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What coils do I need on 5100s?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by OldManTacoFeels, Apr 11, 2020.

  1. Apr 11, 2020 at 12:26 PM
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    OldManTacoFeels

    OldManTacoFeels [OP] The bells of tacos

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    Looking to get a 1.5 or 2" left on the front, and not sure what coils I'd want for that, I also know close to nothing about coils etc so please school me

    Thanks
     
  2. Apr 11, 2020 at 12:40 PM
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    Green Jeans

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    I run 885's with an ARB Deluxe in the front (no winch). That paired with the 5100's net 2.5" of lift in the front. I run a stock TSB leafpack and RIDERITES in the rear so it goes up and down as needed.
     
  3. Apr 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM
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    OldManTacoFeels

    OldManTacoFeels [OP] The bells of tacos

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    For the rear I was going to get the medium backpack so itd add atleast 2 in the back?
     
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    Hmm . . . none as yet, that's why i'm here . . .
    i'd get round coils, kinda just like a spring,big n heavy too . . . yeah I know i'm an ahole.
     
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    A popular option is OME 885 for 2.5 lift or 884 for 2 inch lift. I opted for Headstrong coils, they have a 2 inch and 2.5 inch option and are specifically designed for the 5100s where as the OME ones just happen to work well with them when they're actually designed for OME shocks (duh). And for the rear you can choose to do blocks (cheap and not that great but will lift), an AAL (also cheap but a little bit better then blocks), a 3 leaf progressive AAL (very good for the money, I run one of these and all the available options are the same so choose your fav), and the final and most expensive but best option is a full leaf pack, OME, Dakar, or Allpro are recommended here.

    Hope this helps and feel free to ask any questions and also use the search bar. There is tons of available information.
     
  7. Apr 11, 2020 at 2:26 PM
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    Larzzzz

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    It takes a wise ass to know their an a hole. A very wise ass indeed...
     
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  8. Apr 11, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    Hmm . . . none as yet, that's why i'm here . . .
  9. Apr 11, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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    I prefer right angles tbh but I could compromise to hexagons
     
  10. Apr 11, 2020 at 5:15 PM
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    OldManTacoFeels

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    Ok so sounds like 884s are what I want. I use my bed for heavy lumber loads for work so a new leaf pack was already what I wanted. Will a new leaf pack take some travel from my 5100s?
     
  11. Apr 11, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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    Dude, that was a joke. You were being a wise ass with your comment as to the type of spring. Twas just a play on words...:cheers:
     
  12. Apr 11, 2020 at 5:24 PM
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    Like I said the Headstrong coils were designed specifically for 5100s and they're also cheaper sooo... but it's up to you. A lot of folks have plenty of success with OME coils I just like to support the smaller guys and am very pleased with my headstrong coils. And yes 5100s are intended for like 2 inches of lift.
     
  13. Apr 11, 2020 at 5:26 PM
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    OldManTacoFeels

    OldManTacoFeels [OP] The bells of tacos

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    Awesome I'll check them out, I just dont want anything above a 2in lift so the head strong sound perfect
     

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