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Bilstein 5100 + eibach or stock?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by CrackaBruski, Apr 24, 2012.

  1. Apr 24, 2012 at 7:48 AM
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    CrackaBruski

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    I have a set of the Bilstein 5100 for my 2004 tacoma, I havent put them in as of yet, If I went with the Eibach spring will I be getting the same amount of hight as if I ran the OEM spring? also witch notch should I be running on the front struts?

    Also....I have 1 1/4 inch rear shackle and I have an AAL to be installed as well should i be running both or do i go back to an OEM shackle?

    thanks.
     
  2. Apr 24, 2012 at 7:49 AM
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    You leave the Billy at 0 for the Eibach on the first gens.
     
  3. Apr 24, 2012 at 7:49 AM
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    Eibach springs on 1st gens give 3" of lift with out preloading the springs...
     
  4. Apr 24, 2012 at 9:43 AM
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    so at 0 with the eibach's and on 3 with OEM springs?
     
  5. Apr 24, 2012 at 9:44 AM
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  6. Apr 24, 2012 at 11:09 AM
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    thanks
     
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    What about 2nd gens and the height setting with Billys?
     
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    I have my 5100s set at 0 and Eibach 620 coils on the front. Dakar leaf pack on the back with 5100s. I couldn't be happier with how it looks and how it feels on the road. Also did the diff drop on the front. This is how it sits after the install. Pretty level.

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    Hope this helps.
     

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