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Bilstein 5100 with 3' lift question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jadiaz23, Mar 16, 2012.

  1. Mar 16, 2012 at 1:27 PM
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    jadiaz23

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    Hi,

    New member and wanted to get some useful information. I have a 3' lift kiton my 2006 Tacoma. Just bought me some Bilsteins 5100 to replace my old stockshocks, should I leave my spacers on or take them off and run the billies atthe highest setting (2.5)?

    I like the way my truck looks at 3' and I don’t do too much off road stuff. I’ve been getting differentsuggestion from different people.

    Take the front t spacers off leave the back, Take them both off. Buy newspring coils and so forth.



    Help Please
     
  2. Mar 16, 2012 at 1:32 PM
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    pudge151

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    ditch the spacers for sure
     
  3. Mar 16, 2012 at 2:17 PM
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    Take both the front and rear spacers and run the bilsteins at max 2.5? I like the 3' lift look will there be a huge difference between 3 and 2.5? Im running 285 75 16 tires.

    Thanks
     
  4. Mar 16, 2012 at 2:18 PM
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    If you want 3"out of the billies, run them with a thin top plate spacer from toytec.

    A single apostrophe is feet btw.
     
  5. Mar 16, 2012 at 2:21 PM
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    1/2"
     
  6. Mar 16, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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    Thanks.
     

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