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Bilstein 5100s at 1.75!

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Jareds Toyota, Sep 27, 2011.

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  1. Feb 20, 2013 at 11:38 AM
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    looks great with the black wheels! Mine are still stock...waiting for the tires to wear out, then on to black wheels or TRDs.
     
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    I leveled mine out with the 5100's at 1.75. It rides great and looks great.

    [​IMG]
     
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    Hey all,
    I see that some of you have newer 2012/2013 taco's. ( dont mean to hi-jack thread) but here goes, sorry OP.

    Need some info if anyone can help I would appreciate it. I am getting ready to buy a 2013 Tacoma, DB, LB, 4x4, TRD Sport, The option package that I chose makes the price at $34200.00. Does anyone know what toyota really gets the truck for or what would be a great OTD price. I was thinking around 31 OTD. Any input.

    Thanks


    again sorry OP just I saw newer trucks and thought I could get a faster responce.
     
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    There is a "what did you pay for your 2013" thread. Read through it. look for location compared to where you are, and what others got. Then use that as ammo + your gut.
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2013 at 8:23 PM
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    If i get billies set to 1.75" and a rear aal set to 1.5" will my truck sit level? No other suspension modifications here.
     
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  7. Mar 3, 2013 at 3:41 PM
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    You will still be a tad higher in the rear imo. Mine is 1.75 with rear tsb and looks just a touch nose high at times and seems level others. The tsb gave me close to 3/4" in the rear. I think 1" would be perfect imo.

    I've actually wanted to find or fab something to shim the rear just a bit to raise it a touch more. If someone made a 1/2" block I'd try that but haven't seen anything less than 1" which would be too much I think.
     
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    so, i am new to all of this, lifts and suspension i mean, please bare with me, i have a '12, and would like to give it a little more ground clearance, i live in a place where our "roads" are similar to no roads, anyway, i have been looking around and have a few questions about the bilstein 5100's, one, how do they alter the ride of the truck, and if the fronts are set at 1.75 it just levels the front? and what would i do lift the vehicle about 1-2 inches all the way around, and how does this alter the ride, thank you
     
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  9. Mar 11, 2013 at 9:21 AM
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    If you set them @1.75 your be close to level and the ride will be firmer(IMO better). I ran this setup for almost a year with no complaints.

    For more rake you can add 1"-1.5" blocks for extra lift. Im running toytec 1" blocks on my rear (no complaints). Consensus on the forum is adding a progressive aal will provide lift and improved handling (ill eventually go this route or full leaf pack).
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  10. Mar 11, 2013 at 3:18 PM
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    I just put a 2" spacer/block kit all around with AAL included. My rear stock suspension max's out. I am thinking about purchasing 5100's. Anyone have personal experiences, suggestions or recommendations? I don't necessarily need to go with 5100's, so bring em on.

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  11. Mar 25, 2013 at 3:25 AM
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    does anyone have a pic of an access cab with 5100's set at 2.5 with eibach coils and 2" AAL? or does anyone know if it sits level?
    what are the cons of having it set at 2.5? i mainly drive on pavement and its mostly for looks, but i refuse to use spacers.
    heres the set up i was thinking, 5100's all around, eibach coils, 2" AAL and 1.25" wheel spacers.
    ooh and 285/75/16 BFG KM2
     
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  12. Mar 25, 2013 at 9:35 AM
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    The highest you should set your 5100's@ is .85 with eibach's. there are a few guy on here that have them set at 1.75, but I wouldn't recommend it.
     
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  13. Apr 6, 2013 at 9:39 AM
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    Does anyone have pictures of the cv boots with the shocks set at 1.75? Are the fins touching on the inner boot closest to the diff?
     
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  14. Apr 8, 2013 at 6:24 PM
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    I don't have any pic, but before I added Eibach's I had my 5100's set at 1.75. the fins were not touching.
     
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  15. Apr 8, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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    My sig is what you asked. I have the tsb and 1.5 all though, but it's said to be the same.
    Edit: just noticed you said 2.5. Mine is. 85 and your not suppose to go higher
     
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  16. Apr 9, 2013 at 3:32 AM
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    Ok thanks that's all I needed to know. Over 2 inches must be the magic number... just thinking long term.
     
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  18. Apr 10, 2013 at 1:01 PM
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    I have 1.5" progressive AALs with overload spring(for an extra 1/2") with 1" blocks in the rear. I'm running 5100 3-4" lift shocks. I love em. Rides great!
     
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  19. Apr 12, 2013 at 12:29 PM
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    Did you guys have to add the upper bushings and washers with the 5100s?
     
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  20. Apr 14, 2013 at 6:50 PM
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    Opinions please,

    I read through alot of stuff on here so I have come up with a question or two.
    This is what I have. 2013 4X4 Double cab, long bed came with the TSB leafs already or 3 springs with a 4th smaller one.
    This what I wanted to do but just a little confused. 5100 all around from what I read, Set at .85 gives you a little rake. Set 1.75 the front it sits almost level. This is with using the stock coils.
    I read on here that your not suppose to use after market coils (884,885,886 etc etc) with the 5100's (I know that alot do). Why would people say not to use aftermarket coils with the 5100's.

    Secondly some say that you dont need UCA's some say you should when setting the 5100's at 1.75.
    I am leaning towards getting new UCA's. I have no experience with this stuff (UCA's). So I am looking to find out what is considered a good fit for 5100's with stock coils set at 1.75. LR, ICON, total chaos etc etc.

    Any opinions, experiences input please. I am not a rock climber. I just go to the snow or explore a fireroad nothing to serious.

    Thanks
     
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