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Bilstein 5100's Setting

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by fitogarza17, Feb 19, 2015.

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What Setting?

Poll closed Jul 19, 2015.
  1. 2.5 front, 1.5 rear

    28.2%
  2. 1.75 front, 1.5 rear

    35.9%
  3. 1.75 front, 0 rear

    35.9%
  1. Feb 19, 2015 at 9:02 PM
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    MTyota

    MTyota Well-Known Member

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    Blocks and jacking the billys should be fine for looks but i wouldn't wheel on it at all. I would recommend a front dif drop kit and rear drive shaft bearing drop with that much lift to avoid driveline vibration as well. Also seems like a lot of people say to put a 1/4" spacer on the driver side coil to level it out
     
  2. Feb 19, 2015 at 9:04 PM
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    zippsub9

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    Shit bolted onto other shit, and junk.

    Technically no, but for safety's sake and because you are asking, then you probably should. Go to any autozone/pepboys/(places like that) and rent one.
     
  3. Feb 19, 2015 at 9:39 PM
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    glwood6

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    Don't do the front dif drop kit.
     
  4. Feb 20, 2015 at 5:52 AM
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    Blze001

    Blze001 Breaks things.

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    IIRC the front diff drop is really only needed for 2"+, right?
     
  5. Feb 20, 2015 at 8:17 AM
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    MTyota

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    Yeah and he's talking about 2.5" by jacking stock coils on the billys, seen alot of friends with tacos rip through alot of CV boots. Not worth going over 2" in my opinion.
     
  6. Feb 20, 2015 at 8:24 AM
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    darkfader

    darkfader Will this fit without rubbing?

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    I set mine at 1.75 and had a tiny bit of noticeable reverse rake, but I have a full toolbox in the bed. Firestone air bags were my solution, and I can haul whatever I want now, within reason of course.
     
  7. Feb 20, 2015 at 12:28 PM
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    1tacoplease

    1tacoplease I like my truck!

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    Thanks. I have a 4x4 so front end should be a tad bit heavier and I use my truck as a daily driver and hardly wheel. Only use 4x4 to drive in snow and mud. Have not had any issues but like I said, I don't off-road and when I do, it's pretty light wheeling. It all depends on what you're going to use your truck for. Billy's and blocks are mainly just for looks.
     

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