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Bilstein 5100 question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mfdchief, Mar 19, 2013.

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  1. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:01 PM
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    I am going to install Bilstein 5100s in the front to level the truck a bit. If I understand these correctly no other parts will be needed and I can get up to 2 inched of left with them?

    Do I need to have an alignment when completed?
     
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  2. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:02 PM
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    Yes, no other parts needed. And yes you do need an alignment afterwards.
     
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  3. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:03 PM
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    If you wanna lift to level, set the front to .85 if you dont have an aal/tsb or 1.75 with aal/tsb
     
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  4. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:04 PM
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  5. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:05 PM
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    search...1000 threads on this...up to 2.5" lift and u do need an alignment...i had them on my totaled 2008 trd 4x4 taco lwb . will put on my 2013 after i get my supercharger reinstalled next month...
     
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  6. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:05 PM
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    Both correct. :cool:
     
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  7. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:08 PM
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    I just ordered 5100s, I'm not raising the front at this time, I assume I don't need the re-alignment right? (I'm a bit tired n out of it from work):eek:
     
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  8. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:09 PM
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    You can get up to 2.5" if you want to go that high. Some problems can come with that though.

    You can use just the 5100's or you can use aftermarket coils if you choose.

    Use the .85 to level with stock rear.

    Use 1.75 with the rear leaf TSB or an aal to level. I recommend this as it is what I'm running, ride is great!

    And yes you will need an alignment after.
     
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    correct, if there is no height adjustment.
     
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  10. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:10 PM
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    Yay lets all post the same thing 100 times just so OP knows :rolleyes: :p
     
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  11. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:13 PM
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    I was typing when no one had yet posted, then my wife started talking so I paused. Then when I posted...............bam. I should have known by then I was late. :eek: Oh well.
     
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    Yay - I'll post again for the fun of it! :yay:

    :D
     
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    LOL!
     
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  14. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:18 PM
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    Got it so .85 to level the truck and have it aligned. Have bit larger tires will that change anything?
     
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  15. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:18 PM
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    Tires will not affect alignment.
     
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  17. Mar 19, 2013 at 6:19 PM
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    What size?
     
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    Won't do anything.. won't even have to trim
     
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