Suspension Help????

Hi Everyone!
I'm new to the Tacoma World!
I've been reading different forums and learning a lot, but I could you some help clearing up the confusion!
I want to level the front end of my 2015 Double Cab Tacoma, using the Bilstein 5100's, at the 1.75 setting. Should I also add new shocks to the rear using the Bilstein 5100's non adustable?
Also being new to the Toyota, been seeing a lot of abbreviations being used, ex. TSB, AAL etc. not sure if I need to be concerned with doing, adjusting, adding anything else to this project.
My main goal is to level the truck, and maybe change out tires and rims. Nothing to big, just a better tire and nicer looking rim.
Any solid suggestions and help is appreciated!!!
Thanks!
Pics to follow!

 

What's you budget? That would help suggesting what to do to the rear.

 

TSB. technical service bulletin AAL. add a leaf If you just want it leveled no need to do anything to the rear.

 

geekhouse23
Budget is up in the air! Trying to determine what I can afford now!

 

lc_87
Somewhere I read, if upgrade front shocks, you should upgrade rears, with at least the same series shocks. It wouldn't hurt, correct?

 

Correct it won't hurt

 

@Jim_Sr what are you intentions with the truck? Do you plan on leveling for the look and staying on pavement? If you plan on staying on pavement, I wouldn't bother replacing the rear shocks.

 

The other option, if you want to spend a bit more, is to buy coils as well. OME 883s should get you 1.25-1.5" and it would be a better ride than preloading a shock (setting Bilsteins at 1.75 with factory coils).

I have OME 884s with Bilstein 5100s and they are a great combination.

 

PVT Pablo
No, not a pavement truck at all! Getting ready to re locate and it will be a working / off road truck on the property.
But def want a good looking truck! Tacos I've seen leveled look real nice!

 

js312
Thanks, going to look into that! Because of a move to another state, cost is a factor!

 

Sounds like you might need extra load capacity..

 

FYI, here's my suspension thread. Approximately 2" higher all around, rides better, and handles a load better. About $1000 all said and done.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/general-90-297hd-4-leaf-packs.357147/

 

Truck looks great with the 5100's! (pics to follow).
Now my question..... after the install, which was done at my mechanics shop. (did not have spring compressor).
I now have a pulsating vibration that starts at about 25mph and goes away at about 40mph. I had an alignment done after the install.
HELP! Anyone else experience this???? Any ideas what to look at or for????

 

Good place to start:

 

Personally, I'm NOT a big fan of preloading coils to gain lift. (ie, setting 5100's to 1.75) I'd MUCH prefer to use a longer coil (even one with same spring rate, just longer) Additional preload will result in a harsher rebound dampening. While it MAY be within the parameters of the shock's valving capabilities (when shock is new) as the shock breaks down due to wear, you may see more of a "jackhammer effect" as time goes along. Some higher dollar shocks are adjustable. (both compression and rebound dampening) With those that aren't adjustable, you really should avoid loading coils to an extreme if at all possible. Making a suspension work well is a matter of balance....It takes shocks, coils, leafs, etc, that are somewhat matched in capabilities to get a good ride AND good performance. And just because a particular setup works well when brand new, that doesn't always indicate how it will do down the road a few thousand miles.