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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BIG EYE, Jun 14, 2021.

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Jun 14, 2021 at 7:20 PM

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I recently picked up this 2017 SR5 2wd and it was lifted already.

What I know/think I know from looking at it and my own research, but thought I would see what the experts have to say.

Maxtrac spindle lift with Bilstein shocks and a large block in the rear
The fronts look to be on the highest setting avoiding the needs for any suspension spacer.

Am I correct? I think this gives the truck a 6” lift, but please let me know if I am right.

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Jun 14, 2021 at 7:21 PM

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Yea thats pretty much it. Personally the front is set way too high and the 5100 should be set to the 0 or 1 setting.

Rears is a mega block, you should swap it out for an add-a-leaf and a 1" block rather than the 3-4" block it has.

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Bilstein 5100's set on 3rd clip, with maxtrac 4 inch spindle lift.
And a 3 inch block in the rear under the leaf springs.

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I wonder how it drives. Any vibrations ?

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BIG EYE[OP] initial post: ↑

I recently picked up this 2017 SR5 2wd and it was lifted already.

What I know/think I know from looking at it and my own research, but thought I would see what the experts have to say.

Maxtrac spindle lift with Bilstein shocks and a large block in the rear
The fronts look to be on the highest setting avoiding the needs for any suspension spacer.

Am I correct? I think this gives the truck a 6” lift, but please let me know if I am right.
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Stock your truck was around 21 inches Center of front hub up to fender, 22 inches for the back.
If you measure you’ll know how much lift your dealing with.

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bulalo said: ↑

I wonder how it drives. Any vibrations ?
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a bit around 40 mph.
Any insight on how to fix it and keep the lift.

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BIG EYE[OP] said: ↑

a bit around 40 mph.
Any insight on how to fix it and keep the lift.
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Is there carrier bearing spacer?
Shims may be an option on the the rear axle. 1 degree per 1 inch of lift is recommended..

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Is there carrier bearing spacer?
Shims may be an option on the the rear axle. 1 degree per 1 inch of lift is recommended..
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I do not know what carrier bearing spacers are.

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This truck looks really tall to me, esp in the front. I would consider lowing it a bit

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BIG EYE[OP] said: ↑

I do not know what carrier bearing spacers are.
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https://www.bilsteinlifts.com/shop/...ntPH9_8VhUGSt0qthJcwEO-X27fLu-bhoCW1wQAvD_BwE

https://youtu.be/YwMrF4it1sY

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JaCado said: ↑

Is there carrier bearing spacer?
Shims may be an option on the the rear axle. 1 degree per 1 inch of lift is recommended..
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JaCado said: ↑

https://www.bilsteinlifts.com/shop/...ntPH9_8VhUGSt0qthJcwEO-X27fLu-bhoCW1wQAvD_BwE

https://youtu.be/YwMrF4it1sY
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Looks like there is a spacer in there

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Would UCA's help with the steering wheel shake?

-The alignment is in spec, and the tires are balanced.

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Hello axle wrap my old friend, doo dah doo dah

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Hello axle wrap my old friend, doo dah doo dah
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???

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I just realized the Method wheels I have are not hub centric - I thought they were, but it seems they are 108mm vs 106mm.
I ordered some hub centric rings., Hopefully this fixes the issue

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BIG EYE[OP] said: ↑

I just realized the Method wheels I have are not hub centric - I thought they were, but it seems they are 108mm vs 106mm.
I ordered some hub centric rings., Hopefully this fixes the issue
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There you go

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There you go
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I just hope it fixes the issue

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Thank you everyone for the feedback on my current suspension. It is nice to be confident in knowing what I have.

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I would think the axle wrap would be major with that rear end?

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