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1st gen coilovers

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Evan7553, Aug 27, 2023.

  1. Aug 27, 2023 at 11:16 AM
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    Evan7553

    Evan7553 [OP] New Member

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    Was looking into replacing coil overs but was wondering should I go with bilstein 4600s or 5100s to retain ride height? Ones I have on now have strut spacer but was looking to get rid of it.3A01B15A-6F3A-4FF0-B284-01C94C783BCD.png59BA9CB1-22B5-418F-B562-791DA9D7E607.png4F0DFE5E-45FD-4B91-B4DD-CE825F2E1977.png
     
  2. Aug 27, 2023 at 12:28 PM
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    Nessal

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    I'd rather get OME nitrochargers over the 5100 with the OME springs.
     
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  3. Aug 27, 2023 at 1:18 PM
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    Red_03Taco

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    Are you trying to remove the spacers but keep the current ride height, or remove the spacers and return to stock ride height? That will dictate what shock you should use
     
  4. Aug 28, 2023 at 2:47 AM
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    Welcome aboard! I bought those specific 4600 coilovers and it settled in to exactly 1/2" change in height, so those would give you "stock" ride height. The 5100's are adjustable and only needed for lift. See full discussion here and results of my install later in the same thread.

    Those will be Moog springs and of course Bistein shocks. Suspensionlifts.com assembles them before shipping.
     
  5. Aug 28, 2023 at 8:57 AM
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    Andy01DblCabTacoma

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    To maintain your lift, get the 5100s set to the middle perch. 4600s would be for non-lifted applications only.
     
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  6. Aug 28, 2023 at 12:30 PM
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    Evan7553

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    Thanks everyone for the help! Yeah I was trying to remove the spacers but keep the height i’m at. Didn’t want to get the 4600’s and have her nose diving lol
     
  7. Aug 28, 2023 at 1:27 PM
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    Eibach Pro Truck Stage 1 Kit, might would fit your bill.
     

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