4Runner Bilstein 5100s with 1.75 / 1.5 inch lift
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Welcome to 4Runner Version 2.0! Sitting in the shadows for too long, the 4Runner is finally getting some love. First off is the 1.75 / 1.5 inch lift adjustment. Wheels, tires, bumper, sliders, roof rack and more are on the way. Subscribe to stay up to date on my progress!
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This is a nice setup! When bilstein 5100s are set to 1.75” on 4Runners with 3rd row seats, the 1.5” rear lift is optimal! Anything less will make the vehicle sag.
Good work!
4runner looks great now Mike! 🤙🏼
Hi mike 1.75 front and 1.5 rear?
Can’t wait to see how it turns out, Mike. Love seeing the evolution of your vehicles and the thoughts/processes behind everything 👍🏼 keep it up
When stradman jeep gladiator 6x6 is done you and him should collab and make a vs off-road video
Not sure a 6x6 gladiator and a mild 4Runner build wouldn't be much of an apples to apples comparison but I think the 4Runner would hold its own.
Just to dispel the myth about 5100’s getting stiffer the higher the front settings. It’s a LIE. There is no difference between any setting. 1st 4Runner was 2.5/1.5
Second 4 runner is 3/2. I used a 1/4 inch spacer on top of the assembly to make it 3”
Either truck fully loaded with 4 adults. No sag ant it handled everything like a champ!
Been following your content for years now and appreciate your videography of it! I did a 5100 lift on mine 30K miles ago, set 1.75 front and a 1" Cornfed Spacer on the rear. Liked it for awhile, but she looks saggy in the butt now. Probably going to do the Bilstein B12s as well. I want a slight forward rake. There's tons of other options, but that seems very tried and true. Are there any others you would have considered that give the same rear lift?
Are the stock tires here 265?
I am a function over form. I do not care about the "look" of things.
I hope to do a lift to my 2020. But a winch is more in my future than a lift.
The functional advantage will be nice too but I guess I'm shallow - looks were my main motivation :-)
@@DrivenCompanion Nah bro. That is awesome. It looks good. I don't buy something if I can't use it. My wife lives art, I feel it belongs in a museum and not on my wall (poor woman, I do buy her flowers...as much as it pains me. Lol)
So sorry about your dad!
I’m thinking about 1.75” in the front and leaving the rear alone. Would that work?
I just did the front and back in mine. Started with the front 1.75. it was higher than the back
@@hectorgarza5026 I did 5100’s all around the fronts at .85” setting and no lift in the rear. It lifted my 4Runner .5” front and back. Wish it was a tad bit stiffer.
thats my set up now been running it for 2 years couldn't be happier! the stance and ride is perfect great job
I really like the stance. Would you say it sits quite level now? Always fearing a reverse rake. Thanks for your video!
Yes it seems to be quite level - I am very much opposed to reverse rakes too.
I have the exact same lift and I have about a 1.5” rake. I’ve had this set up for about a year now and the stock springs seemed to have settled a bit but it still looks good. You def will not have the Carolina squat
@@nathanstephens2584 haha! the Carolina Squat. Who knows, might be a 4runner thing one day.
Nice! I'm ready to see those new tires. I'm surprised with the lift you'd have to do any cutting up front with a zero offset rim?
Looking at buying the same setup but wondering if I should get the heavy duty B12 springs instead as I will be heading for a 6 weeks roadtrip with rooftop tent, camping gear, girlfriend and dog. Do you thing the set up you have would be fine or I should get the Heavy duty B12 springs? Thanks, jeep up the great videos!
Just got my Bilstein's haven't put them on yet one thing I can say is buy your Bilstein shocks from anyone but Bilstein they are the worst customer service people I have ever delt with extremely shady
Did you us the stock UCAs for the 1.75 lift?
Thanks
have you noticed any issues running the bilstein 5100s in the cold weather?
can you tell exactly what 5100 did you got for your 4runner ?
How do you like the ride quality compared to stock SR5 shocks?
I have stock tires falken wildpeak at3w i going 275 1.75 in front i have a 1inch spacer in rear it seems to much rake b12 spring does it give alot of rake
Forward rake or rear?
Wait...did you get divorced? j/k
My wife would never let me touch her car.
Looks good man.
She might regret this by the time I'm done :-)
Hi Mike, I like your videos and am following them to install the Bill Steen 5100 on my forerunner. I noticed in your video that you discarded the black dust boot cover. I’ve also seen other videos where they leave it on, so I called BillSteen and they said to keep it on. I don’t know if you corrected that or if you left them off but I wanted to let you know.
Thanks, I received a comment after the fact recommending to leave these on as well. They just seemed so cheap.
Do you have to do a drop diff or UCA?
Looks good! I will be going with the exact same setup. How bad is the drivers side lean? Did you add any spacers to the drivers side? Thanks
I haven't noticed any lean... when I did my FJ cruiser I adjusted the coils separately to accommodate the lean and didn't notice there either... maybe I'm not looking close enough?
I am trying to do the same type of lift! I have a pair of gifted Icon 2 inch springs would they work with the Blistein 5100s? And would they work at 1.75 without a squat or would I need to put it up another level?
If you have 2” springs then just leave the shocks at stock height nob. The shocks are rated for up to 2.5 inch height. You only raise the lift on the shock when there is no lift on the spring. In your case you have the lift from the spring.
What’s all the trimming you had to do?
Body mount cut sounds aggressive
Hi Mike thanks to your videos I got the courage to do 5100 installation myself. I also set my front to the 3rd clip, 1.75 inches. I installed Bilstein coils in the rear and it gave it about 1.5 inch lift. I definitely like the look now. I do notice that it had a slight rake which I don’t mind. Did you notice after a while your rear coils began to break in and eventually give you a more even and balanced look? Or was yours pretty much even front to back immediately after install? Either way I am very pleased with the final look and feel of the suspension.
Glad that you were able to take it on yourself and that my videos helped! I didn't notice any change over time but I've heard others say they noticed some settling in the front with time.
With the added height, was there any need to do a diff drop or UCA?
I’m wondering the same
check yota expedition
did you have to extend the brake lines for this setup?
Nope
Eibach dude!
What about 275s for a happy medium
I'm also curious and interested in a 275 for the "happy medium" option. Mike, what do you think?
@@gregstevenson501do you think I should able to run a 275/70/17 tires with a .85 lift in the front with no trimming?
Nice rig 👏🏻
Great look Mike. For me I'm wanting level, not lifted. So If I went with the 5100's on my 2020 ORP at setting 3 (1.75") and stock suspension in the rear would that be a good compromise to save a few $'s. And any issues for those with KDSS?
If you go 1.75" in the front your rear end will be sagging. If you want to just level it I'd recommend .85" with the Bilstein 5100s. Shouldn't be any issues with KDSS either...
@@DrivenCompanion Thanks Mike. I got the local shop to install the 5100's at 1.75" and right now everything is dead level when i measure it on a flat surface, but when I drive it it feels as though the back end is slightly lower. I'll monitor it for a few months to see if a sag develops. If so, I'll go to setting 2 as you suggested.
Did you have to get an alignment after?
@@biradorfam9330 - didn’t have to but the dealer strongly recommended it, and they bundled it into the price.
Is that possible to do 1.75 front and back? Any problem?
You would have too mich rake. I had 2 front 1.75 rear & ihad to put a 1/4 in spacer in thr front to lessen the rake
Agreed that the rake would be too much unless you’re really loaded up in the back.
It’s all about preference, people who actually use their rigs for camping, towing and hauling things want to leave rake, F1.75/R1.75 would make sense otherwise it would squat in the rear like a dog pooping. If it’s just a mall crawler then what upperleftnorthwest said is fine.
Personally I went with 3/2.5 in my 4runner still leaving a nice rake, I love the look and can still load it up and it looks great!! 🤙🏼
Mike looks great as usual. Would love to see your FJ, and the 4runner on some nice camping weekend trail runs together. Kinda of a dynamic comparison over the same terrain.
Hey Mike. Looks really good. Is there a reason that you went with new coil overs in the rear and not just adjust the Bilsteins in the rear to the next clip?
To lift the rear you have to do either a spacer or new coils. The 5100s can handle the height but won't raise the back alone.
How does it ride?? I’m getting that exact setup next weekend. I got the heavy duty B12 coils for my camper.
Rides great... honestly haven't noticed a difference.
How did you like the heavy duty B12's? I occasionally tow a utility trailer and would like a stiffer rear spring but worried that it might be too stiff as a my 4Runner is a daily driver.
@@stovar1182As an everyday, it’s noticeable in the rear… but not more than that. As long as you keep the front somewhat soft. For towing the safety factor is a no brainer. I was forced off the road in a construction zone with a 4500lb trailer and I was in complete control.