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Billstein 5100's for leveling.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Joe Snuffy, Apr 29, 2020.

  1. Apr 29, 2020 at 5:35 AM
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    Joe Snuffy

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    New to this... I have a stock 4wd 2020 Sport, been trying to understand what people mean by getting Billstein 5100's set at .85 for leveling only. No lift planned but considering these shocks with slightly taller tires on stock rims. Cut me in on this please. Thanks.
     
  2. Apr 29, 2020 at 5:42 AM
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    In short there are settings on the new struts. 5 I believe, each setting will give you different amounts of lift. I have mine set a 1..1, meaning 1.1 inches of lift should be made.

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  3. Apr 29, 2020 at 6:02 AM
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    Thanks Robert, nice truck for sure!! Same color as mine. No lift just leveled using 5100's huh? Man, looks good.
     
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    Lift in the rear too? Stock tire size??
     
  5. Apr 29, 2020 at 6:31 AM
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    You can call it a lift I guess because I did gain a full inch in the front making my truck almost level.
     
  6. Apr 29, 2020 at 6:31 AM
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    Just the matching 5100s in the rear. No AAL or block. 265/70/17 nittos
     
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    Txs for the reply Robert. The rears are not adjustable, correct? You did not gain any lift in te rear??
     
  8. Apr 29, 2020 at 6:59 AM
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    Haha. I guess I meant no other lift components. Did you do it yourself or have a shop do?
     
  9. Apr 29, 2020 at 7:15 AM
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    What is the benefit of having OME887 with 5100 and AAL in the rear? I am new to lifting.
     
  10. Apr 29, 2020 at 7:20 AM
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    Bilsteins or eibach great choice for budget great quality lifts. Or level which ever you prefer. Good luck CB14D7D7-4146-434B-8AAC-2398ADD821FB.jpgStock black off-road / my White truck set on 4th setting 1.5” of lift with 265/75/16 Comparison
     
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  11. Apr 29, 2020 at 7:27 AM
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    5100’s set to 2.5 in the front with a 1” spacer in the back. I wanted the rear to remain a little higher than the front for towing/looks. But now due to heavy gear in the back it looks more level. 265/75/16’s. Just a little comparison for you.

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  12. Apr 29, 2020 at 8:49 AM
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    Softtopper looks great.
     
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    Dclb on the 4th setting and a one inch rear block and the dcsb is in the 5th setting and a one inch rear block.IMG_20200408_135229139_BURST000_COVER_TOP.jpg

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    Both on stock coils?
     
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  15. Apr 29, 2020 at 1:42 PM
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    Thanks for the post bro
     
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    Absolutely no need for aftermarket springs I'm super happy with the ride, handling and overall experience with the 5100s. My truck is way more capable than stock form and I will never push the limits or rarley will go off road.
     
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  18. Apr 30, 2020 at 4:13 PM
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    Don't know how to do this quote thing evidently. Robert did you have any vibration problems with the 5100's lift? Did you change the ecgs bushing like other guys are describing?
     
  19. Apr 30, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    I did 1.5” front lift 4th setting and 1.5” aal. No vibes no ecgs I do have part just in case my bro is a mechanic so install is covered if it happens.
     

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