2nd Gen Eibach Toytec Gallery thread

Digging up an old thread here. I'd like to learn more about this coil over conversion kit that ToyTec puts out. Since their Eibachs are on back order and I actually prefer the idea of a fully adjustable set up as in a true coil over as opposed to the traditional Billy 5100 set up, I'm really liking the idea of this conversion kit. No hard off roading and I am going to add UCA's when I do my lift. I'm liking this set up a lot! I'm still searching thread but there isn't much out there on this. Can anybody give me some experience based thoughts? Thanks!

EDIT: Actually I guess I can buy the ToyTec front "coilover" set up already built and have the same thing huh? I know, it's not a true coilover like ICON/FOX/KING, but it is fully adjustable. Only thing is, shipping would be higher in the long run since DSM wouldn't charge shipping for their 5100's.

 

Here is my submission. I bought my shocks and struts a while back and seperately bought all the parts to assemble them myself. The top plates were too expensive through Toyota and Toytek, but I was lucky enough to find a replacement from Rock Auto. I found the insulators on Ebay. They were actually listed for '04 and earlier models, but I tried one and it fits perfectly. I rented the spring compressor from AutoZone and put them together.

*** I was sweating the assembly; it was like defusing a bomb, but that's another story ***

I ordered new tires with my tax return and had everything installed the other day. I got General Grabber AT2s, 265.70.17 and the 5100s are set at zero.

Top Plate...


Insulator...


Assembled struts...


The final product...

 

I was just told ToyTec will provide all of the plates and mounting pieces and full assembly for $100 additional. Sounded reasonable to me.

 

Thats correct, I just ordered a full set of 5100's with eibachs. Front set totally set up ready to install. Toytec charged $100 to set up the front set. TW.com discount of 5% was nice subtraction.Totally

 

In trying to save money, I bought my components from different sources. My shocks (set of 4) were from Downsouth Motorsports and the springs from ToyTec. It wasn't a bad way to go and was fun to assemble them. My only problem was, instead of waiting to use my buddies spring compressor, I used a rental. It worked well ... just nerve wracking.

 

so to you guys that have this setup..how is the ride/handling/road manners compared to stock configuration?

 

I've purchased a set of 5100s with Eibach springs on them, and 1/4" and 1/2" spacer from Toytec. I also have a 2" AAL ready for install.

I have 5100s set to 2.5" and the 2" added half a year ago, and didn't like the 5100s at that height. So, i removed the AAL and lowered the struts to .85". If i install the Eibach and AAL again, will it be the same ride quality as with 5100s at 2.5"?

 

No it won't. It should be smoother as the shocks won't be providing the majority of the lift. I have the setup you mentioned and it rides great in my opinion.

 

I'm installing my lift Saturday, 9-14-13, with the help of my buddy that works at Toyota.(the best part is the labor is free!) Im planning on setting billies at 0, eibachs, and then run the toytec top spacers the ones that give .75" of lift on top, with the additional .25 driver side spacer. I theory, this should lift me 2.35". Is this correct?
In the rear I'm going with the 1.5 aal

 

got my 5100's at 1.75" but now i want Eibachs... any lines in Canada?

 

So I have eibachs #620 I think set to .85 with top plates for 3" got them from ToyTec. I want to run a plate bumper how much drop am I going to experience? Anyone running a bumper with this set up?

 

I have the same setup and my TJM bumper dropped the front about a 1/2"

 

I forgot all about you having the setup and I even seen it in VA a few months back. What was the weight like of the TJM?

 

It's all good. I can't say the exact weight, at least 100 lbs. I don't have the full top plate kit, I have a 3/4" spacer on the driver side and the 1/4" on the passenger. I want to add a 3/4 to the passenger and move the 1/4" to the driver side to pick it back up.

 

I know the arb is like one of the heaviest bumpers going didn't know if the tjm was the same in that aspect. I already have some front rake it doesn't really bother me it's not as bad since I put the ato outback

 

Bunch of great looking trucks here!

 

Eibach springs with front billies set at .85 and rear 1.5 AAl.

 

^^^ Looks good. Are you running spacers? That looks a smidge taller than others ive seen. Getting mine done this weekend. Cant wait!

 

anybody got this lift having slight vibrations?...I've done the search and when i put the truck in 4hi theirs still a take off vibration (0-5mph) and another slight one at 20-25mph...now before i spend money on shims and a carrier bracket drop...how all did you solve these vibrations? did the OME cb kit work or did you guys order the one from BEEF'D Taco?