What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

They are rear shocks only not fronts. Shocks don't provide lift anyways. Front 5100s just have a movable mounting plate ti precompress the coils to provide lift.

So no these wont help you. Id just buy them new anyways man.

 

oh ok, im a derp when it come too lifts
so I would need these up front:
http://downsouthmotorsports.com/i-1...5100-series-front-ride-height-adjustable.html

and these in the rear:
http://downsouthmotorsports.com/i-1...lstein-5100-seriesride-height-adjustable.html

 

the whole set from that 2nd link you posted

 

it says there "not available"

what about these?
http://downsouthmotorsports.com/i-9...-5125-series-rearsride-height-adjustable.html

 

This set is the same package, except that instead of 5100 rears they come with 5125 rears which I believe are extended length. Not sure if 3" lift would need the extended ones. Maybe someone can give their word.

 

If i have shackles now and go 5100's in front, will that work or should i do AAL?

 

how much lift for the shackles?

 

1.5"

http://roughcountry.com/toyota_95-04_tacoma_2.html

this kit..rides like crap! wish i had gone a different route in the first place

 

would they work on a 3in lift? they cost the same as the other set.... I think

anybody who can help me out with this, it would be greatly appreciated, im trying to pick up whatever lift im getting tomorrow

 

what i got, been trying to figure out my rear suspension as well.

 

I think i will do that.. i had no idea about all the bilstein and OME stuff when i went the rough country route and im less than pleased with the outcome.. Looks good and thats it, i can get away with keeping the shackles i will just do the front and be done and hopefully happy....until i hit a jackpot and do LT haha

 

Prior to loosing my Taco, I had installed the Toytec Ultimate lift kit on the front (new Bilstein 5100 shocks, 650 lbs Eibach springs (was planning on putting a winch and bumper on, so got the heaviest load springs they had), which also came with the diff drop kit (worth installing), and 5100s for the rear as well. I also purchased Wheelers Offroad HD 5-leaf springs, to completely replace the rear suspension (my OE springs were toast and no add-a-leaf was going to help them)... I also installed new UCAs and replaced my lower ball joints (LBJs needed replacement due to.... crash damage.. lol) Now, mind you, you can get the 4-pack and use the AAL from the Ultimate Kit, or just use the add-a-leaf in your OE springs, but I found the ride and handling after installing the 5-leaf was friggin amazing compared to stock. Either way, you'll need to lift the rear about another 1" to 1.5" to level the truck out.. the Toytec front shock/springs come set between 2.5" - 3" out of the box and on stock Taco suspension in the rear you'll have bro-lean... lol

Took me about 10-12 hours to do the suspension myself, with some help from a couple of friends and a grinder for the front OE shock top bolts and the rear leaf bolts. (Gotta love rust) If you can find my build thread.. (shoudl still be in my signature), you'll see the resulting outcome.. much fun had with that lift.

 

you should get in the all pro leaf group buy, good springs and going for cheap

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/gr...nnual-1st-2nd-gen-leaf-springs-group-buy.html

 

So what coils are the cheapest and best for the money? But equal a 3" lift

 

X2

I have the All Pro standard duty 3" springs and the lift is perfect with stock shackles. The flex is amazing with them and ride only gets better with more weight in the bed. I like the all pro springs cause you dont need an aal. You can get the Expedition packs if your going to have more weight in the bed.

 

well today i took the truck on a couple explorations for the first time in over 6 months. ill get the pictures up tomorrow when my friend sends them to me.

 

God I wish I could do this. Sucks having a 96 sometimes

 

Relocate the hangers while you have the bed off your truck.

 

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