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What setting for front Bilstein 5100s?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tr0gd0r, Dec 19, 2012.

  1. Dec 19, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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    tr0gd0r

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    I have a 2012 Double Cab TRD Off Road edition and I want to put Bilstein 5100s up front to give it a little lift. What setting should I use on them to make sure to level the truck out?

    I want the truck to be level or the rear to be slightly higher than the front. I definitely don't want to have the front higher than the rear.

    I don't carry a load in the bed at all and don't do any towing.

    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Dec 19, 2012 at 2:48 PM
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    TRSJimmy

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    With TSB: 1.75 (3rd clip from the bottom)
    Without TSB: .85 (2nd clip from the bottom)
     
  3. Dec 19, 2012 at 2:57 PM
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    Can I get the TSB on a 2012?
     
  4. Dec 19, 2012 at 3:43 PM
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    I don't think there is a TSB yet.
     
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    I'd go w/ .85
     
  6. Dec 19, 2012 at 4:15 PM
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    I have the same truck and went with 1.75 and loved it. Though the ride took a hit that's why I went with Toytec coils. But yes if u want the rear to be a tad higher. 85.
     
  7. Dec 20, 2012 at 9:22 AM
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    Which part did you get from ToyTec?
     
  8. Dec 20, 2012 at 10:25 AM
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    I got the Bilstein/Toytec coils which give you 0.85 lift while setting the 5100s at 0. But I wanted 2.5 so I set the 5100s at 0.85 plus the new coils gave me 2.5. It's a nice ride and way better then stock.
     
  9. Dec 20, 2012 at 2:28 PM
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    Did u do anything to the back?
     
  10. Dec 20, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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    Yup went with the icon Aal 1.5. Slightly higher in the rear but not by much.
     
  11. Dec 20, 2012 at 8:17 PM
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    Thanks! I have really been debating this setup. Anything i need to know. Is it alright if i asked how much you paid. thanks again
     
  12. Dec 20, 2012 at 11:14 PM
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    5100s-299 Dsm
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    toytec/eibach coils-160 toytec
     
  13. Dec 22, 2012 at 11:27 PM
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    ok thanks for the info
     

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