Another Bilstein 5100 thread

[Travis1024]

Hey all - looking for some opinions here that I couldn’t find reading through countless 5100 threads. My ‘16 is set right now at the third setting (1.26) with a 1.25 top spacer totaling ~2.5. I’ve read 3” + is a no go for geometry purposes, but want to get another 1/4 inch or so, getting to ~2.75” (without doing a full lift) because I do have slight rub now. With keeping/increasing ride quality in mind, here are my proposed options -

 

1) second setting at .75” + 2” top spacer

2) stay third setting at 1.26 and switch from 1.25 to 1.5 spacer 

3) top setting at 1.85 and + 1”spacer. 

 

All of these giving putting me about spot on where I’d like to be

 

Im not too versed on spring preload, etc. so that’s where my slight confusion of spacer vs adjustable assembly comes from. 

 

Any my advice on the best overall setup is appreciated.