Suspension Upgrade- Bilstein 5100

Agreed, the spacers should come out. The Bilsteins actually have extended travel despite not being advertised that way. The spacers could expose them to damage.

See here at approx 3:30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATmyTbMJL3o&t=304s

 

i believe he has 5100s in the rear not the front. The video is only for front travel struts not shocks.

what does the 5100 rear shocks max out at?

 

No, he states "actually lifted the rear 3 inches which was more than I was expecting because I also have a 175lb roof top tent installed. I had a local shop install 5100s on the front with the stock coils and set on the top 2.5 measurement." So, I take it he has full lift 5100s up front plus the spacers.

 

my bad. However the 5100s in the rear didnt lift the rear 3”, that came from the OME springs. Thus my comment about the 5100 in the rear being maxed out bc they are only meant for 0-2” of lift in the rear.

 

True on the rear. The lift comes from the springs in the rear but my concern is the front.
Rears are about 15 compressed and 23 extended.

 

To clarify, the rear lifted 3 inches from what the stocks had settled to. I'm sure my stock springs had some sag. I'm measuring from the ground to middle of fender. I am taking the front spacers out and re-evaluate the rake. I could always go back and swap out the 2895 for

$250 2895E ARB/OME Coil Spring Rear Coil Prado Swb 4/03 Onr (2895E)

2895E. Thanks for all the helpful replies!

 

I had the spacers removed and now I have a 2 inch rake. I am including a photo in case anyone else ends up in this same scenario. I ordered a set of

$250 2895E ARB/OME Coil Spring Rear Coil Prado Swb 4/03 Onr (2895E)

2895E springs and sitting side by side they don’t look much taller than the stock springs, but I am gonna assume they won’t sag as much as the factory coils. I am going to switch them out with the 2895 coils and see where it sits. I would like to get close to a 1 inch rake, and I’d also like to fit in my garage with the rooftop tent installed.