Help ! First lift issues ome884 Bilstein 5100

Does any one know the stock average rake of my 2012 tacoma DCLB trd Sport ? Or what it is stock, ground to fender?

 

You will definitely need at least a 1” block in the back. I have 5100’s on stock Sport springs set at 1.75 and was squatting in the rear as well. The 1” blocks made all the difference.

 

Get some different rear springs. As you lift the front the weight transfers to the rear, which is why you're now an inch lower in the rear than you were with the stock front.

1.5" AAL w/ 3-leaf pack would be perfect for the rear, as it won't really give you 1.5" if you're already fighting a saggy slightly tired stock leaf pack.

 

It's about 1" or so from the factory... You probably had less, since these rear springs blow out pretty quickly. Mine had a nearly level stance after only 3 years of use because the spring started sagging

 

Yeah, I’m thinking I’m going to go with a 1.5” AAL in the rear. Starting to really think the Monroe quick struts brought my stock front height down an inch( 34” to 33” from fender) and that’s why I got 3 inch raise from the 884/5100 set up. I’m going to drive another 250 miles to complete 500 and see how much it settles. I’m guessing stock my truck was likely 34” front /36” rear (20” (from hub front)/22” rear)?