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Bilstien 5100, 4/5th notch experience

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by boston23, Jan 15, 2022.

  1. Jan 15, 2022 at 8:11 AM
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    boston23

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    Anyone running 5100's on the 4th or 5th notch. Members always say it'll ride harsh but I'd like to hear experience from people who actually run them that tall. How's the ride?

    Thinking of using the 5th notch since my front end is sagging from sliders & skids, using anything lower would probably only return my front end to stock height.
     
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  2. Jan 15, 2022 at 8:15 AM
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    SDTaco4x4

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    I'm running 5100's at a 2.25" lift (not sure on the exact notch as a shop did the install) and the ride is fantastic. But I also have a sport where the stock ride was like a stagecoach.
     
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  3. Jan 15, 2022 at 8:21 AM
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    71tattooguy

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    IMO you’ll be fine with weight up front
     
  4. Jan 15, 2022 at 8:26 AM
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    Bilstein 5100's @ 2.0", Wheelers 1.5" AAL, 265/75/16 Firestone Destination AT2's
    I am running 5100's on the top notch with the 1/4 spacer on the drivers side and I am 100% happy with my setup.:thumbsup:
     
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  5. Jan 15, 2022 at 8:34 AM
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    Only if you have weight.

    I hate driving 4/5 5100's on any Toyota. Way too harsh for me. It's not a 1978 F250, it's supposed to be enjoyable to drive.
     
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    trilogymac

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    Anything on the rear?
    How does it sit? Bro? Rake? Level?
    Thanks
     
  7. Jan 15, 2022 at 9:15 AM
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    I'm same as you. Definitely better than the Hitachis the sport model came with
     
  8. Jan 15, 2022 at 9:16 AM
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    Running 5100s at 4th with AAL (short) in back. Rides better than stock IMO. still have about 1/2 to 1 inch of rake
     
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  9. Jan 15, 2022 at 10:28 AM
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    Bilstein 5100's @ 2.0", Wheelers 1.5" AAL, 265/75/16 Firestone Destination AT2's
    I am running a wheelers 1.5 inch single aal, and I have a slight rake.
     
  10. Jan 15, 2022 at 10:40 AM
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    Bilstein 5100's @ 2.0", Wheelers 1.5" AAL, 265/75/16 Firestone Destination AT2's
    Also check the drivers side front axle to see if there is alot of play in it, if so order the ecg bushing. I had to have mine be placed because of the vibration.
     

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