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only 3 settings for 5100?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 4x4yota, May 21, 2013.

  1. May 21, 2013 at 9:33 PM
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    4x4yota

    4x4yota [OP] 4wd is awesome

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    I just got a set of 5100 shocks for my 02 tacoma and from the photos and install it show 4 adjustment grooves meaning first setting 0, second setting .85, third setting 1.25, and forth setting 2.5.
    But my shocks only have 3 grooves not 4...so what are the settings?
     
  2. May 21, 2013 at 9:36 PM
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    JLee

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    0, 1.25 & 2.5 the 1st gens only have 3.
     
  3. May 21, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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    taco terror

    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    2nd gen 5100's have four, 1st gens only have three.

    • Bottom=0" lift
    • Middle setting is disputed on how much lift it gives but it is close to 1"
    • Top setting gives 2.5"
     
  4. May 21, 2013 at 9:39 PM
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    taco terror

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  5. May 21, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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    Ok. I didnt know that when i ordered them. I guess my research wasnt deep enough.
    I got a one inch lift shackle for the back so i hope with the 1.25 setting in the front and an inch in the back will look good....i would hate to have a bro lean haha
     
  6. May 21, 2013 at 9:43 PM
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    I heard/read you can get the ones with 4 setting it was a specific vendor can't remember who at the moment?
     

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