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5100 level out of wack

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bhaven, Feb 15, 2013.

  1. Feb 15, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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    bhaven

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    I have a 2011 4wd TRD crew cab and just had installed bilstein 5100 adjustable front shocks set at 1.75. the front end is way higher than the back and the ride is horrible feels like it's bouncing with any bump. I did have the front end aligned. what am I missing.
     
  2. Feb 15, 2013 at 11:43 AM
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    Toy4me

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    I believe with the stock rear springs you set them at .85, not 1.75.
     
  3. Feb 15, 2013 at 11:45 AM
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    Unless you install an AAL or new leaf pack you will have "bro-lean" at 1.75
     
  4. Feb 15, 2013 at 12:50 PM
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    Do you have 3 or 4 leaf packs?

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  5. Feb 15, 2013 at 12:56 PM
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    double check the spring seat, you may have it upside down causing a higher then normal lift.
     
  6. Feb 15, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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    1.75" should still be even with the stock rear springs, I think you have them set to 2.5"

    Even 1.75" wouldn't give you a highly noticeable bro lean
     
  7. Feb 15, 2013 at 1:15 PM
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    I had mine at 1.75" w/ out my blocks and it was a good .5-.75 higher in the front and once I installed the block the rear is a bit higher but I like the stance. Also, mine road awesome set at 1.75" with and without the block. Something isnt right if the ride didn't get noticeably better. Agreed on probably set at 2.5 you should be able to see where its sitting on the shock. Take a pic and post it
     
  8. Feb 15, 2013 at 1:17 PM
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    Mine was set at 1.75" w/ out the TSB and the front was at least .5 to .75 higher.
     
  9. Feb 15, 2013 at 1:19 PM
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    Pictures please of both sides!! Take one of the top for us and the bottom of each aide so we can see what it looks like.
     
  10. Feb 15, 2013 at 1:21 PM
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    Think we can consolidate posts next time?
     
  11. Feb 15, 2013 at 2:12 PM
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    This ^^^^
     
  12. Feb 15, 2013 at 2:21 PM
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    Sure :D
     
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    It was put on upside down. thanks
     

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