Tacoma Lift FAQ/Guide - READ THIS

The 886s would be best since you have a plate bumper, but it's not recommended that you use 5100s with the 886s. The OME shocks are a better fit.

You can use aftermarket coils in general with the 5100s though, many use eibachs or 885s.

If you do get 5100s without aftermarket springs, you should remove your spacers and use the 5100s to preload your stock springs instead.

 

Ok thanks! My bumper is a Brute Force and only weighs about 90 lbs. I don't have or plan on adding a winch so are the 886's really needed? Seems like it would only be an extra 70-80lbs on the front after removing the stock bumper. I didn't notice any sag on the front after putting the bumper on either so I'd thought about just buying a set of 4 5100's, and doing the front and rear for now. I have AAL in the rear, and want to go to a new leaf pack at some point.

 

If you didn't get any sag with the bumper then you should be good to go with the stock springs (assuming they aren't worn out) out the 885's. If that sags too much, there are some folks on here running the 885's with the billys at 0.85", though it's not technically recommended.

 

Cool. Thanks. Guess I'll order them and see how it goes.

 

Can I put a 1.5 add a leaf with out aftermarket shocks ??

 

maybe?, maybe not? depends in how much your factory leafs are already sagged. All you can do is put it on and try it out. if you feel your shocks bottoming out then you need new rear shocks

 

1.5" is about as high as I'd go with the stock shocks. Any more and you will top them out and break them. Just be aware the ride will suffer with the AAL and stock shock dampening.

 

kk ill get billies iam on a tight budget LOL

 

1.5" is about the max for 5100s too, as per dsm

 

Few questions guys. I have got the toytec coilover kit with bilsteins upfront and a 2" shackle lift in the back. I havent changed my bilsteins ride height and it matches pretty well with the shackles in back. I am considering lifting it more. Is there a rear shock that allows for more than a 2 inch lift? On the ones im reading it says works perfect with up to a 2.4 inch lift. I am wanting to do some AAL's in the rear along with my shackles. Is this a good idea? What shocks works with the 4 or so inches of lift? Would my adjustable set up in front be able to match 4 inches in the back? Thanks!

 

Bilstein 5125's come in custom lengths for the rear. You can't lift the front more than 3" without a drop bracket or sas.

 

Just read this whole thread... great info!

Ok...
So if I get 5100's all around, stick with my stock springs (front and rear) BUT ONLY WANT TO LEVEL MY TRUCK (NO lift in the rear), what setting would I put the front 5100's at? I've seen various numbers in different threads.

Thanks in advance

 

No tsb? 0.85"

 

Yes, no tsb... so .85!
Thanks for your response.

 

What specs are you guys running for the springs on billies

 

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Hi guys, im new here and to the truck world and was reading this over due to me wanting level out the front of my 04 TRD Prerunner. I bought it used with 107K earlier this year and it rides well. I really DONT want to make my ride hard and uber stiff so i see that coilovers are the way to go? I just want to verify before i buy. Is it true that ALL Coilovers are adjustable? Ive been seeing that Icon gives the best ride on road (75% of my driving) but cant see anywhere about them being adjustable. All i see is it just days "will clear 33" tires". I dont want 33"s, maybe 265/75s down the road. Thanks for any and all replies.

 

Not all coilovers are adjustable. The term "coilover" refers to an assembly where the spring envelopes the shock body, rather than the springs and shocks being mounted in independent locations (like a jeep for instance).

That being said, Icon coilovers are indeed adjustable, and are an excellent choice for a high-quality 3" lift.

 

Ok, just wasted A LOT of time at work reading all of this and I think I got it but just want to clarify a something. I found a good price for the 5100s front and back shocks. I don't have any lift installed now. Can I use the shocks to get a little lift with just them or do I need an AAL or block for the back? I want to preserve the good ride as much as possible. Thanks in advance for your help. You've already answered 8000 questions.

 

I think I just figured some stuff out by reading more. Looks like you want the back end to be 1" lower than the front setting with the 5100s. i.e. 2.5 on front 1" block or AAL in back; .85 front nothing in back. Right?