285/70/17 Open Country & Bilstein 5100’s installed

[steveconnery]

Just picked up the ol gal from the shop.
Last week we tried to install the Bilstein 6100’s and found the lower perch to be too large for the OEM coil. So we went with the 5100’s and they fit great. Looks pretty level on the 2nd Circlip.
Also Installed tire/wheels while they were at it.
We got 285/70/17 Toyo Open Country AT3’s
17x9 +25mm unreleased Black Rhinos.

Got lots of photos for you guys if interested in a similar set up!

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[Jason B]

So, you can adjust height just by moving the clip? Can it be adjusted after installation, or does it have to be taken apart?
This seems like a better option than coil top hat spacers.

How did you find these? Every site I go do says not available for '24 Ranger.

 

[steveconnery]

So, you can adjust height just by moving the clip? Can it be adjusted after installation, or does it have to be taken apart?
This seems like a better option than coil top hat spacers

it would have to be taken apart, moved up a clip, then coil back on. But each clip would need to be compressed more

 

[Jason B]

How did you find them? Did you search for Bronco, because every site I go to say "Not available for 24 Ranger".

 

[steveconnery]

How did you find them? Did you search for Bronco, because every site I go to say "Not available for 24 Ranger".

Yes they are for a 4 door Bronco

 

[AUME1996]

@steveconnery Could you take a measurement from center of wheel to edge of wheel well/fender, both front and back? Thanks!

 

[stemplar]

Just picked up the ol gal from the shop.
Last week we tried to install the Bilstein 6100’s and found the lower perch to be too large for the OEM coil. So we went with the 5100’s and they fit great. Looks pretty level on the 2nd Circlip.
Also Installed tire/wheels while they were at it.
We got 285/70/17 Toyo Open Country AT3’s
17x9 +25mm unreleased Black Rhinos.

Got lots of photos for you guys if interested in a similar set up!

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Wow, so it looks like (if I’m understanding correctly) with your setup having leveled the front and only one rung lower on the strut you can’t maintain factory ride height with these? Even the lowest rung looks like it would raise the front.

 

[steveconnery]

Wow, so it looks like (if I’m understanding correctly) with your setup having leveled the front and only one rung lower on the strut you can’t maintain factory ride height with these? Even the lowest rung looks like it would raise the front.

ya I think you’re right. Lowest is like .7 inch lift or something like that. It’s hard to say, all the measurements listed in packaging are for a broncos ride height

 

[steveconnery]

@steveconnery Could you take a measurement from center of wheel to edge of wheel well/fender, both front and back? Thanks!

Approx 24 inches front and 24 and a quarter in the rear

 

[maus92]

Could the 5100's just be installed as the front pair and leave the stock rear shocks in place? I have the FX4 package.

 

[gaiello1972]

so is the bronco suspension the same as the ranger as far as the coil overs? looking at getting fox coil overs and rear shocks

 

[Jason B]

Could the 5100's just be installed as the front pair and leave the stock rear shocks in place? I have the FX4 package.

Yeah, I think they could, as fronts and rear are sold separately.

 

[steveconnery]

Could the 5100's just be installed as the front pair and leave the stock rear shocks in place? I have the FX4 package.

Yes that’s what I did. Stock in the rear still.
though I have heard 2020-2023 ranger rears fit.

 

[steveconnery]

so is the bronco suspension the same as the ranger as far as the coil overs? looking at getting fox coil overs and rear shocks

Can’t really confirm. Only difference I see is the bilstein you use your OEM coil & top hat where as the fox would probably be a full kit and may not be the proper spring rate or top hat. Can’t say forsure!

 

[gaiello1972]

Oh interesting, does it ride bouncy or stiff at all?

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