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Suspension Fixes...Looking for Suggestions/Input

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Kougr, Jun 5, 2012.

  1. Jun 5, 2012 at 1:26 PM
    #1
    Kougr

    Kougr [OP] Active Member

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    Antelope, CA
    Vehicle:
    06 Tacoma DC 4x4 TRD
    5100's w/OME-885s
    The problem...
    I have 2006 DCSB TRD-OR 4x4 with the 5100/885 setup that's been on the truck for three years. Currently, the driver's side has sagged to the point of being 1/2 inch lower than the passenger's side and the whole front-end has sagged by about a 1/4 inch since installation.

    Goals:
    1. Raise the truck up to 2.5-3" to fit larger tires (currently have 265/75R16s)
    2. Level the truck both side-to-side and front-to-rear.
    3. Retain a good ride (95+% DD, 5% trail driving in NorCal).
    4. Not spend a million bucks to fix (no Icons or 6" lifts)...

    Current Setup:
    Front End
    5100s set at 0" with OME885 springs

    Measurements
    Driver 22.25" (+1.75" assuming 20.5" stock height)
    Passenger 22.75" (+2.25" assuming 20.5" stock height)

    Options?
    1). Raise the 5100's to the .85" position? Doesn't fix the side-to-side leveling; Raises the passenger side too high (3.1"?)
    2). Replace the 885s with the stock TRD springs, set to 2.5" Harsh ride or Ok?
    3). Replace with Eibachs...stiffer spring though...
    4). Replace the whole setup (OME (only 2"), Ironman, iShock?)

    Rear-End: TSB AAL
    Measurements
    Driver 22.5"
    Passenger 22.75"

    Options:
    1). Looking real hard at the . Anyone have any experience with this?
    2). Replace as part of a complete overhaul...(part of #3 above)


    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Jun 5, 2012 at 2:43 PM
    #2
    TacoLife08

    TacoLife08 Well-Known Member

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    08 DC PreRunner TRD Rugged Trail SR5
    Camburg 4' Spindles, top plate spacers, 2" AAL, 285/75R/16 Terra Grapplers, Tinted Windows, Black Riveted Grille, Black Spyder Halo Healights/Tailights, FlowMaster 40 Exhaust, NFab Side Steps, Blacked out Skid Plate.
    your natural 'Taco Lean' is very modest actually. mine was a full 1" difference for a long time, save money keep your set up and buy a 1/4" top plate spacer from toyteclifts.com. $20 fix. if you want more lift dont ditch your 885 and preload your 5100's to 2.5 thats bad news for the life of the shock.
     
  3. Jun 6, 2012 at 11:29 AM
    #3
    Kougr

    Kougr [OP] Active Member

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    06 Tacoma DC 4x4 TRD
    5100's w/OME-885s

    Thanks--- do I need longer studs for the 1/4" spacer? It looks like there's enough existing thread showing...
     
  4. Jun 6, 2012 at 1:54 PM
    #4
    TacoLife08

    TacoLife08 Well-Known Member

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    08 DC PreRunner TRD Rugged Trail SR5
    Camburg 4' Spindles, top plate spacers, 2" AAL, 285/75R/16 Terra Grapplers, Tinted Windows, Black Riveted Grille, Black Spyder Halo Healights/Tailights, FlowMaster 40 Exhaust, NFab Side Steps, Blacked out Skid Plate.
    You'll have plenty of thread for it
     

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