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Adjustable Bilstein 5100s gave more lift than expected

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Lancerozman, May 6, 2016.

  1. May 7, 2016 at 9:52 AM
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    nevadabugle

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    This.
     
  2. May 8, 2016 at 9:10 PM
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    I ordered the 1" block for the rear, everything is installed properly and I'm not going through the headache of lowering the setting on the front struts. I guess Tacoma16 is right about the springs. Here are the pics anyway.
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  3. May 10, 2016 at 6:09 PM
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    :thumbsup: I personaly would add a ply (AAL), but a block should work.
     
  4. May 14, 2016 at 10:51 AM
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    Got my Toytec 1" blocks installed, doesn't look like I'm preparing for liftoff anymore. image.jpg
     
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  5. May 14, 2016 at 10:56 AM
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    Looks good. :thumbsup:
     
  6. May 20, 2016 at 11:40 AM
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    Looks great! Did you notice a difference in ride quality and height?
     
  7. May 22, 2016 at 6:58 AM
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    You can definitely tell a difference in the height even though it's only 1". I don't think the ride quality was really changed from the rear block but I would say it's better after changing the hitachi struts for the bilsteins.
     
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  8. May 22, 2016 at 7:01 AM
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    Removing the front air dam really made the lift more noticeable in the front. image.jpg
     
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  9. May 22, 2016 at 2:59 PM
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    Yeah, I'm definitely gonna do that as well. Did you keep yours? I was planning on saving it and selling like on Craigslist LOL
     
  10. May 22, 2016 at 5:03 PM
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    It's hanging out in my garage until I get tired of looking at it. I would sell it if someone wanted it.
     
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