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What to set 5100's at (opinions)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Northern Taco, Nov 26, 2016.

  1. Nov 26, 2016 at 5:06 PM
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    Northern Taco

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    I just went down to swap out my factory Trd OR wheels (getting blasted and powder coated) and I took a side picture of my truck. TSB leaf springs are already put on before my frame swap happens (there's an explanation for this)
    I was going to set the 5100's I bought to .75" (2nd notch) but looking at how my truck sits now I might need to go up a notch to 1.85" or whatever the next setting is.

    Here is a picture of how it sits with stock front suspension and TSB rear springs.

    Let me hear your opinions/experiences

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  2. Nov 26, 2016 at 11:48 PM
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    In my experience, when I set mine to .75 it lifted it a good 2 inches until it settled, and even then it was still about 1.5 inches above where it sat stock. I've also had quite a different set of results with the 5100's, the add a leaf and then adding 887 coils to the front after setting the 5100's back to the lowest setting. Each truck is gonna be different, however it isn't too difficult to take them out and change the height if it isn't to your liking.
     
  3. Nov 27, 2016 at 4:20 AM
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    That's what I've been reading. I think I'll go .75" and see what it looks like. I'm sure the TSB leafs will settle as well
     
  4. Nov 27, 2016 at 4:38 AM
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    @ .85" (2nd notch), you'll likely gain 1 inch up front, and have 1" of rake (back higher than front). @ 1.75" (third notch), you will likely gain 2", and be level to slightly nose high. Assuming your running stock springs front, and back.

    To know for sure what you'll look like, take measurements from center of hub to bottom of fender. You should have 2" of rake as it sits now.
     
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  5. Nov 27, 2016 at 4:52 AM
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    I went with OME's,884's, 3 leaf aal, 5100's set at 0. I like the ride,firm but not stiff.Got everything from Marie at Headstrong,she is very helpful.IMG_0466.jpg
     
  6. Nov 27, 2016 at 5:14 AM
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    I was, and still can opt for ome, but shipping and the exchange rate to Canada shut that down for me right now. But I do have until next may until my frame gets replaced so a lot can happen with the dollar between then and now.

    I want clearance on the front as I work in the woods and don't want to be dragging the front in the ruts.

    My last 2 rentals drug often, the dodge worse.

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