Installed Bilstein 5100's and Some Other Mods

I just installed Bilstein 5100's (front) on my '12 TRD Sport 4x4 Double Cab. Couldn't be happier with the look and performance! Would definitely recommend this setup for those who are still undecided. Bought the Bilstein's from DSM for $190 (shipped).

Before 5100's: 20" (measured from the center of the wheel cap to the bottom of the fender).

After 5100's (set at 1.75"): 22"

Front height gained: 2"
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I also installed an AMP Research Bed X-tender, FLYZEYE LED light bar, TRD chrome badge on the tailgate, and removed the "Tacoma" badges from the side.

 

nice!
you set the 5100's to 1.75 I assume?

 

Yeah, front set at 1.75"

 

Looks good man. I'm thinking of taking the same first step and building around the 5100s in front.

 

Lookin good!!!

 

Thanks man!

Definitely worth it; not only a better ride, but looks good too!

 

Thanks man!

 

looks great

 

Thanks man!

 

Looks great! How do you like your TRD exhaust? I'm on the fence between that or magnaflow.

 

Looks great! Just did mine about a month ago and love it! Was worried it would ride too rough, not! Rides great!

You do know your off road coils will give a stiffer ride right? At least that is what most say on TW. My sport coils ride almost the same now as they did stock.

 

Nice truck!

 

I really like the TRD exhaust! Not as loud in the city, but definitely noticeable during acceleration and on the freeway! I would definitely recommend it.

My impression:

• Sound (1-10; higher = louder): 7.5/10
• Performance (1-10; higher = greater): 8/10
• Quality (1-10; higher = better): 10/10
  
• Look (1-10; higher = better): 8/10
• Ease of Install (1-10; higher = easier): 10/10

 

Thanks man! I couldn't agree with you more. I was really hesitant at first, but the more I researched and learned here, I was convinced that that was the way to go.

Couldn't be happier with the ride; definitely rides better than stock!

 

Thanks man!

 

3 or 4 leaf?

 

I was lucky enough to have the 4 leafs on the rear from the dealership

 

Looks good. I did the 1.75 on the front. I like the setup.

 

Looks good and yes 5100's are a vast improvement over stock.

 

Looking good. With the 5100's set at 1.75", is the truck level, or is there still a slight rake? Like yours, I'm looking for a mild lift and if 265/70R17's look that good on the Tacoma, then that's what I'm looking for.

Noticeable decrease in throttle response with just a 1" larger tire?