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question about leveling kit

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by apex9r, Oct 31, 2009.

  1. Oct 31, 2009 at 11:46 AM
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    ok so through research i have heard some horror stories about leveling kits screwing up coils and tearing cv boots. I wanna get one but dont want to make a costly mistake. any tips?
     
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  2. Oct 31, 2009 at 11:51 AM
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  3. Oct 31, 2009 at 11:53 AM
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    x2! bilsteins will provide a much better lift while allowing you to choose how high you want to lift the truck. i have a block and spacer lift, do not get it
     
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  4. Oct 31, 2009 at 12:07 PM
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    right on! its ALOT more money but i get the feeling it will save me on problems down the road:thumbsup:
     
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  5. Oct 31, 2009 at 12:10 PM
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    just get the front and hold off on the rears man.... get the rears when the moneys right
     
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  6. Oct 31, 2009 at 12:13 PM
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    oh nice, i assumed it was just one whole kit. thanks for the help
     
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  7. Oct 31, 2009 at 12:14 PM
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    Billy 5100's FTW :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Oct 31, 2009 at 12:15 PM
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  9. Oct 31, 2009 at 12:16 PM
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    get the whole set, im tellin ya both the front and rear will ride better. you can get the whole set for around $280 from downsouthmotorsports.com just make an account and use the code BIL0509 as your discount code and sonny will give you some money off.
     
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  10. Oct 31, 2009 at 12:20 PM
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    x2 all four your trucks gonna ride like a caddy :cool: im getting billy rears next
     
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  11. Oct 31, 2009 at 12:21 PM
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    that is a good deal. unfortunately Im in a ...how would you say.....financial restructuring period due our economic plummit into the devils a**hole. so if I can at all,it will just be the fronts for now. thanks though....who knows right?:)
     
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    once i meet a guy from tw tonight to buy my moto metals off me im turning around monday and ordering the 5100's all around!
     
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  13. Oct 31, 2009 at 1:48 PM
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    veryy nicee...you going back to stockers??
     
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  14. Oct 31, 2009 at 5:31 PM
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    Are 5100s for offroading or can you put them on a truck just for lift just because it looks good?
     
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  15. Oct 31, 2009 at 9:37 PM
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    dual function i believe. sounds like it gives a nice all around ride
     
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  16. Nov 1, 2009 at 9:15 AM
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    the perform great on and off road....they make your truck ride 10x better daily driving.
     
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    On that first page it says that the products won't fit on 5 lug Tacomas. It's just a general statement for every lift kit they sell but has anyone tried this on a 5 lug or know if it will work?
     
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    with the 5100s can you add a leaf or do you have to get the 5125s for the rear. jw does anyone have any pictures with billies on 1st gen.
     
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