Bilstein 5100 / Eibach Gallery

struts bushings isolators it is! then work on the springs

 

Here's my grocery-getter -

Bilsteins/Eibach 5100's
2" block in rear (I know, I know)
285/70/17 BFG AT/KO
17X7.5 Tundra Wheels (5" B.S. FYI) (Blasted/Powdered)
1.25" All-Pro spacers w/ET lug nuts (All 4 corners)

 

Lookin' good!

 

So the time has finally come to order my lift. Just wanting to double check Im ordering everything I need to get this done. Im doing the Bilstein/eibach setup on my 2000 tacoma v6.

Order list:
bilstein 5100s
Eibach lift coils
All pro (normal sprung) 3" leafs
new front bushings?

Is there anything else I am going to need, and i have heard mixed answers on whether the 5100s will work with the 3" all pro leafs on the rear.

 

get some moog coil isolators too.

and extended rear brake line

 

as stated, get the brake line. I don't think new plates are needed tho. Nice to do while you can, but not required.

yes get the new bushings too.

also get a BPV bracket, BAMF makes the best one by far.

you are also going to need longer rear shocks. Don't order any yet. Just get the fronts and then put on your new packs and measure for the correct shock. you'll probably end up with some 5125s that are 8.5-9.5'' of travel.

also, i would think about getting the Expo leafs. If your planning on having armor or hauling a lot of gear any time in the future, might as well get the beefy packs now.


also, look in to the boot slide mod to help protect your CV boots.

 

I said new coil isolators, not new top plates.

The coil isolators are the rubber part that goes between the coil and top plate. New ones are a good idea because they get dried and cracked like the stock bushings do.

 

Ok thanks man. Know of anywhere i can find out how long shocks i need without doing the measuring? i need to drive an hour to pick up my parts where they are getting shipped to, id rather only do that once if possible.

I took a look at the expo leafs, but i dont like how much rake they give the truck without weight in the back, and I very rarely have any weight in the back, and when I do its not usually more than 200lbs.

Any recommendations on where to get the parts from?

I will probably do the boot slide mod too, I actually have to change the headgasket in 2 weeks when school is over so i decided to do everything all at once.

Also not likely going to put armor on the truck. Its my winter vehicle/summer toy for when I go into the bush and to get my bikes around. Most of my vehicle mod money goes to my car.

 

Here is my Eibach/ 5100 setup with Maxtrac Spindles.

 

call Downsouthmotorsports. Tell them which packs your getting and they will help you get the right shocks. They are also the best place to buy Billies, free shipping and tell them your a TW member and they knock off about 10 bucks.

The rest of the stuff is self explanatory pretty much. Just at Allpro, and Toyotech.

Diff drop wouldn't hurt either.

 

Damn, ready to buy and DSM & Toytec are on back-order...

 

If you need a hand with install and are near sparty ill be more than willing to come help out or stand there and admire

 

I planned on buying from DSM but they are on B/O until June. Ill give them a shout anyways. Thanks.

Ive heard mixed answers on whether to do a diff drop or not. You guys recommend it?

 

It didn't really help much, but it also didn't hurt anything. It's a toss up.

 

yea didn't help me a ton either..but i don't think it hurts. Only changes the angles by like a small amount.

 

I did it and recently took it back off to fit my skids up tighter and there was only a slight change

 

That and If you ever change your rack or rack bushings you have to remove the diff drop so you can remove the main bolt that goes into the rack.

 

Toytec coil-overs and rear Bil's on the way, so long 2.5" spacer lift and leaky shock.

 

Woot!