New Coil / 4600 Post Install Questions

Just installed new Moog 81104 coils with Bilstein 4600s. Assembled with new Moog tophats and Wheeler's bushing set. Reused the the lower bolts. Attached pics of old and new.
Can I expect the front coils to settle? I wasn't expecting much if any lift with the Moogs.
I have yet to install the new rears, so I anticipate some leveling out, but I'm surprised at how much higher the front sits.

Also hearing some squeaks (starting to subside), but can I expect this to linger on for awhile?

 

Pretty sure your spring perches are up-side-down...

 

omg.
thanks.

 

Good catch.

 

will correct asap, but how safe is it to drive?

 

I can't say for certain, but you should be okay. I'd rent a spring compressor on your way home tonight and get it done asap, though.

 

will do. thx again.

 

i must of wanted to lift the truck after all!

 

Now you probably have like 1" of down travel, lol

 

Put a PreRunner label on it and call it good. Just kidding. Fix it soon...

 

All better.
Thx jbrandt for the assist!

 

Did this improve the on-road ride for you? Just purchased an '01 and am thinking about replacing mine as well.

 

Yes, absolutely. There are many options for the coilovers (plenty of great info on this site), but I am 98% on road use, so decided to go with the bilstein 4600/moog set up. Here's a thread that provides nice guidance:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ll-joints-front-shocks-tips-or-tricks.626844/

I also replaced the lower ball joints and outer ties rods. Handling has improved as well as gas mileage.

 

Don't forget your upper ball joints.

 

The current ones have no visible leaks, and no play that I could detect, so I decided to hold off for now. But that is definitely on the list!

 

It looks better the other way. Turn it over. Ehhhhhh

 

Hey guys, I'm installing the same set up, 4600's, Moog top hats and Wheeler bushing set, one question though, is there a third bushing that goes into the Moog topcoat? on the parts blowout it looks like I'm still missing the part numbered 48510C, is that also something I need to order? Can't seem to find anyone mention it in their threads. Thanks for any information!

 

That's a line up washer, it's not critical and the bottom cushion will center it self.

Take a look at how the cushion seats inside the bottom of the top hat and see if it would cause any issues to skip the one washer.

I've skipped it on my own trucks before, simply due to offmake vs oem issues.

Not ideal, but sometimes you just wanna get stuff done.