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anyone install 5100's and have 0 issues?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by IrishTaco, Nov 25, 2010.

  1. Nov 25, 2010 at 7:40 PM
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    IrishTaco

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    Seems like from what I hear so many people have issues with this install. I'm looking to get 5100's all around at 2.5" with toytec 2" AAL's in the rear. Just wondering if anyone has done this install and worked out without issues.
     
  2. Nov 25, 2010 at 7:42 PM
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    DWreck

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  3. Nov 25, 2010 at 7:47 PM
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    Skymech

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    0 problems here.
    Oh there is 1 thing, it now handles very well in the corners, doesn't nose dive when stoping hard and handles ruff roads with out dancing all over the place.
     
  4. Nov 25, 2010 at 7:49 PM
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  5. Nov 25, 2010 at 7:53 PM
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    AvsFanTRD

    AvsFanTRD Oh gravity, thou art a heartless bitch!

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  6. Nov 25, 2010 at 7:58 PM
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    TurfTaco

    TurfTaco Is there a long john silvers on the island?

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    I had no issues when running them with factory coils...rode much better. But stiffer coils, now thats another ballgame
     
  7. Nov 25, 2010 at 7:58 PM
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    no problems with mine and I added heavier springs
     
  8. Nov 25, 2010 at 8:44 PM
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    IrishTaco

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    Glad to hear some people are having good results. Hoping to have the same. Truck is an 08 with only 17k on it :)
     
  9. Nov 26, 2010 at 6:46 AM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    What are all the issues you are hearing with the install? It was pretty straight forward.
     
  10. Nov 26, 2010 at 6:52 AM
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    crf69

    crf69 scraping my emblems off my plasti-dip

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    ummm yeah
    i dont call my lean a problem
     
  11. Nov 26, 2010 at 6:55 AM
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    Bama_TACO

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    I didn't have any issues other than installing the spring perches upside down the first time.:eek:
     
  12. Nov 26, 2010 at 7:03 AM
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    so dont do heavy coils? just 5100's? im looking to fit 285's on stock rims. And this guy all 4 5100's $282.99 shipped , 888-973-6967
     
  13. Nov 26, 2010 at 7:19 AM
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    SlurpeeBlueMetallic

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    No real problems, other than me being dumb and forgetting to install the driver-side spacer the first time around. Had to take that one off and do it again but the install itself was very smooth, even without a helper. Then, a week later I decided I didn't like the setting I had on the front so I did it all over again.

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/31862-how-front-shock-spring-removal.html

    New pics on page 8 of that post. Just follow the steps Chris posted and reference those pics... easy.
     
  14. Nov 26, 2010 at 7:24 AM
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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
    Pretty straight forward, make sure you have a good spring compressor, & know all the precautions I had no issues



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  15. Nov 26, 2010 at 7:28 AM
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    Hoyal

    Hoyal Whiskey bent and hell bound.

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    Not one problem.
     
  16. Nov 26, 2010 at 10:16 AM
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    installed all 4 w/ the fronts at 2.5" w/o any issues. never had any sort of vibes, trouble w/ alignment, etc either...
     
  17. Nov 26, 2010 at 11:37 AM
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    IrishTaco

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    Just issues with vibes, possible diff problems etc. the install looks pretty straightforward so me and my buddy are probably gonna do it when i get the parts.
     

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