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Front Struts.. Amateur hour

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by laxlegacy, Oct 29, 2019.

  1. Oct 29, 2019 at 3:23 PM
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    laxlegacy

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    K&N CAI Bilstein 5100's 3'' Lift (Old Man Emu Leafs) Engine Bay Light Mod
    So about 8 years ago I put a 3'' full suspension lift on my 2006 4x4 Tacoma v6. I believe it was a full Old Man Emu or rough counrty kit. (shame on me for not keeping paperwork) I honestly do not remember. I recently replaced the rear shocks for some Blistein 5125's and they were great!!! However, I do not know what to get for the front. I would like to get some preloaded front struts but I do not know what size. I have in there what came with the lift kit Plus a 1' spacer to level. I would like to find something that can replace both.. Trying to figure out my options without taking them off....
     
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  2. Oct 29, 2019 at 3:37 PM
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    Jhammerson93

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    2.5" leveling kit, aftermarket 16" rims, 2" hub centric wheel spacers
    Can’t go wrong with some bilstein 6112s! Adjustable up to 2.75” and larger diameter. Also relatively affordable
     
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  3. Nov 13, 2019 at 7:41 AM
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  4. Nov 13, 2019 at 7:46 AM
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    5100's are a great choice
     
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  5. Nov 13, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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    If you already have bilstein rear shocks, why not get 5100’s for the front and pair it with a set of coils from OME to suit your needs?

    Marie can hook you up. @HeadStrong Off-Road
     
  6. Nov 13, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    if you are looking for 6112's just keep looking at Amazon and ebay! you will find it for 550 ish..... i promise. i just bought mine for 565.
    700 is too much. 565 is a right price tho. at least to me it is..
     
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  7. Nov 13, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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    I just reached out... Thank you
     
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  8. Nov 13, 2019 at 8:03 AM
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    kgarrett11

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    Love the title! Lol. 5100s for sure!
     
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  9. Nov 21, 2019 at 10:59 AM
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    Thank you so much for the recommendation @doorsidedown :fistbump:
     
  10. Dec 1, 2019 at 6:45 PM
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    K&N CAI Bilstein 5100's 3'' Lift (Old Man Emu Leafs) Engine Bay Light Mod
    I took the advice and got the 5100's with 835's from Headstrong! Thanks all.. Anyone have the part number or link to the proper mounting plate for these so I can get them loaded? I have been searching around and getting a lot of mismatched part numbers.
     

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