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Bilstein 5100 set at 2.5 inches

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by donny.brooke, Feb 19, 2016.

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  1. Feb 19, 2016 at 12:48 PM
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    Im wondering if there is any issues with alignment or anything else setting my bilsteins at the 2.5 inch setting. Im doing a one inch block in the back and thinking 2.5 up front would be a better fit than at 1.75 setting. I have a trd sport 4 door long box. Here is a pic of it as it sits with stock suspension

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  2. Feb 19, 2016 at 2:02 PM
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    Yes you'll have alignment issues with them set at 2.5" with your stock UCA's. @Dean724 had problems with his alignment at the 1.75" setting. Besides your truck being nose up if you only do 1" in the back the ride will be really harsh with them at that setting.
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2016 at 2:12 PM
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    Thanks for the info. Will do the 1.75 inch up front and hope for the best on the alignment
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2016 at 2:17 PM
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    You're welcome, good luck on the install.
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2016 at 11:30 PM
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    Any lift at all requires alignment. Why risk your new tires? Just do it :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Feb 19, 2016 at 11:45 PM
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    I'm looking to pretty much to the same...please post pics after you do it!
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2016 at 4:14 AM
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    I was concerned about not being able to align the truck properly after the 2.5 inch lift.
     
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  8. Feb 20, 2016 at 7:11 AM
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    I was also thinking about doing the bilstein 5100's at the 2.5, I had the bilstein 5100's in my old 2011 ram 1500 at max 2.75 for 4 years and I never had a issue and alignment was done with no problems, what's the big difference from a ram at max and a Tacoma at max setting
     
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    Here it is....1.75 up front 1.0 in rear. Bfg ko2 265 70 17 load C . Rides way nicer than stock.

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    3 inch lift on 285/75r 16
    Will 275/70/17's fit under the 2.5 inch lift?
     
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  11. Feb 21, 2016 at 10:30 PM
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    Looks great.
    When you say 1.0 in the rear, do you mean that's what the 5100 rears gave you for lift? I was under the impression the rear shocks are not adjustable.
    Or did you just do the blocks?
     
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  12. Feb 21, 2016 at 11:50 PM
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    Rear shocks alone will never give you a lift. You either need blocks or leaf(s).
     
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  13. Feb 22, 2016 at 12:21 PM
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    Yes. I have 5100's at 1.75 and 1 inch blocks and am running 275/70/17 K02's on TRD Pro wheels.
     
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    3 inch lift on 285/75r 16
    What about 285/70/17's
     
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  16. Feb 22, 2016 at 5:36 PM
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    Looking good.
    How much does a 1" affect the pinion angle?

    Can you post link for block ?
     
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  17. Feb 22, 2016 at 5:38 PM
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    Those I believe are for the Tundra. You need these http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/st...justable_Front_Struts_(Pair)_-_24-239370.html
    Set them at .85 and it will level your truck perfectly and improve your ride. Many here including myself can attest to this.
     
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    I have a TRD Sport too and my shocks are setting .85. I love the look and the quality of ride. You'll love it!!!

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    Like a boss
     
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    Yeh that white truck at .85 looks great. You guys who are doing that are leaving the back compeltely stock, correct?

    Can anyone expand upon how it affects ride quality??

    Does aftermarket bilsteins void warranty?
     
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