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Getting ready to install my Bilstein 5100's front/rear

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by HardyMan, Aug 3, 2012.

  1. Aug 3, 2012 at 1:01 PM
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    HardyMan

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    I am going to be installing my 5100's on my 97 taco. I will be putting the front on the 2.5 setting. I do that will I have to put extend my brake lines or do anything else to the front end? Also what would you suggest for rear springs. Right now it has stock suspension.

     
  2. Aug 3, 2012 at 1:58 PM
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    SCSPerformance

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    you do not need extended front brake line for this. for the rear, if you're on a budget, you can just do an AAL.
     
  3. Aug 3, 2012 at 2:35 PM
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    HardyMan

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    I have a little cash to spend and would like to get something a bit nicer... But not to extreme:)
     
  4. Aug 3, 2012 at 5:13 PM
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    sirsaechao

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    A lift, some wheels, some tires, some performance, some cosmetic and then audio.
    If you have some cash but not enough for a full leaf pack you can get a 3-leaf progressive AAL too.
     
  5. Aug 13, 2012 at 8:25 AM
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    HardyMan

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    I will get getting a set of the three leaf AAL. Thanks for the info.
     
  6. Aug 13, 2012 at 8:29 AM
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    tan4x4

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    This is just what I did. Works great.
    The AAL pack I got only raised it by 1.5 inches, so I used the 1.25" setting on the front bilsteins.
     

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