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

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by commbubba19, Jan 22, 2018.

  1. Apr 1, 2019 at 4:53 PM
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    Denteen

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    TRD Pro suspension-2nd Gen Frontrunner bed rack Tacowiede radio knobs! Best mod everrrr!!! DSM mount Wheel swap to OR’s. For now... Gone-2005 DC Icon Stage 2 with Rear Resis;ICON 3 leaf AAL installed! Gone-2001 xcab 4x4 4cyl 5spd. Best truck ever...
    Surprised those were OEM OR shocks.....thought might be a little beefier than the sports... good reason to upgrade.
     
  2. Apr 1, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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    Lt. Dangle

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  3. Apr 1, 2019 at 6:07 PM
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    2000man

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    Yes no AAL and no spacers up front. Mine is a little nose high.I’m 2wd :sorry: with Pelfrey rear bumper,sliders and skids. With your 4wd you should be level without an AAL unless you have extra weight in the rear.
     
  4. Apr 1, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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    Ran-TRD

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    Stock size tires ?
     
  5. Apr 1, 2019 at 6:46 PM
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    19 TRD OR DCSB Cement Falken Wildpeak AT3W 275/70/17 TRD Sema Pro TRD Pro Fox Shocks with Wescott lift Icon AAL progressive leaf pack Freedom Off Road UCA ECGS Bushing SSO slimline hybrid bumper in Zeak 12000lb winch Rigidhorse 20" led combo light bar Taco Garage "TRD Pro" Grill RC TuningFL OTT mild/medium tune Rav4 blindspot mirrors Seat Jackers driver seat Tri fold hard bed cover...came with truck Magnus side steps...came with truck, don't like them Tufskinz Inferno various interior items Auxbeam led low beam headlights "TRD PRO" style fog lights "TRD PRO" style skid plate Meso Custom Total Tail Stg 1 OEMAudio speakers Multi Ch amp, Sub amp and Toyota Gain Knob 09 TRD OR DCSB....sold Falken wildpeak at3w 265/75/16 TRD Pro Kit with Headstrong Prog. AAL TRD Seat Covers TRD Drop filter TRD Exhaust Led headlights and fogs Hidden light bar Led interior lights Pioneer Avic-F900BT Kicker speakers swap Kicker Solo 10" Kicker kx400.1 misc..$$$ spend on unnecessary things AVS in channel visors Trifecta tri fold Toyota Bed Extender Toyota Skid plate
    I just installed a pro kit all four corners on my 09 doublecab prerunner and I'm nose high by 2"
     
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  6. Apr 1, 2019 at 8:09 PM
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    sxe4533

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    Those who installed shims I bought 3 degree from headstrong off-road and they seem a bit wider than the UBolts. Couldn’t squeeze them in there they are wider then my leafs! Am I supposed to grind the sides down to get them to work!!!! I tried hammering it in there but won’t budge.

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  7. Apr 2, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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    TRD Pro suspension-2nd Gen Frontrunner bed rack Tacowiede radio knobs! Best mod everrrr!!! DSM mount Wheel swap to OR’s. For now... Gone-2005 DC Icon Stage 2 with Rear Resis;ICON 3 leaf AAL installed! Gone-2001 xcab 4x4 4cyl 5spd. Best truck ever...
    excellent! Thank you sir for responding.
    Will post up pix or info when I have it in. I have a little hx with Icons on a 2nd Gen so hopefully it will be useful information.
     
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  8. Apr 2, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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    TRD Pro suspension-2nd Gen Frontrunner bed rack Tacowiede radio knobs! Best mod everrrr!!! DSM mount Wheel swap to OR’s. For now... Gone-2005 DC Icon Stage 2 with Rear Resis;ICON 3 leaf AAL installed! Gone-2001 xcab 4x4 4cyl 5spd. Best truck ever...
    Very nice. Exactly what my wife wanted, but the dealer gave me 3500 off an '18 Silver one, so had to go with that one instead.
    Mine should look pretty close to that apparently after install. I just went with some local OR wheels and tires in place of the Sport wheels...personal preference only.
     
  9. Apr 2, 2019 at 11:43 AM
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    na8rboy

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    Yes, going to run them down before upsizing.
     
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  10. Apr 2, 2019 at 11:46 AM
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    na8rboy

    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

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    You can, won't hurt anything. Guessing they sent you Tundra shims.
     
  11. Apr 2, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

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    Thanks, I was open to Cement, MGM, and Silver. I have been eyeing/looking for a set of the old 4runner Rock Warrior wheels. Can still get them new, hard to spend $1400.00 on them. Icon rebound in Titanium is another.
     
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  12. Apr 4, 2019 at 6:36 AM
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    Anyone on here running 256/85/16 with this suspension and a AAl in the rear with no O/L?
    Would love to see pics !!
     
  13. Apr 4, 2019 at 7:00 AM
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    Ran-TRD

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    Did you finally do an AAL in the rear and if so do you have any pics of how it came out ?
     
  14. Apr 4, 2019 at 10:59 AM
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    backcountryj

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    Here is my truck with the Bilstein Pro kit installed, along with the HS 3 leaf AAL and factory OL leaf. Tires are just 265/70/17

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  15. Apr 4, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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    Very nice. Glad to see it still looks level with that AAL. I’m thinking of just a single AAL if I get a little too high in front. Dont want the rake either way. I may be towing small trailers in the future as well so should help reduce any squat (I hope). Still waiting for the guy to ship my kit to me from ebay. Was hoping to install this weekend. Not happening. Makes me very sad...
    Also nice to see that the standard size wheels and tires look good with that lift. I do not plan on going bigger, done that twice with 4Runner and an FJ and bitched and moaned about mpg both times.
    Some off road tires will be plenty I think after these stock OR tires get worn enough
     
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    Thanks.

    Looks may be deceiving. The rear is actually right at 1.5” higher than the front. For me, that’s how a truck should be. I use my truck as a truck. The last thing I want when towing or with a loaded bed is to be nose high bro-stancing.

    I’d agree though that the 265s do look proportional with the meager lift. Although I still only get about 15-16 mpg :notsure:
    I’ll likely be going to 285s when these wear out.
     
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  17. Apr 4, 2019 at 11:37 AM
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    TRD Pro suspension-2nd Gen Frontrunner bed rack Tacowiede radio knobs! Best mod everrrr!!! DSM mount Wheel swap to OR’s. For now... Gone-2005 DC Icon Stage 2 with Rear Resis;ICON 3 leaf AAL installed! Gone-2001 xcab 4x4 4cyl 5spd. Best truck ever...
    Agreed!!! It is amazing how pictures are deceptive. THanks
     
  18. Apr 4, 2019 at 12:42 PM
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    Ran-TRD

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    Man that looks good ! My dilemma is I’d like to fill in the wheel well just a bit more
     
  19. Apr 4, 2019 at 1:11 PM
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    255s or 285s will certainly accomplish that goal.
     
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  20. Apr 4, 2019 at 1:51 PM
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    I’ve heard 285 rubb, haven’t heard anything about 255 just quoted some one to see what they say but haven’t heard back lol
     

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