Bilstein 5100's

Ok...forgive the newbie questions, and yes I have read several threads on the subject of suspension lifts. However, I just have to ask some questions to make sure I know I'm on the right path when I'm about to invest some money in a lift.

My truck is pretty much a grocery getter. I live in Colorado and do some off-roading, but nothing too extreme. I ride a dirt bike for more rocky adventures. But I want to lift the truck enough to get some bigger tires on it. And I'm looking at buying Method Roost wheels, which I only think come in a 17".

If I go with the Bilstein 5100's maxed out in front with the stock coils and Bilsteins in back should I be ok. And do you think I can fit a 17" wheel with 275/75/17's without rubbing?

also, I see that the rear shocks say 0" to 1" of lift. are these adjustable like the front? if not, what gives them the lift? do you have to add a leaf? or block?

 

Welcome to TW

 

rears are not adjustable.... rear lift is dealt with the rear leaf springs (aal, full spring replacement etc).

FYI the biggest you are going to get as far as a tire is going to be a 265/70R17 its a simple mater of physical space within the wheel well.... not lift height. That is if you dont want to do any trimming etc.

 

FWIW, I had the 5100 adjustables on my 2001 Tundra which recently retired. I was able to go one size larger on the tires by adding 2-inch wheel spacers so the larger tire wouldn't rub the UCA. Not sure how that would work on a Tacoma, though.

I had the front shocks set to the Max setting. I kept the rear shocks stock and added i-inch blocks to make it level.

 

Just do it so you can immediately regret it like i did.




Get better shocks. My 5100s are crap. Entry level shock for entry level performance

 

You can fit 275/70-17 Cooper AT3s on a stock wheel on stock suspension and only have to remove the front mudflaps. Worked on both my 2006 and 2017 TRD Sports.

 

5100's are on the way. going to use stock coils for now. I got a Tuff Country AAL. I hope that is a good brand?

 

I would recommend calling Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road and talking through a package to meet your goals.

You may choose to return what you have on order after that discussion, assuming your vendor of choice is cooperative.