PTR13-35150 - Bilstein TRD PRO kit - Upgrade??

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/d/new-tacoma-trd-pro-suspension/6522747881.html

 

Thanks, but at that price I'd just buy the 6112/5160 combo instead.

 

“Original price $1700, your price $1100.


(I paid $600 though!)”

 

Picked up 1.25" with the bags at 5psi and pro rear suspension. Fronts will go on soon.

 

Officially now in heaven with JBA UCA. Ditch the OEms

 

DIY?

 

Had my local suspension shop install, along with 1/4" lift spacer for the Bilsteins to level it with the rear as i noticed it dropped a little after 2years. Seriously though, the JBA change the way the way the vehicle drives both on road and OR due to much better camber. Totally worth it. OEM UCA make it feel unstable compared to the JBAs. Now it drives incredibly confident with less play in steering and improved alignment. IMO.
I suppose I could have tried DIY, but I had major back surgery this year so it's not possible for me.

 

What rims are you running? I was considering the JBAs but I am not sure how much of an improvement they would really provide. Sounds like you are happy with them.

 

I have TRD Pro 4 runners 17". Prior TRD Beadlock 16". The steering on oem felt okay, but a little wobbly on both rims especially on curves or bumps. When JBA was installed the whole truck feels like a different beast-solid, stable and coincides, no wobble. The bilsteins perform even better off road. JBA are the way to go if you don't want to adjust camber compared to other UCAa and they are claimed to have excellent alignment since they come pre-set to avoid issues with the alignment shop not getting it right.

 

What size are your tires?

 

Who has removed their front stabilizer bar with the installation of this Pro kit? If so was it an improvement? How? What about negatives: Do you notice more body roll? Would you put it back on after you removed it? I'm trying to gather info on the pros and cons.

 

265/70/r17

 

Did anyone install the included brake line spacer? I tried slipping on the block but i'm scared that its putting stress on the hard brake lines the run across the axle.

 

One of mine says A/T the other A/X...both say PTR13-350150-AA

 

I skippd it for now! But I also have not put in the aal yet. I would also like to know if that will do anything at all! Shoyld i worry about ibstalling it when i add the aal? should I got with an extended break line cable or just leave it alone?

 

Yes, installed. Just pull up on them (lines) carefully enough to slide block in. Not to hard, that they kink.

 

Which JBA UCA's did you get? Stock or high caster?

 

Which spring is on the higher perch?

I hope these aren’t side specific. The fact they have the same part number means they should be interchangeable (I hope).

Edit: Just saw the photo of the kit for sale and they had both springs showing A/V. Ugh.

 

A/X and A/T with A/X being driver side.