose a little lift but still just the 1" rake. Guess everything just settled ,I measured several different ways and times before and after.

My question now is the size tires on factor wheels ? I think I am just going to try and go with the 275/70 if I can , and I'm now not sure what brand. I was sure on BF Goodrich AT KO but am open to any suggestions on the AT tires!
Thanks for looking

 

[Jlong79]

Thanks

 

[sandwich]

You can fit 275/70r18 with stock suspension, what setting did u put the billies on?

 

[Jlong79]

I went with the middle setting

 

[Jlong79]

The math showed what I have now, just wasn't sure if I should have went to top setting.

 

[stoph]

Wow I thought that would be the top setting


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