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5100 set at 2.5 question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Hiatt1991, Oct 15, 2011.

  1. Oct 15, 2011 at 10:36 PM
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    Hiatt1991

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    Hey guys I'm buying some 5100s this weekend from down south motorsports. I will be using the stock coils for now. I'm looking to have the front end higher than the front so I am looking to set them at 2.5. I am an 05 trd Offroad non 4x4. Basically I was wondering if this setup would hurt my truck at all or if I'd get any vibes and if all I'd need are the shocks. I see that 4x4s are the ones that have troubles with vibes, but I just want to be sure.
     
  2. Oct 15, 2011 at 10:39 PM
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    You should be fine at 2.5 or less. I had a vibe when I installed my 5100's but it turned out to be one of my wheel bearings. I guess I'm one of the lucky 4x4 guys with no vibes. :)
     
  4. Oct 15, 2011 at 11:11 PM
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    2.5" w/stock springs, no problems,also with the 1/4" driver spacer for the taco lean
     
  5. Oct 15, 2011 at 11:35 PM
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    Sorry. Dumb phone. I meant I want the front higher than the rear.
     
  6. Oct 15, 2011 at 11:51 PM
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    You should be fine. Some trucks do have problems with stock UCA's with billies up front at 2.5 and some trucks are fine with stock UCA's, it's usually hit or miss. So Light Racing upper control arms from fat bobs garage might be something to look into for optimum allignment.
     
  7. Oct 16, 2011 at 12:34 AM
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    Thanks fellas! I should have pics sometime soon. I've settled on doing 2.5
     
  8. Oct 16, 2011 at 9:14 AM
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    Make sure you have a healthy set of spring compressors. I set mine at 1.75. My spring compressors were at there breaking point.
     
  9. Oct 16, 2011 at 12:44 PM
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    I have my blistens set for a 2.5 lift and put ebiach springs on them. With the rear TSB, My ride height is perfect. No UCA changed. Alignment came out perfect when re-aligned. Rides and handles very well. Mine is an access cab 4x4 if that means anything to you.
     

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