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Online deals on Bilstein 5100s?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by erockintaco, Apr 3, 2018.

  1. Apr 22, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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    Correct. Go off of ARB's .pdf of all the coils. The 883, 884, 885, 887, and 888 are all a 590 lb coil, just different lengths. The 886 are 660lb coils and can handle the weight of bumpers/winch/skid
     
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  2. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:43 AM
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    I plan on doing 5100s all around. I have maybe a 1/4" to 1/2" Taco lean on the stock TRD Sport suspension. Should I put in a 1/4" spacer when I first install the 5100s to be proactive?

    Also, I plan on setting the front at 1.75" and putting in a 3 leaf pack in the back. If I take out the overload spring, would I achieve the about the same rake as factory? I like the way my truck sits now. Just looking to get about 1.5" lift. Any problems with removing overload spring? I will be doing light offroading and have about 300 pounds of stuff in the bed at all times.
     
  3. Apr 23, 2018 at 4:56 AM
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    Yes to the spacer. Def leave the overload leaf in if you have all that weight in the bed.
     
  4. Apr 23, 2018 at 5:03 AM
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    Would you suggest setting at 2.5" then? I didn't want too rough of a ride which is why I was thinking 1.75. The 3 leaf will add 2" If overload is left in, from what the website says. What would be best setting up front with the leafs just put on with overload to just get a little lift all around? I won't want too much rake but definitely do not want the bro lean.
     
  5. Apr 23, 2018 at 5:05 AM
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    I would leave the 5100 on 0 and use OME 884 for 2" lift up front. Will ride a whole lot better.
     
  6. Apr 23, 2018 at 5:17 AM
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    This.

    I was going to use stock springs myself and set the 5100s to 1.75 but from all the people I talked to they said it would be a very stiff ride. I bought a set of 2” coils from headstrong but the OME coils are very good too. My truck rides awesome. Still stiff but very planted and soaks up the bumps very well.
     
  7. Apr 23, 2018 at 5:21 AM
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    I would not set the 5100s to 2.5 on stock springs. If it were me with your situation I would go with a set of 2” coils with 5100s set at zero and a progressive AAL with overload left in. You will get about 2” in the back initially but it will settle a bit. That should keep your rake
     
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  8. Apr 23, 2018 at 5:26 AM
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    Thanks for all the help guys. Maybe @BigMacMcCoy will sell me his setup when he upgrades.
     
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