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6 inch lift w/ bilstein 5100's

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ccours2, Feb 13, 2016.

  1. Feb 13, 2016 at 9:44 AM
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    ccours2

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    I recently got a 6 inch lift on my toyota tacoma but the ride is a little rough. I was wondering if anyone here has put bilstein 5100's on all four corners of their 6 inch lift?
     
  2. Feb 13, 2016 at 9:46 AM
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    because_wumbo-truck

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    Of course the ride is rough, it's a 6 inch lift!
     
  3. Feb 13, 2016 at 9:48 AM
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  4. Feb 13, 2016 at 9:48 AM
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    ccours2

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    Just because you get a 6 inch lift, it doesn't mean it can't ride well.
     
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  5. Feb 13, 2016 at 9:55 AM
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    Believe me I know, get ready to drop another grand or so into the truck though
     
  6. Feb 13, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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    totally agree ^ or more for crappy lift :facepalm:
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  7. Feb 13, 2016 at 10:36 AM
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    UMINCHU_BUNS

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    These guys know, you came and asked a question they responded. 6" body lift or cheap lift is not well liked here, because of your situation you're in now.
     
  8. Feb 13, 2016 at 11:38 AM
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    not even well like from someone that has it.
     
  9. Feb 13, 2016 at 11:44 AM
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    Blacktacoma23

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    5100's made for the RCD drop bracket lift + new springs pretty sure you can ditch the huge spacer
     
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    I ended up getting the 5100's and the thing rides like a dream.
     
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  12. Feb 19, 2016 at 9:51 PM
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  13. Feb 19, 2016 at 9:53 PM
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    I used my factory coil's, I am selling my old 3".
     
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    I was considering doing the 6in RC as well. What all would I need? The standard 5100s will work with this right?
     
  15. Apr 17, 2022 at 5:21 PM
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    Did you ever get a answer?
     
  16. Apr 17, 2022 at 5:44 PM
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    I know there are 2 versions of 5100’s for Tacomas. One is for 0-2” mild lift and another is for 2- 3.5”+ . I believe thats the 5125 model.

    The standard 5100 has a limit. So you would have to go to 5125’s for over 2” . Its been a while so I’d double check my #’s , but thats what I remember.
     
  17. Apr 17, 2022 at 5:45 PM
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    You can use 5100's but it won't make a significant ride change.

    Full 6" coil overs for your truck is ideal with no spacers. Probably 3000$ for 2 fronts.

    For rears it should have extended upgraded shock no?
     
  18. Apr 17, 2022 at 5:52 PM
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    I have a 6 in procomp lift with chevy leafs. One of my coilovers started leaking. So I'm trying to replace. Ride quality change isn't the goal
     
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