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Help deciding how to level my truck

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tuckerclarkson, Jan 13, 2009.

  1. Jan 13, 2009 at 2:02 PM
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    tuckerclarkson

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    I've got an 06 tacoma 4x4 and I just put a big ARB deluxe winch bull bar on the front that has sagged the front end down about 2". I was wondering the best way to level it out so I have have the wheel travel that I used to. I was going to just put a 2" spacer on the front, but I'm worried about my coils losing their strength. I've heard about those 5100's, but I'm not quite sure if they're the right choice. Anybody have any ideas?

    thanks
     
  2. Jan 13, 2009 at 3:49 PM
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    Downsouth Motorsports

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    The Bilstiens are a night and day improvement over ANY spacer kit! But because of the additional weight of your accessories I would recommend a custom valved replacement coil over. But if it comes down to cost Bilstien hands down!
     
  3. Jan 13, 2009 at 4:15 PM
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    Delmarva

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    You need stronger coils... like 700 pounders... (and then new shocks to make the truck ride better... :D)
     
  4. Jan 14, 2009 at 11:34 PM
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    m_yota

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    So I'm installing the bilstein 5100 shocks all around. What is the best solution to level the truck. Do I set the front to 1.75" and do the TSB rear? Or set to 2.25" with the tsb? Some help please.
     
  5. Jan 15, 2009 at 12:38 AM
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    +1,OME 886 coils, w/ome shocks.
     

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