Bilsteins @ .85 stock rear anyone????

2009 Double Cab - Billies all around with the front's at .85 - Rear TSB leaf springs (4springs) - 265/70/17 Bridgestone Revo 2's.

The truck sits perfectly level. I've been on this set up for just about 2 years. Very happy with the looks but I do get some vibes above 65mph. I'm not sold that it's the suspension and think it could be the tires. It's not too bad but I have noticed it.

 

That would probably be fine. I didn't notice much difference in the rear after the TSB was done and the 4-leaf pack was installed. Where I REALLY noticed a rough ride was when I replaced the stock tires. I drove away from the tire place in shock! I'm used to it now (2yrs later) but I still remember how surprising it was.

The stock tires ride soft so the truck feels great on test drives. I only made it to 23K miles before I had to replace them.

 

I am stock rear (No AAL/TSB) and the front is at .85. Take a look.

 

bump... more please

 

that actually looks damn nice. especially since you have a topper on the truck.

I like it

 

Thanks! Just about level even with only 3 in the rear.

 

anybody else just do front billsteins @ .85 ???

pics appreciated

 

See above. I think it is close enough to be considered level on a RC.

Post 23. 3 springs and stock in rear.

 

TTT. Anyone else have this setup?

 

I have reg cab with 1/4" taco lean tp spacers up front on both sides for 1/2" lift right now and have 2 1/4" rake higher in back with oem 3 leaf pack. I am going to set 5100s up front at .85 and still use the tp spacers to get approx 1.35" lift up front which should leave approx 1" rake higher out back. Going to use some helper springs that will only lift depending on how much the u-bolts are tightened up vs. using 1.5" AAL to just keep the gap about the same back. Just want to stiffen a bit and help wheel hop. I also want to stay with the 265/70/16 tires I have and not have too much wheel gap after all this. Hoping it turns out OK. May have to go 265/75/16 on next set of tires to look right tho.

Here's the current rake..........

 

anyone experience driveline vibrations after the install ???

 

This is for VECCSTER. Did you notice any vibration befor installing the 5100s ? I do like the way your truck looks ! That's the look I am looking for. But do not wont to deal with any vibs. Any info would be great.

 

Can anyone comment it they got a vibration after installing the billis set at .85 . wheather it was a drive line or front end vibration. All personal experience welcome . Thanks in advance .

 

I thought the bro lean was reffering to the front left sitting lower than the front

 

I have had the 5100 on for about 7months now with no vib issues.

 

Installed at 1K on the truck. No vibes as of 13K.

 

Thank you to Phantomblackgto and 2006toyotatacoma for your reply ! Much appreciated and you have them set at .85 rite?

 

Yes, 0.85". And, I got right at 1.5" of lift set at 0.85".
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/224496-5100s-85-1-5-lift.html

 

Thanks bud, that really helps me a lot !

 

Went with the .85 setting plus the tt taco lean tp spacers on both sides for about 1.35" total. Only did helper springs with the standard 5100s out back. Ended up being 36 1/4" up front to wheel wells & 37 1/2 out back and OK wheel gap staying with 265/70/16s. Only tightened up helpers enough to get additional nylon locknut on each bolt. Sinching all the way down on them just made it ridiculously stiff and actually lower by half inch on the reg cab. Getting locknuts and tightening down about 3/4 of the way feels just right. Wheel gap up front = 6 3/4" from top of tire to bottom of wheelwell, rear gap = 8"

Here's a few pics of after install........