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Billstein 5100 vs Spacer

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Para8291, Nov 25, 2015.

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  1. Nov 25, 2015 at 11:24 AM
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    if you go with aftermarket wheels or spacers you can actually run 285s.
     
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  2. Nov 25, 2015 at 12:10 PM
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    My '07 TRD Sport had 1.5 or 2" spacers and add-a leaf on it when I purchased it used 5 years ago. The thing was borderline dangerous on the highway. I would hit a rough patch and the whole truck would hop; felt like I was going to veer off of the road, but I didn't know when. Not good. I put Bilstein 5100 s on it front and back; set the front at 1.75". Maintained the same stance, but what a difference! Buttery feel, and more importantly, I gained control behind the wheel. From what I have read you can get the same result with .85" setting on the 2016s. Bilsteins and an alignment and you won't have any regrets:)
     
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  3. Nov 25, 2015 at 1:34 PM
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  4. Nov 25, 2015 at 2:24 PM
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    Rears are not required as they will provide no lift, only an overall improvement over ride quality. For what you're seeking, only front 5100s are needed.
     
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  5. Nov 25, 2015 at 3:12 PM
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    I would do the back as well so you would have a better ride and consistent handling. I could be wrong but it would seem mismatched shocks with different valving would affect handling in a negative manner
     
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  6. Nov 25, 2015 at 3:26 PM
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    Also interested in 5100s at .85 front. What size tires you guys like to run? Any pics?

    Thinking 270 70 17 to keep close to stock and nice ride but im not sure if it will look good...

    Thanks
     
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  7. Nov 25, 2015 at 3:45 PM
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    I'm thinking 275 All Terrain TA on stock wheels. I don't want spacers.
     
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  8. Nov 25, 2015 at 3:54 PM
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    5100s set @ .85 up front so far I'm lovin it image.jpg @Para8291
     
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  9. Nov 25, 2015 at 4:08 PM
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    I'm sold on the 5100 set up. Thanks Jon!! Awesome looking truck. Are those stock tires and wheels?
     
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  10. Nov 25, 2015 at 4:31 PM
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    I'm going with the toytec .75" spacers on mine. I've read numerous threads on the 5100/OME/spacer argument. No one can ever provide a good reason why no to run a small (1" or less) spacer lift other than "you wont like it", "they suck", etc. I don't mind the ride of the stock bilstein setup, and I hate to throw brand new parts away that I paid extra for. Using a little logic, spacers wont affect ride quality. Using the same spring/strut combo and not changing preload.

    About like the same argument people have on cars, springs vs coilovers. The coilover crowd says springs suck and you wont like them. Yet they are perfect for 95% of people.
     
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  11. Nov 25, 2015 at 5:03 PM
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    Thanks and Yes its stock wheels 16x7 and tires 245 75 16 hoping to get a 265 75 16 soon
     
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