I have read numerous instances were folks say the 5100 is less stiff on the bottom setting compared to highest setting. Makes sense since it wouldnt be pre loaded at all.
Just had 5100s installed all 4. Wow what a difference!!!!! i had the black shocks and at 50,000 miles they were toast! I had the 2 inch Rough Country spacer on also......It was riding terrible!! What an absolute difference I really am impressed. Thing is though the shop installed the Blisteins at the stock setting and kept the spacer on, however it rides so good i think i will just keep it as is. It rides better than it ever did.
Do you mind measuring just how much rake you have? Ground to fender front and back? about to do the same set up but was hoping for about an inch of rake.
Your harsh ride is because of the LT tire not the level. 10 ply tire rides rough compared to stock tires. See a lot of guys thinking the rougher ride is due to the level and not the LT tires they just added too.