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Can I use Bilstein's to raise my height with my current setup?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tonyfinchico, Nov 12, 2017.

  1. Nov 12, 2017 at 9:01 AM
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    tonyfinchico

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    Spacer leveling kit in the front, add a leaf in the rear, 12 Volt Solutions auto start, rims and tires, shell
    So I have a 2.5” leveler in the front and the add a leaf in the rear.
    Can I use the bilstein shocks and still raise the height a bit?
    I am a complete novice to Tacoma’s.
     
  2. Nov 12, 2017 at 9:07 AM
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    Do you mean raising the front even higher than 2.5”?
     
  3. Nov 12, 2017 at 9:27 AM
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    Spacer leveling kit in the front, add a leaf in the rear, 12 Volt Solutions auto start, rims and tires, shell
    Yes. If I get the bilsteins could I adjust the front and rear up more or not?
    Is it worth it to buy them or if I can’t adjust it up more should I buy a different shock?
     
  4. Nov 12, 2017 at 9:28 AM
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    The fronts adjust but the tears do not. However, it’s not a good idea to go over ~3 I’d lift because it will wear down all of your suspension components because of how the independent suspensions works.
     
  5. Nov 12, 2017 at 9:31 AM
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    Spacer leveling kit in the front, add a leaf in the rear, 12 Volt Solutions auto start, rims and tires, shell
    Got it. That’s what I was looking for. So if I wanted to go higher it would be a full on suspension lift?
     
  6. Nov 12, 2017 at 9:33 AM
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    Take off spacers, buy maxtrac spindles. 4” lift
     
  7. Nov 12, 2017 at 9:34 AM
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    Only for prerunners right? Not sure if OP is 4x4
     
  8. Nov 12, 2017 at 9:34 AM
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    my build tread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/socal-no-shame-poser-build.513084/
    Well his profile says sport no 4x4 so ya only 2wd. I assumed he is 2wd
     
  9. Nov 12, 2017 at 9:36 AM
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    Spacer leveling kit in the front, add a leaf in the rear, 12 Volt Solutions auto start, rims and tires, shell
    It’s 4x4
     
  10. Nov 12, 2017 at 9:37 AM
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    True but I've found that some people in certain regions aren't even aware that the Tacoma comes in a 2wd model, he may not have put 4x4 there because he assumes all Tacos are 4wd. Some regions where it snows every year you see little to no 2wd trucks.
     
  11. Nov 12, 2017 at 9:44 AM
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    my build tread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/socal-no-shame-poser-build.513084/
    Could you swap out springs for ome springs then add a 1/2” spacer for another 1” of lift? Assuming you have the 5100’s compatible with the springs leveling the front now
     

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