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3rd gen 5100's w/ AAL

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wirenut, Feb 16, 2017.

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  1. May 10, 2019 at 8:15 AM
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    OME 888 5100s 1/2 top spacer camberg UCAs AAL and 2 in block and 5160s in the rear. It's about 3 in with 285-75-16 on stock OR wheels and 1.25 spidertracs spacers and a CMC.20190301_152733.jpg 20190301_151832.jpg

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  2. May 10, 2019 at 8:18 AM
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    This has the old UCA that I didn't use.
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  3. May 10, 2019 at 6:42 PM
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    5100's with Icon AAL

     
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  4. May 10, 2019 at 6:44 PM
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    5100s, OME 888s, 1.5-2.5in AAL. Thats what I got and its great. Im selling some Icon 2.0 Aluminums. Thats a pretty darn good option aswell.
     
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  5. May 10, 2019 at 10:31 PM
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    5100 front/rear 888 OEM springs Icon AAL rear springs
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    What camper is that?
     
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  7. May 11, 2019 at 2:02 PM
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    285s? Those look meaty on the Fifteen52s
     
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  8. May 11, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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    It's a softtopper
     
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    There is some great information in this conversation sounds like I will be contacting Marie at headstrong when I get ready to do my lift I’m going to do Bilstein try for A little over 2 inch get the AAL for the back and run some 265’s would love to run the 285 but I don’t want to run into rubbing issues. This is my 3rd Tacoma build looking forward to it!
     
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  10. May 12, 2019 at 10:03 AM
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    I have a 2019 long bed double cab.
    After reading all your posts, I think I know what i want. I want a leveled look.
    5100's all around set at 0 with 885 coils. This should give me 1.5? up front correct?
    In the rear, I should put a AAL to level it?
    Will I need anything else? I shouldn't need any UCA I hope.
    Any advice?
     
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  12. Sep 12, 2019 at 5:25 PM
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    Emailed Marie @ Headstrong and could not agree more with all the wonderful things said about her/the company I've read on this thread so I will be giving them my business.

    That being said, it has taken me ~2 days to get through every post on this thread so forgive me if I'm not able to tag specific folks regarding my questions.

    About me/truck:
    I have a '17 SR5 DCLB 4wd on 265/75/16s with a camper top. I don't do anything more than dirt roads and I pretty much baby this truck. However, I bottom out in the rear more often than I'd like and I blame it on the weight of the topper. I don't foresee ever putting 285s on it but never say never!

    Goals:
    I know I'm going the route of 5100s front & back and a single AAL to counter the slight sag and combat the bottoming out. Last Tacoma ('99 ext cab) I threw an AAL on it and didn't do anything up front but didn't like the butt in the air look--want to avoid that so will do something to the front on this truck. Since the front is purely aesthetics for me, I'd like to avoid the cost of replacing the UCAs so I'm inclined to go 887s. But since the springs will settle ~1/2" should I consider the 888s? I know every truck has its own nuances and regardless whether I go with 887 or 888s I'm planning to keep struts @ 0".

    I've seen several on here with essentially identical lifts and like the look. To those folks: what are you thoughts? Regrets? Recommendations/advice? Seems like the thread is split on the needle bearing issue so I'm leaning towards doing that while shes on stands. Should I go ahead and get a diff drop and carrier bearing spacer? I'm not looking to spend 1500k on parts but also don't want to spend $750 only to get nickel & dimed for "shouldas" afterwards.
     
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  13. Sep 18, 2019 at 12:44 PM
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  14. Sep 24, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    Keep the struts at zero and throw a 1/4” top plate spacer to make up for the settling. Get a clam shell bushing and ditch the diff drop you don't need it.
     
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  15. Dec 13, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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    Front - 5100's stock height plus 2" lift spacer , 1" rear block plus AAL, 1"wheel spacers, SPC uca's, ARE cap, Prinsu cabrack, DIY Prinsu toprack, Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs 285/75/16, K&N air filter, custom bed drawer system, center console rear outlet mode, 400w inverter all the time mod, DIY pop n lock tailgate e lock, hondo garage un-holey tablet mount. Soon.... RRW Stealth front bumper (ordered - 6-8 weeks) Smittybilt X2O 10,000 lb winch (waiting on bumper) Rigid industries 20" E series combo beam (waiting on bumper)
    Here is my 17 OR. 1" rear spacer plus AAL in rear. 5100's up front on stock setting and 2" lift spacer. Had about the same front height before with the 5100's on 4th setting but it was way too stiff for me. Much smoother now. SPC uca's and nowhere even close to rubbing anywhere with Duratrac 285/75/16 spaced 1" on the stock wheels. No cab mount chop for me. 20191213_100938.jpg20191213_100924.jpg 20191213_100903.jpg
     
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    Sick ass truck!! Looking good
     
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    Front - 5100's stock height plus 2" lift spacer , 1" rear block plus AAL, 1"wheel spacers, SPC uca's, ARE cap, Prinsu cabrack, DIY Prinsu toprack, Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs 285/75/16, K&N air filter, custom bed drawer system, center console rear outlet mode, 400w inverter all the time mod, DIY pop n lock tailgate e lock, hondo garage un-holey tablet mount. Soon.... RRW Stealth front bumper (ordered - 6-8 weeks) Smittybilt X2O 10,000 lb winch (waiting on bumper) Rigid industries 20" E series combo beam (waiting on bumper)
    Thanks man, appreciate it!! Cant wait to get the Relations Race Wheels Stealth Winch Bumper in so that I can mount my Smittybuilt X20 10,000 lb winch and Rigid Industries light bar. Then it's done....for now
     
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    Road is flat, no incline so the rear looks taller. Level the curb to get an idea of rake.

    Another angle
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    5100s front and rear
    887s settled after a year
    3 progressive AAL with overload left in.
    SPC UCAs
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    285 Nitto tires on the 4runner TRD Pro wheels.

    2 inches from stock, maintains factory rake.

    Very happy with it.
     
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    thats what i did rides really nice
     
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  20. Dec 14, 2019 at 11:32 AM
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    33"s no CMC AND you have mudguards with no rubbing. What sorcery is this?

    Anyways after looking for a while I decided to go with a 2/1 spacer lift on SCS BR6 17x8.5 -10 265/70/17

    Cant wait, not much pictures of black br6 on cement tacos
     
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