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Billstein 5100's @ 1.75" Rear Spring TSB and 265/70/R17 Tires

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by NC15TRD, Jan 8, 2011.

  1. Jan 8, 2011 at 10:17 AM
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    NC15TRD

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    I've already tried searching this and various other ways but cant find pics of a truck with this setup. I'd like to either see your pics or a link to your build thread.

    I have a Readylift kit and I'm nose high and it's starting to piss me off, so this is my planned lift now. I have had the rear spring TSB done and I just dont want a lot of lift.

    I like a real mild lift and slightly bigger tires the best, thats why i prefer this setup. Thanks
     
  2. Jan 8, 2011 at 10:30 AM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    I've got the setup you want, except I have 18" wheels. Same lift, tire width and tire diameter though. Just a bigger hole in the tire ;). Check my build thread.
     
  3. Jan 8, 2011 at 10:43 AM
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    I've got the exact truck and setup. in pa also. I'm actually at the dealer now getting my chirping heater fan motor fixed and will be busy the rest of the day. I'll try and post a couple pics up tomorrow.
     
  4. Jan 9, 2011 at 8:32 AM
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    heres one Let me know if you want different angles. Sorry kinda dirty. Sits a little different on flat ground, the driveway is more of a hill than it looks in the pic. Also about 600 lbs. of tools in box and bed.

    IMG_9252.jpg
     
  5. Jan 10, 2011 at 1:56 PM
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    NC15TRD

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    Thanks guys for the input! Those trucks look great! Hoping to get a couple more replies by others to see some more with this set up.
     
  6. Jan 10, 2011 at 11:00 PM
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    well i have my 5100's at 1.75 but no rear TSB done

    193568883_photobucket_28976__bb6e0ec120be4512ed434db6f0904c0e6318136f.jpg
     
  7. Jan 10, 2011 at 11:01 PM
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    eight3one_offroad

    eight3one_offroad Honey your two French Fries short of a Happy Meal.

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    I like your setup kess, with the TSB your rear would be ass high. Leave it.

    - Rich
     
  8. Jan 11, 2011 at 9:16 AM
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    yeah i think the bumper leveled it out for me
     
  9. Jan 12, 2011 at 8:55 PM
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    I'd kinda like to see one on a flatter surface if you can. No hurry though. Thanks!
     
  10. Jan 12, 2011 at 11:32 PM
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    your truck will sit level at 1.75" and rear TSB . If you set at 2.5 " you should add another 1.5" TSB Toytec .
     
  11. Jan 12, 2011 at 11:34 PM
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    I mean TSB toytec AAL.
     
  12. Jan 12, 2011 at 11:36 PM
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    only difference with my set up is 16" rims

    truck 2.jpg
     
  13. Jan 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM
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    would 5100's set at .85 and no tsb make it level?
     
  14. Jan 13, 2011 at 6:11 PM
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    you Probably have a bit nose high but not much .
    Why don't you set them at 1.75" and add 1.5 Toytec AAL to set ur truck sit level
     
  15. Jan 15, 2011 at 5:44 PM
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    How is the ride at 1.75" with the 1.5" AAL? (non-TSB) I just got my 5100s in the other day. right now i have the revtec spacer lift on. I am doing away wit hte spacers and putting the 5100s on. I am just in between the height i should set it. any input??
     
  16. Jan 16, 2011 at 7:22 AM
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    Here you go.........

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  17. Jan 16, 2011 at 2:56 PM
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    Awesome! That is exactly the look I want!
     
  18. Jan 17, 2011 at 7:33 AM
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    Bama_TACO ROLL TIDE!!!!!!!

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    Here's mine with 2.5 up front and a 2" AAL in back.

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  19. Jan 19, 2011 at 4:32 PM
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    bump for just a couple more before I pull the trigger...
     
  20. Jan 22, 2011 at 6:32 PM
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    Anybody?
     

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