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Only got 1" (Thats what she said)

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by brendanwebster911, May 1, 2016.

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What to do?

  1. Leave it as is

  2. another inch up front (somehow)

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  1. May 1, 2016 at 3:51 PM
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    brendanwebster911

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    So, i just recently completed my Bilstein 5100 litton my 2016. Im running the Bilstein 5100s on the second setting from bottom (.85) with eibach/toytech 620b springs. I was expecting a bigger lift as everywhere says you can expect 2.5" from this set up.

    Ive been measuring hub to fender after driving to let the truck settle.

    Is there anything I can/should do to get about another inch? I've been thinking some top plate spacers. But i really don't wanna take shit apart again and go for another alignment.

    or should i just leave it as is? see pics.13073038_1119892724722346_269481410_o.jpg13073149_1119892641389021_1852974617_o.jpg13087860_1119892344722384_4308975151889480630_n.jpg
     
  2. May 1, 2016 at 3:53 PM
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    eldedo

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    it looks good, your running 275/70/17's right? I don't know the length of the springs you're using at most new springs(longer)

    looked at wheelers, found this
    05-13 Tacoma 1.6″ lift

    so typically a 2016 gets 0.75" less, so thats about 0.9"+0.85" for the shock setting, 1.75" lift, and that what your truck looks like. Meh it looks good to me, you're not rubbing are you, if you are maybe UCA's are in order with a realignment and about +3 degrees caster.
     
  3. May 1, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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    brendanwebster911

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    yes. 275/70r17. not sure on spring length. they're the 112-620 Eibach/Toytec front coil springs
     
  4. May 1, 2016 at 3:59 PM
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    I just updated my post with some numbers.
     
  5. May 1, 2016 at 4:01 PM
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    I'm running total chaos UCAs. I've gotten slight rub twice at almost full lock while running in/out of driveways so far.
     
  6. May 1, 2016 at 4:03 PM
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    oh cool deal, so either more + caster or up another inch to level out, you could set the shocks at 1.75 and see how it rides.

    anyone else that has a bit more knowledge please chime in, I don't know everything....yet.
     
  7. May 1, 2016 at 4:06 PM
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    yea, I've been thinking 1.75 might be an option. but I've read that you cannot go past .85 with the eibach coils. anyone know if thats true?
     
  9. May 1, 2016 at 4:20 PM
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    If you were any higher your rear would be too low.

    You look pretty damn level as it sits.
     
  10. May 1, 2016 at 4:29 PM
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    actually you're right it does sit pretty level. what do you alignment numbers look like?
     
  11. May 1, 2016 at 4:33 PM
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    Toe: stock setting
    Camber: stock
    Caster: 2.4
     
  12. May 1, 2016 at 4:34 PM
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    Caster looks good, maybe get em to increase to 3.0 to fix the rubbing, unless it doesn't bother you.
     

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