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Bilstein Question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by AdamSD, Nov 14, 2013.

  1. Nov 14, 2013 at 4:09 PM
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    AdamSD

    AdamSD [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Im in need of new shocks and i want to get bilstein 5100's all the way around. Would putting the front at the middle setting level me out or give me a bro lean. Im looking to level out my truck. Also, if you have picture that would be great too. thanks
     
  2. Nov 14, 2013 at 4:33 PM
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    marintacoma

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  3. Nov 14, 2013 at 4:46 PM
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    thanks man, do you like the ride quality of them?
     
  4. Nov 14, 2013 at 4:47 PM
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    jspansel

    jspansel Just duct tape it

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    I got some Billies waiting for me for Xmas and will be doing them at 2.5" and a 2" AAL in the rear. Cant wait.
     
  5. Nov 14, 2013 at 4:47 PM
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    thanks man, do you like the ride quality of them?
     
  6. Nov 14, 2013 at 7:46 PM
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    they actually ride really nice, there is not too much preload. am considering putting ome 881 on and trying to get a little more of a lift but we will see.
     
  7. Nov 14, 2013 at 9:46 PM
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    BDBSoCal

    BDBSoCal The Safety Guy

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    Did the 1.75" setting on my 2004 - leveled out nicely. Fun to drive when you replace all four!
     
  8. Nov 14, 2013 at 11:54 PM
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    4WD cRaZy oLdmAn

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    Grey wire MOD, deck plate, diff breather MOD, 2nd gen. OME 883# on Tundra 5100's, OMD custom 3" leafsprings, rear shock relocation, Ivan Stewart TRD rims w/285/75/16's, '02 bumper MOD, Famous Fabrications sliders , LED interior/exterior lights, bed bar, Custom tube bumper, Old school KC day lighters,Red Ring 8" HID flood, Kenwood vhf 2M.. umm some other shit I'm forgetting right now
    You can't go wrong with the 5100's , def. worth every dime & seeing how your a local SD guy, hit me up before you do anything to your rear susp.

    I can help.....;)
     
  9. Nov 15, 2013 at 5:52 AM
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    wolfgang123

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    1. How did you get your quarter window tint to match your main window tint? I know nothing about tint and had mine done at a local line-x shop and was told that the factory window tint was "permanent" so my rear window has a slight mirror effect to it and doesn't match my back glass or other window.

    2. I have tried to transport my MTB like you have done in your picture (normal mountain bike no DH bikes with massive tires or anything) and i cant figure out a simple way to strap the bikes down to keep them moving everywhere. How to keep yours in place? maybe the angle of my head tube/down tube just wont work for the over the tail gate method. idk.
     
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  10. Nov 15, 2013 at 12:08 PM
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    marintacoma

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    I just had the front tinted to 5% to match the rear, and also if you put a moving pad or something under it it should keep it from moving as much, then bungee cord around the top tube if it still moves or you like to take corners fast!
     
  11. Nov 15, 2013 at 12:12 PM
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    SOS CONCEPTS

    SOS CONCEPTS Bumper builder

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    I think you'll sit pretty level with it at the middle setting. I got mine set 0 with EIBACH coils and it gave 3.25'' of lift with 2" AAl in the rear

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