Bilstein 5160 + OME 2860 rear springs + OME 303001 front torsion bars — anyone running this or similar combo on a 100 series?

[2005BlackBeauty]

2005 US spec. Weekend driver, occasional moderate off-roading, no plans for a rear bumper/drawers/winch/armor besides the WK sliders i recently put on — just want a clean 1.5-2” lift that performs well on and off road. Been reading around and came up with the below list.

Bilstein 5160 shocks (front + rear)
OME 2860 rear coil springs
OME 303001 front torsion bars

I’ve found people running 5160s with Ironman/OME coils and one person running the 2860+303001 combo but with Bilstein 4600s instead of 5160s. Thinking of ordering from shocksurplus, does anyone have experience with them? Any thoughts on my build? Would I be better off with OEM springs? Much appreciated!

 

[Maxgrapene]

I would be interested in your final selection. I have a 2000 that I am getting ready to work on over the next year. Mine will be with front and rear armor with a swing out for a spare tire. I don't need any crazy approach and departure angles but robust enough to go off road through deeply rutted trails. My application is 90% highway with 10% decent off road capability while preserving the OEM driving experience with OEM sized tires.

 

[2005BlackBeauty]

I would be interested in your final selection. I have a 2000 that I am getting ready to work on over the next year. Mine will be with front and rear armor with a swing out for a spare tire. I don't need any crazy approach and departure angles but robust enough to go off road through deeply rutted trails. My application is 90% highway with 10% decent off road capability while preserving the OEM driving experience with OEM sized tires.

Ended up buying Ironman pro foam cell stage 3 kit. Currently 20% off. As i read more, the more I saw that 100 series owners don’t like bilstein setups for whatever reason

 

[mustardfj40]

Ended up buying Ironman pro foam cell stage 3 kit. Currently 20% off. As i read more, the more I saw that 100 series owners don’t like bilstein setups for whatever reason

Do you know if the stage 1 kit comes with torsion bars?

 

[NCMTNS]

I have most of this setup, only difference is 2865 rear springs. Check out my post/pics. I do have front and rear bumpers. No issues with Bilstein shocks. Love my setup.

 

[2000UZJ]

OEM Torsion Bars reindexed + Bilstein 5160's (or your choice) + Slee SOF2RH Springs = Heaven.

I would not upgrade your torsion bars with no plans for a front bumper, skids. They will only stiffen the ride. The OEM can be used here.