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Confused-Blisten 5100's

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by ZachMX, Oct 24, 2012.

  1. Oct 24, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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    So I just want to clarify, I can simply level my 4WD Sr5 (2011)by adding the blisten 5100's up front set at 1.75 and no need for new coils or an aal? Thanks! Zach
     
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  2. Oct 24, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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    Thats what I did,worked great!!
     
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  3. Oct 24, 2012 at 5:41 PM
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  4. Oct 24, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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    Great, did you guys have someone install or yourself? I have access to a spring/coil compresser thing at the autohobby shop. Blisten's ordered!
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2012 at 5:45 PM
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    If you have a 3 leaf pack the front will probably be higher. If you have a 4 it will probably be level.
     
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  6. Oct 24, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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    I only have a 3 leaf pack, warranty was just up when I bought her. So maybe .85 setting instead?
     
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  7. Oct 24, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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    Had mine installed!!
     
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    I would use the .85 setting.
     
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  9. Oct 24, 2012 at 5:50 PM
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    My experience is that what it says is vary accurate I put mine at 2.5" and I got 2.5". The lower you put the 5100 the better your ride will be. Being at 2.5" my ride is rather harsh. Measure your front center hub to bottom fender and the rear and see what the difference is. It will give you an idea of how much to lift.
     
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  11. Oct 24, 2012 at 5:53 PM
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    I used 1.75 looks good. Did the same on my last 2010 Tacoma.
     
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  12. Oct 24, 2012 at 5:57 PM
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    Thanks for all the help guys. Gonna try 1.75, will see with my bike loaded in the back how much the nose goes up. might have to do .85 for some rake.
     
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  13. Oct 24, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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    what size tires can you run if you level the truck with the 5100's?
     
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  14. Oct 24, 2012 at 7:03 PM
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    265/75r16 or 265/70r17 for a leveled stock taco is pretty good.
     
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  15. Oct 24, 2012 at 7:05 PM
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    265/75/16
     
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  16. Oct 25, 2012 at 10:44 AM
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    set it at 1.75 and buy an AAL problem solved.
     
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  17. Oct 25, 2012 at 11:49 AM
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    Was hoping to keep cost down, I know I can AAL but rather not if I dont have to. I only haul my dirtbike so no heavy loads.
     
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  18. Oct 25, 2012 at 12:58 PM
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    This is my truck with 265/75r16. See sig for suspension mods. These tires fit perfect under stock suspension also. Is your rear end 2 leafs and an overload or 3 leafs and an overload? If you have 3 leafs total including the overload you will sit perfectly level with the 5100 at .85 ( my truck was set there for a while). If you have 4 leafs total with the overload you may sit level at 1.75 setting...

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    Beautiful truck you have there.
     
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    Thank you, same to you. Enjoyed your build thread :) nice wheeling shots!

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