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Coilover mod

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Cristiang19, Jun 7, 2017.

  1. Jun 7, 2017 at 12:25 AM
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    Cristiang19

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    I have all pro coilovers, Bilstein 5100. Can I replace the spring on them with a heavier one, ex: 550lb to 650lb.
     
  2. Jun 7, 2017 at 12:35 AM
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    Yeah you should be able to. Just need spring compressors to change them out once off the truck I think
     
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    With regular Bilstein 5100s, many people run Eibach or Old Man Emu springs. The shocks just have to be set to the lowest perch. Not sure if it's the same way with All Pro's Billies.
     
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  5. Jun 7, 2017 at 12:56 AM
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    Oh, ok. I was planning on putting on an ARB bumper in the front and all pro recommends the 650s, I'll have to check the weight rating of those other ones. Thanks
     
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  6. Jun 7, 2017 at 12:13 PM
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    Would the springs show what weight the are, 550 or 650 on them?
     
  7. Jun 7, 2017 at 12:57 PM
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    I don't think so, but usually they will be different colors for each weight in pretty sure
     
  8. Jun 7, 2017 at 1:18 PM
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    eibachs are 620lb and do great with a bumper
     
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  9. Jun 7, 2017 at 2:17 PM
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    OMEs are just black springs with numbers like 887 or 885 etc. The website you're ordering from should tell you what each spring rate is. Eibach are 620lbs.
     
  10. Jun 8, 2017 at 4:55 PM
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    Yes there is usually a number somewhere on them.
     

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