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Help with 3 inch lift

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bsptacoma, Aug 26, 2017.

  1. Aug 26, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    I want to install a 3 inch strut spacer, or either bilstein 5100s. What would be easier to do by myself?
     
  2. Aug 26, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    And I would also get new coils with the 5100s
     
  3. Aug 26, 2017 at 1:12 PM
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    6inch lift sitting on bilstein coilovers. Lexus is300 studs in front to keep stock wheels, general grabber red letters, nfab front bumper.
    What equipment do you have? A spacer will be easier to do but you still have to take apart quite a few things and get the vehicle aligned
     
  4. Aug 26, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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    Spacer easier for sure.
     
  5. Aug 26, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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    I have a shop. I’ve never done a lift kit before. Was just trying to figure what could be done if I put 1 Saturday away to do it
     
  6. Aug 26, 2017 at 6:22 PM
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    5100 @ 0” w/ 2.5” Eibach spring, 1.5" Icon Progressive 3 leaf + 1” block, Procomp Wheels, Grill Thin Lip (Custom Car Grills Mod), Access Tonneau Cover, Pop & Lock Tailgate Electronic Lock PL8521
    5100s are super easy to install. You could literally have both sides done in 2-3 hours if your handy. Here is a quick and safe way to do the 5100s without using a spring compressor. It's the best way to do it. I've done it on my last 2 tacomas.

    Don't mind the disclaimer in the beginning.

     
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  7. Aug 26, 2017 at 8:58 PM
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    Thanks for the help. I believe I’m going to for the 5100s
     
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  8. Aug 26, 2017 at 9:05 PM
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    If you want to make it really easy you can order the 5100s with springs fully assembled so it's a simple pull and replace.
     
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    there the best bang for the buck for starting out,im thinking about going with the new 6112 on my new truck maybe,give Marie at Headstrong affroad a call or message on ehre and she can hook you up.
     
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