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Adding lift to bilstein 5100s?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by CleanTRD, Feb 13, 2016.

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  1. Feb 13, 2016 at 5:38 AM
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    Hey guys can I add a spacer to the bilstein 5100 ride height shock on the 0 setting ? I want to get an extra inch out of them so i want to set them at 0 and add a 3 inch spacer ?? Any suggestions?
     
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  2. Feb 13, 2016 at 6:05 AM
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    What coils are you using? If you are using 885's or any other extended coil, you cannot adjust the 5100 more than 0. If you are using originals, then you can, and avoid the spacers. If all you need is to gain 1", then you only need a 3/4" spacer.
     
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  3. Feb 13, 2016 at 6:15 AM
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    It's all stock I have the bilsteins all the way up and there not quite high enough so I was thinking about putting them all the way down and adding a three inch spacer
     
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  4. Feb 13, 2016 at 7:30 AM
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    Don't know about spacers but I'd just go with new coils and be done with it.
     
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  5. Feb 13, 2016 at 7:35 AM
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    This forum hates spacers, so be prepared.

    Can you do this? Yes. Should you? No. Go with coils as mentioned above.
     
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  6. Feb 13, 2016 at 7:37 AM
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    Any suggestions for coils to give me the three inches in the front ? And can I still use my bilsteins? I also have a three inch block in the rear ..
     
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    I may have misunderstood you. If you're looking to add 3 more inches to the 2.5 inches the 5100's are giving you, I dont think coils do this.

    Now you're looking at a 5.5/6inch lift, which is a whole different beast. I haven't done my research on that height, so I cant advise correctly.
     
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  8. Feb 13, 2016 at 7:41 AM
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    If you don't have a steel bumper look at 885's or 887's. If my memory serves me, the 5's are a little shorter than the 7's but they've have similar ride characteristics
     
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    I'm just try to get a three inch lift in total ,,, I have a three inch block in the rear ,, I like that height ,, so in the front I have the bilstein 5100 shocks to the highest setting and it's like a half inch to an inch lower then the rear how do I just get that extra inch ?in the front without killing my pockets and my marriage
     
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    Which coils ?
     
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    Any 3 inch coil? And that will work with my bilsteins ? Which setting should I put my bilsteins on after I add a 3 inch coil?
     
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    Replace 3" blocks with 2" blocks. Bam, truck leveled for under $100.

    Lifting the front any higher then 2.5 (max for 5100s) will also require you to buy new ucas if you have not done so already in order to get your tires to align properly.
     
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  15. Feb 13, 2016 at 7:58 AM
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    If I put those old man emu 3 inch coils on where do I set my bilsteins too ? The lowest setting ? Will I need anything else?
     
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    Beer :cheers:. 885 or 887.. the 887 are a bit taller.
     
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    Which setting is .885
     
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    If you add 885 coils the shocks go to the lowest (stock) position.
     
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    Wouldn't it be level with the emu coils ,, bilsteins on the lowest setting up front and the three inch block in the rear ?
     
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    What's an 885 coil?
     
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