I installed Bilstein 5100s on my otherwise stock suspension GX470. On full droop the UCA hits the spring to the point where that's what actually limits down travel. I did my best to rotate the spring so that the UCA falls in between the coils, but that wasn't enough. This doesn't actually bother me driving around, but it does make it almost impossible to take the shock/spring out. The suspension never fully unloads, and even after you remove the bolt on the bottom of the shock, the stock remains loaded pressing into the pocket on the LCA. Basically the suspension can't droop enough to fully onload the shock/spring. The lower spring perch is on the lowest spring clip position, stock top hats, stock spring with ~200k miles. Can't think of anything else about the setup that would be relevant, but feel free to ask.
I'm shocked (definitely a pun) that I could not find any documentation of this on this forum or any other. I can't imagine I'm the fist person to put 5100's on stock suspension.
Does anyone have any recommendations for an aftermarket UCA that allows for more clearance around the spring but retains proper caster/camber for stock ride height? Most UCA's I see advertise caster/camber adjustment to correct for 2+ inch lifts.
I'm shocked (definitely a pun) that I could not find any documentation of this on this forum or any other. I can't imagine I'm the fist person to put 5100's on stock suspension.
Does anyone have any recommendations for an aftermarket UCA that allows for more clearance around the spring but retains proper caster/camber for stock ride height? Most UCA's I see advertise caster/camber adjustment to correct for 2+ inch lifts.