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Billy 5100's

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nitrus5, Jan 13, 2009.

  1. Jan 13, 2009 at 11:37 AM
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    nitrus5

    nitrus5 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone have just the front 5100's installed on their truck with stock rear suspension??
    Just wondered what it looks like with them set on the 1.75"
    if anyone has pictures of their truck that has them installed show them off!
    also if anyone has wheels they would reccomend post them too!! please and thanks!!
     
  2. Jan 14, 2009 at 4:16 AM
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    RCBS

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    1.75" setting w/rear spring TSB on 265-75's:

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  3. Jan 14, 2009 at 4:25 AM
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    Burns

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    Truck looks good man! :thumbsup:
     
  4. Jan 14, 2009 at 4:34 AM
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    Delmarva

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  5. Jan 14, 2009 at 6:45 AM
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    i'm a novice to lifts...but what would be the reason to get just the front billy's install as opposed to front and back?
     
  6. Jan 14, 2009 at 7:27 AM
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    TacoCo

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  7. Jan 14, 2009 at 7:47 AM
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    noticeable performance difference?
     
  8. Jan 14, 2009 at 8:12 AM
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    Andrew H

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    supposedly its a whole lot better ride with the 5100s. i cant wait for my stock billis to go out so i can get the 5100s and level out my first gen and give it a better ride.
     
  9. Jan 14, 2009 at 8:26 AM
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    derekabraham

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    5100s at 1.75" up front with the TSB AAL.
     
  10. Jan 14, 2009 at 8:29 AM
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    Rear Tsb, 5100's 1.75
     
  11. Jan 14, 2009 at 8:30 AM
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    Killer Red Taco

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    Bilstein 5100 on front at 1.75 setting • 5100 on back• K&N Air Filter• TRD Seat Covers• Day Time Running Lights• Foglights Anytime• Hella 500 lights in grille• Rear TSB Springs• Alternative Locker Mod• CB and 4 ft firestick II• Billet Grille• Kid puke in the back!• 265/75R16 Goodyear MT/R• 16" Devino wheels• Hose Clamp Mod• Revenge Fab Sliders• No Sway Bar• A Hottie as Copilot
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    more pics in my sig

    This is a very common question and alot of answers in the forum.
     
  12. Jan 14, 2009 at 9:53 AM
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    nitrus5

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    trucks look awesome!
    is there a noticeable ride difference between the 1.75 setting and the 2.5??

    i missed out on the TSB so should i look for a good AAL ??

    thanks for the replies everyone!!
     
  13. Jan 14, 2009 at 9:55 AM
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    The pic of my truck from the side it still has the origional springs in it.
     
  14. Jan 14, 2009 at 10:38 AM
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    RCBS

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    thanks guys! she's a work in progress....
     

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