Confusing results with Bilstein 6112 and 5100 installed.

[MADHATTER2479]

So I have the truck now. I'm really confused about this entire process to be honest but here's the update.

The truck has a 1/2 inch rake remaining after installing the 6112 and the 5100. That's down from 3.5". The 6112 are set to 2" of lift and the 5100 I don't believe add or remove any height in the rear? So somehow a 2" level has gotten me to 1/2" rake. I'm attaching some pictures of the install can anyone comment if this looks right and if the CV axle angles are too aggressive?

These are 285/65/20 on stock offset by the way, the upper control arm is insanely close to the tire I didn't realize it would be like this. should i get some spacers?

Also there are a lot of balancing weights I thought the Falkens would be more round from factory.

Hello Dothedew. I realize this is an older post but do you have any updated info about your 6112 setup results? I just received my order from Stage 3 for the year 21/22 6112/springs/5100 rears. My truck is a 22 Supercab/4WD/5.0. I want to have my shop set them up with the 5th notch 2” setting but I only want to do this install once. I’m concerned about ending up with well over 2” because of the CV angles and boot stress. If the 4th notch 1.5” setting came out to be closer to 2” that’d be great. I want more than 1.5” and no more than 2”. I’d appreciate any input you might have.
Thanks!

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[thebestbear]

So how did it work out for you?
I'm about to do the same kit.

 

[24STX]

Just ordered a set from Hotshot OffRoad! They are great, having Colten set the Clip at level3 as I have the 2.7 and will be happy with ~1.5” as I also tow.

 

[thebestbear]

Changing the lift in the front will also change how the rear sits. It's just physics.
Also keep in mind the tow and payloads can make a slight difference.
As far as gas weight changing the rake, I just measured mine and the results are enough to note.
Pretty interesting that with a full tank left and right rake is even. That's 266 pounds more gas weight.


4 Gallons gas: - 36 Gallons gas:

Left front 37.5" - 37.5"
Left Rear 40.75" - 40.25"
Right front 37.75" - 37.75"
Right rear 40.75" - 40.5"

Left Rake 3.25" - 2.75"
Right Rake 3.0" - 2.75"

 

[NitroDarwin]

It is not just bilstein, I recently installed Eibach coilovers and the max 2.3in lift ended up being closer to 3in on my supercrew 5.0

 

[Porpoise Hork]

Keep in mind that you will get some settling over a few weeks to a couple months as the new springs slowly compress with the weight of the vehicle on them. See this all the time especially with lowering springs. People always complain that their car/truck is sitting too high on the new springs, but after a month or two the final ride height is attained and almost always is right where the desired height is supposed to be and all is good.

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