So I upgraded the old and tired stock shocks to Bilstein 5125 all around. Now the front is way higher. How can I level the rig?
The front of my 40 is higher than the back after putting on new Billstein shocks. How can i fix this? (1 Viewer)
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The leafs look ok. They are stock and not sagging
WarDamnEagle
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Shocks don't typically change the height of the vehicle. Are you sure it wasn't already sitting like that?
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This is how ot looked before the new shocks. Still a bit higher in the front but not as high as it is now.
reddingcruiser
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The 5125 IS a gas-filled shock, but I find interesting that the front was affected like that. This may be a silly question, but did you put the rears in front???
Put a winch on the front to correct the problem.
reddingcruiser
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Rear extended difference vs. front is about 4" . Collapsed difference is about 2".
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Do you think a rear leaf spring with 2.25 lift would balance it out. Front is 2 inches higher exactly
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I changed them months ago. I've out maybe 5 miles on the truck since then.
The 5125's come in 2 different pressure ranges. Did you verify that you got 4 of the same ? If so the higher pressure one could cause the condition you have because the fronts are straight up and down where as the rears are tilted which would give the force of the shock much less power to lift hence the front is higher.
If you don't think the 5125's will raise the front some degree, buy some of the 270lb ones and cut the strap, 2 of those on the front of a 40 would have some effect.
If you don't think the 5125's will raise the front some degree, buy some of the 270lb ones and cut the strap, 2 of those on the front of a 40 would have some effect.
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Would leaf springs that lift 2.25 Inches balance it out?
reddingcruiser
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Find out what went wrong before heading down an expensive rabbit hole.
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I put these all around,, Bilstein 5125 Series Shock Absorber 33-062518
Exactly, the 5125 comes in different lengths. Perhaps there is a mistake there.
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Bilstein 5125 series | Marlin Crawler, Inc.
Bilstein's superior single tube, gas pressure design provides fade-free performance and long life. Delivers improved damping control and a smooth ride on all road surfaces at any speed. Solid axle ...
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Maybe you forgot to take your MIL out of the back after the weekend !
Maybe you forgot to take your MIL out of the back after the weekend !
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My MIL calls my 40 a death trap as do everyone else in my family .
@Javadca20 ... I've been trying to figure out which ones to order for my truck with an Old Man Emu lift for a while now. After reading through the various threads, I'm still not 100% sure which ones to order.
Here's what I'm using regarding length:
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Here's what I'm using regarding length:
FJ40 Shock Absorber Options - Compressed and Extended Length Data
Looking for the correct shocks for an SUA FJ40 (intended for up to 50mm lift over stock) but realized it’s not that easy to find the compressed and extended length numbers. I figure it’s ideal to determine the compressed and extended limits (eye to eye) of your vehicle's suspension as a primary...
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