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5100's Installed (w/Pics)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ASH, Feb 3, 2010.

  1. Feb 3, 2010 at 3:07 PM
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    ASH

    ASH [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I just got my 5100's installed today on all fours (fronts @ 1.75"). I love the height of the truck now since it feels more like my old 2000 Tundra did with a stock suspension.

    I like that it still has a slight rake to it even with the shell since it's only been 3 weeks since the rear TSB was done.

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  2. Feb 3, 2010 at 3:09 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Looks great!
     
  3. Feb 3, 2010 at 3:11 PM
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    Masada

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    All Pro Steel Plate Front Bumper| All Pro Light Bar| All Pro IFS Skid Plate| All Pro E-locker guard| PIAA 510 Fog Lights| Hella 700FF| Fox 2.5 Coilover| Bilstein 5100 on the rear| BHLM| Grill Craft MX Series insert| Added two D-rings to bed|AVID Off Road sliders| AFE Dry Flow S| Gibson Cat Back| Custom Bedbar with hilift mount| Camburg 1" Uni-Ball UCA's| Hi-Lift 48" Extreme
    Damn...looks awesome bud!

    Congrats...
     
  4. Feb 3, 2010 at 3:12 PM
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    Tim A

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  5. Feb 3, 2010 at 3:13 PM
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    05trdsport

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    I love the atx chambers!!!
     
  6. Feb 3, 2010 at 3:16 PM
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    ASH

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    Thanks for all the compliments. The last thing I'm doing is adding some Avid Off Road sliders to it and I'm done modding for the foreseeable future.
     
  7. Feb 3, 2010 at 3:17 PM
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    Masada

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    Great guy and awesome product! Love mine...
     
  8. Feb 3, 2010 at 3:18 PM
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    awesome truck! Looks really good!
     
  9. Feb 3, 2010 at 3:18 PM
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    AvsFanTRD

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    Looks amazing!!
     
  10. Feb 3, 2010 at 3:33 PM
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    Awesome looking!
     
  11. Feb 3, 2010 at 3:41 PM
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    Thanks. I like them a lot better since I painted the wheel lip and hub and replaced the lug nuts with black Gorilla Acorn style ones.

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  12. Feb 3, 2010 at 4:47 PM
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    Thanks! 265/75/16.
     
  13. Feb 3, 2010 at 4:51 PM
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    do you or did you have to realign the truck after puttin on those 5100s. That is something Im curious about since I got my truck. I had the TSB done and was thinking bout going with the 5100s to even things out
     
  14. Feb 3, 2010 at 4:52 PM
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    SampleFool

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    How long did you wait for the 5100's?
     
  15. Feb 3, 2010 at 5:35 PM
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    where did you get black lug nuts from?
     
  16. Feb 3, 2010 at 5:39 PM
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    Incognito

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    looks good I am trying to get the same set up
     
  18. Feb 3, 2010 at 6:55 PM
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    ASH

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    The guy at the shop where I had them installed questioned whether I really needed an alignment, especially since I just had one when my Toyota dealer performed my TSB 3 weeks ago.

    However, everything I’ve read about changing the height of your truck suggests you should get an alignment so I had it done anyway for peace of mind.

    I asked Sonny from DownSouth Motorsports to be put on the waiting list on 1/20 and was contacted on 1/28 that they were in. The 5100’s were shipped to me on 1/29 and I received them yesterday (2/2).

     
  19. Feb 3, 2010 at 7:11 PM
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    MarkMaine

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    great looking truck! im looking to get a 3 inch lift on my 02 taco and still looking for ideas. I think the tire size looks nice too. I have 265/70/16 on right now and they are almost slicks now lol. so im going to get a pair of 265/75/16 i think. Its been snowing like crazy here in VA and i wish i had all this work done now!
     
  20. Feb 12, 2010 at 10:14 AM
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    nice new atx chambers wheels and install 5100 shocks by your self or shop at where ? how is ride any vibration ??
     

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