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coilover combo question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by zmartin19, Jul 17, 2011.

  1. Jul 17, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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    i just bought an 03 prerunner single cab and i waqnted to put new bilstien 5100s all the way around, however, i do not want to put the old springs back on the front. what springs should i get to use with the 5100s on the front? also, where can i get them? i would prefer new oem springs if possible... thanks
     
  2. Jul 17, 2011 at 6:19 PM
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    Eibach springs from toytec, or eBay finding some oem, but just get eibach
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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    ok, to maintain levelness with the stock back what setting should the 5100s be? still the middle?. thanks for the quick reply
     
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    The bottom setting and no higher, if you run the Eibach springs actually give 3" inches of lift themselfs.
     
  5. Jul 17, 2011 at 8:59 PM
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    so if i got the eibachs with the bilstiens i would need a 1 or 2 in. AAL in the back to keep it level huh?
     
  6. Jul 17, 2011 at 9:03 PM
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    They dont really make a 1 inch AAL, they make a 1 1/2" aal , which is what i have it gave me 2 inches at first now im at 1 1/2" inches. Id say the 1.5 " AAL.
     

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