Bilstein 5100

Hey everyone I'm new to Tacoma World, I have a 2014 tacoma trd sport 4x4 and I have been looking at the adjustable bilstein 5100's and I wanted to know if anybody has tried them and what they think of them.

 

I have them with 885 coils and they are very nice. you wont be disappointed.

 

I just put the same set up on my 2011. I feel the same way you won't be disappointed at all

 

Just put them on my truck 3weeks ago I'm satisfied.

 

awesome thank you

 

A lot more feedback in the suspension section of Tacoma World

 

Recently put a set up front at 0.85". Gives it a good ride and alot better look. But be warned you will probably experiences some front end vibration.

 

Did you guys set them at 0 with 885s?

 

I did, and that is the recommendation for OME coils. Many people that use the Toytec/Eibach coils will set the shocks to .85 to get the same amount of lift.

 

They now have 2.5" lift coils on toytec website that have the same spring rate as 1.6"
eibach coils. You can use them if you dont want to set the 5100s to 0.85". The toytec coils and are made for the 5100, and the OME are made to go with the Nitrochargers.

http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/Toytec-3-lift-front-coil-springs_p_1205.html

 

X2 and I agree - no disappointment here...

 

I had them on my 4runner, pretty nice ride. Definitely good for the money.

 

I'm looking to finally ditch my spacers, i'm tired of the rough ride. Now I need to choose between 885s and Toytecs. :-( Anyone reccomend one over the other for a more gentle ride?

 

The spring rate on the toytec springs are 620 lbs and the spring rate on the 885s is 590. Based on that the 885s should ride smoother but will support less weight. The toytec springs were good for me bc i have the Matt123 front skid plate and the avid offroad lightbar up front. The toytec springs with the 5100s rides nice IMO.

 

I have them with 883 springs, no complaints on ride

 

My last question. Should I do 5100s all the way or 5125s in the back?

I'm going with the toytec springs plus the small top plate spacers and the toytec AAL for the rear. I'd like almost no rake or just slightly higher in the back.

 

I have the toytec AAL in the rear with 5100s. The 5100 are made for the tacoma. The 5125 is the universal shock from bilstein, IMO the 5100 will give a better ride over the universal shock due to it being valved for the tacoma. Here is a few post lift/ pre new tires pics.

 

Oh and if you are doing spacers on top make sure you put a 1/4 larger spacer on the drivers side. There is more weight on that side and aftermarket springs are not side specific like the stock springs. I have a 1/4" spacer on the drivers side.

 

Yeah i was looking at the adjustable front coil over kit for bilsteins from toytec, anybody have any experience with those

 

TRD Baja kit can be had now about $1300.. Rides great, I like it much better than the 5100's I had on the runner.

For what its worth.