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Eibach/Bilstein: Suspension upgrade input needed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Maxicooper, Jan 21, 2014.

  1. Jan 21, 2014 at 9:03 AM
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    Maxicooper

    Maxicooper [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi, recently I was reserching and gathering some informations, to upgrade the suspension of my '14 DCSB TRD off-road. I'm looking at a slight lift upfront, with some handling improvement for on, and "light" off-road (dirt/gravel/muddy/snow/sand). I'm not looking for all out rock climbing type, or the like.

    Here is the combination that I'm looking at:
    Front: Eibach coils/5100s set at zero
    Rear: 5160s/stock 4 leaf springs

    I'm wondering if this would be a good set up. Will this improve the ride quality? I'd like the ride to be just a little firmer.
    What would be the total lift from the combination of Eibach coils and 5100 set at zero.
    Would the suspension travel be increased? If so, should I modify the bump stops to accomodate the gain?

    Any input would be appreciated. :D
     
  2. Jan 21, 2014 at 10:09 AM
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    ME OFF Rd

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    - Digital Fit WeatherTechs - OME 885x Coils w/ Bilstein 5100's @ 0" - Rear Bilstein 5100's with ToyTec 2" AAL
    I can't remember what height you will achieve with the Eibach's at 0 but I went with the OME 885 (a little lighter spring) and I couldn't be happier. So far I think my truck rides great, A little more stiff then stock but in a good way, more like a truck should be.

    PICs in my gallery of lift, my Front settled out to about 2.5” of lift and rear to 2”

    My setup
    - Front OME 885x Coils w/ Bilstein 5100's @0" with ¼” spacer on Driver side
    - Rear Bilstein 5125's with 2" Toytec AAL
    Shocks
    http://downsouthmotorsports.com/i-11693375-toyota-tacoma-05-2013-front-rear-bilstein-5100-ride-height-adjustable-shocks.html
    AAL
    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Rear-ToyTec-Add-A-Leafs_p_10.html
    Spacer
    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Front-Top-Plate-Spacer-One--14_p_351.html
    Coils
    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Front-Tacoma-OME-Lift-Coils-_p_1011.html
     
  3. Jan 21, 2014 at 10:25 AM
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    Pugga

    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

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    I had that front lift (Bilstein 5100's set at 0 with Eibach coils) and was happy with it. It rode nice but was noticably more firm than stock. It wasn't jarring, but brake induced nose dive and body roll was greatly reduced. I gained right about the advertised 1.6" of lift and I had a V6 DCSB 4x4. Shock travel will be the same as stock except, due to the longer/stiffer coils, you'll gain 1.5" in up travel and lose 1.5" in down travel.

    As far as the rear, I was running 5100's so I can't comment on that rear setup.
     
  4. Jan 21, 2014 at 11:41 AM
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    Maxicooper

    Maxicooper [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks guys.

    After more research, most likely I will go with the following set up:

    Front: OME 883/5100s set at zero.
    Rear: Stock 4 leaf springs/5160s

    Anyone with the above set up please share the experience. Thanks again.
     

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