Hi, I have an 07 4x4

I am getting bigger tires and lifting. I have searched all over the site and everybody has provided a wealth of info on what will fit (thank-you for that). So I know I want either 275/*60* r20 OR 275/*65* r20 (looks will make my final decision).

However, it appears most people go with a higher level than what I think I may go for. I am leaning toward either a stand-alone 1" front level (5100 shocks) or a 1" lift all the way around (again 5100 all the way around or maybe 3" blocks)--- (I like a slight rake look)

Has anyone done this with the aforementioned tire sizes; and do you have photos? I just want to see how it looks so I know what I like before I drop serious money and regret what I did.

Thanks!!

 

I guess nobody had this set-up?

 

Bilstein 5100's in front, set at 1".

Bilstein in the rear, raised the back 0.5"

Running 275/60R20's on stock wheels.

Hope this helps!

 

Thanks Hawkz.

What are the setting options on the 5100? is it stock, 1", and 2"?

And what tires are those? I like the look you ended up with!!

And, how does it ride? I'm all road so I need some softness for potholes but want to be able to take corners!! LOL

 

I honestly don't remember all the Bilstein settings, but you can easily look on the website and find out.

The tires I use are Copper LTZ's, they are a hybrid all terrain and street tire. I ride 90% highway so they are great for me.
http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Sport...-ZEON-LTZ.aspx

The ride is great. The tires are made for mainly street so they ride roads and handle very well, 10 times better than the stock Pirelli's I had. The only "issue" is that they are made for sport/street and they aren't offered in anything over 33". Next time I get tires, I might get the same LTZ's in 305/55R20 they would look really good I think(I'd need wider wheels though).

 

Thanks Again Hawkz.

I'll look into those LTZs as they sound perfect for me as I have been leaning toward the 275/60/20s so I don't kill my mileage with the bigger 65.

But I don't want a huge gap in my wheel wells, which is why I am torn between the 2" and 3" level setting as people have said they get differing results and I want to maintain at least a .5" rake to the front.

If I use a 275/65, i'm definitely going 2" level, but the 1" looks good with those 33s

Are those bilsteins or ranchos stiffer than the stock shocks? I don't want stiffer, that's for sure!!

 

Yes they are a bit firmer, because they are better shocks. I love the ride. If you hit a bump it rebounds instantly.

It's not mushy like stock. I'd recommend them to anyone.

 

Well, I'm ordering in the next week.

Bilstein 5100. Front and rear.
Goodyear SR-A 275/60R20

I am going to have the front shocks installed at the same time I am getting the passenger side exhaust manifold leak repaired. I'll do the rears myself when I get it back.

I am leaning toward the 1" level (mid setting on the 5100), but would still love to see more pictures if anyone out there has them.

Lastly, should I replace my front coil springs as well?

Thanks