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Leveling kit question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by FltMedic, Oct 2, 2016.

  1. Oct 2, 2016 at 2:11 PM
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    FltMedic

    FltMedic [OP] Well-Known Member

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    First post here guys so hello all!!! I did do some searching and have found some mixed reviews.

    2005 Tacoma that I'm looking to do a level on. I was thinking of running 5100 (front and rear because I need new struts anyways) and adjusting them to the level I want. I would continue to run my stock springs too. But I've seen some post saying to go different routes. So thoughts, suggestions, ideas, tips?
     
  2. Oct 2, 2016 at 2:13 PM
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    Itll work just fine..... fwiw only the fronts are adjustable.

    If u have a trd offroad, it may be pretty stiff using 5100s, but thats subjective and dependent on how high u go.
     
  3. Oct 2, 2016 at 2:29 PM
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    Honestly I'm not sure if I have a sport or off-road.... Kind of embarrassing haha. Is there a better route to go that will keep it smooth or less stiff?
     
  4. Oct 2, 2016 at 2:34 PM
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    Do u have a power outlet in the bed of the truck?
    Do u have black mirrors or color matched?
    Do u have chrome rear bumper or color matched?
     
  5. Oct 2, 2016 at 2:34 PM
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    If u dont have the outlet in the bed of the truck, u dont have a trd anything
     
  6. Oct 2, 2016 at 2:35 PM
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    Do you have a locking rear diff?
    Do you have a hood scoop?
     
  7. Oct 2, 2016 at 2:43 PM
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    No scoop, but I do have the outlet and the electronic locker. And I guess I could have just looked at the side of truck lol

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    U have a trd offroad....progressive coils. Firmer ride when preloaded via 5100s.
     
  9. Oct 2, 2016 at 2:46 PM
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    Is there a better option? I'm quoted at $370 for the 5100s of course I'll do the install?
     
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    Depending on how much u wanna lift the front.

    Eibach/toytec coils will get approx 1.6" of lift... maybe 1.75" since ur an access cab... use the 5100s with these (or another lift coil of ur choice) and leave the 5100s set for zero lift.... let the coils do the lifting.

    And a 1/4" top plate lean spacer.
    The stock coils are side specific
     
  12. Oct 2, 2016 at 2:51 PM
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    I'm looking mostly to just level it out. Thanks for the info!
     
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    Measure the front to rear difference.... theres ur needed lift for leveling.
     
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    So I went ahead and finally got around to doing new toytec springs and 5100s all the way around. Set the springs at the second clip to get "about" .085 from the strut and 1.75 from the spring. It sits a touch high but over all I'm happy with it. But I drove about 4 miles to get much needed drink after and there is a clunk now. Any ideas? I torqued everything to spec and overall it was a simple job. Dropped the lower arm to make life easy and I'll get a alignment tomorrow first thing. Anyone else ever have the clunk?
     

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