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Front end sag.5100's w/ eibach coils

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by cdelgado14, Jun 18, 2015.

  1. Jun 18, 2015 at 11:26 PM
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    cdelgado14

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    It appears my front end has started to lose height.if I remember correctly(had a shop install the lift) the bilsteins are set on the notch(3rd) below the highest(4th).
    What can I do to bring it up another inch or so?

    This is my exact lift here:https://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/mobile/Bilstein-Adjustable-lift-kit-with-5100-shocks_p_132.html

    I don't like that when I brake,turn 1 full turn to left or right,and hit a bump my tires rub pretty good.

    I'm running 33x12.5" toyo's,and 20x9 moto metals.

    Should I get a full adjustable coil-over kit?Whats the purpose of aftermarket UCA's?I have stock UCA's and they're at a good incline.On the highway my truck tends to pull towards to bump.Nothing like stock but I've adjusted to it.

    Here are some pics of my truck..

    Front driver-21.5" from center of rim
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    Rear driver-22.25" from center of rim
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    Driver UCA
    image.jpg
    You can see 2 notch's.pretty sure I'm on the 3rdimage.jpgyou can see the sag image.jpg not so much here.image.jpg
     
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  2. Jun 19, 2015 at 2:59 PM
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  3. Jun 19, 2015 at 3:29 PM
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    Relocated all rear lines and harness 3" lift, bilstein 5100 shocks all around 14" stroke rear shocks. Limit straps. Swaybar removed, grey wire mod., electric fan, 9000k winch. Fabbed bumper, rear disk brakes in the works lots more in the making.
    Spacers Will get you back up. Where you want to be. Give your springs some time to settle. Usually 2-3 days. But if your trying to dial in a specific height give them a week or 2.
    And an alignment will help with the bump steer. You pushed your arms down causing the camber to change aswell as pushed your toe out. and put the lowers bushings in a bind. When they do the alignment the bushings will rotate where they need to be and help with the ride. As far as getting a good number on camber that's what the aftermarket uca's help with. And keep the ball joint from binding at full droop. If you off-road you might want to jack your truck up and see how far down it dropps after the alignment. I have to do limit straps because it pops my cv's after about 2-1/2" of droop.
     
  4. Jun 19, 2015 at 3:33 PM
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    Probably because you're running a 12.5" tire without enough backspace for it. 285's would have been a better choice.
     
  5. Jun 19, 2015 at 3:36 PM
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    Well I've out about 40k on these springs and coils.im thinking it may be time for a new pair.really considering icon coils and camburg UCA's.Not sure is I should do the install myself.or pay someone to do it.I have no idea how to align what needs to be aligned.
     
  6. Jun 19, 2015 at 3:37 PM
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    Yea when it's time for new rubber I'll be going with 32's.
     
  7. Jun 19, 2015 at 3:37 PM
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    Nice choice and do it yourself. The alignment is the shops problem afterwards.
     
  8. Jun 19, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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    Do the install your self. Take pride! Don't take the strut apart if you don't know what your doing you will die... And who ever inherits your truck will have to get a new fender.... Hood..... Windshield..... And probably patch a hole in the roof when the spring returns from the outer stratosphere.. O and let a shop do the alignment. It can be done at home with experience or it can be totally jacked and cost you more to tow it to the shop and get it done.
     
  9. Jun 19, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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    Any truck shop?or dealer?

    They're guna align the camber and that stuff right?
     
  10. Jun 19, 2015 at 3:45 PM
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    Yup.
     
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    The strut that I'm running now should come off in one piece with the 5100 correct?and the icons come assembled already.
     
  12. Jun 19, 2015 at 3:51 PM
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    Yup as long as you don't loosen the center nut on top. Then it could get a little messy.
     
  13. Jun 19, 2015 at 3:53 PM
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    Gotcha.i really appreciate the help guys
     
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    Now should I get Icon coilovers with resavoir or no resavoir?Extended travel or not?Theyre both the same price
     
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    What do you use your truck for?
     
  16. Jun 21, 2015 at 7:04 AM
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    Mainly street use.sometimes pull my boat.or go to the beach to surf fish.not often though
     
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