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Bilstein question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NEoffgrid'r, May 21, 2024.

  1. May 21, 2024 at 7:43 PM
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    NEoffgrid'r

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    Id like to raise the front of my 2023 trdsport 4dr Sb. I don't do off road (except to fishing spot) I was wondering if It would be OK to put Bilstein 5100 adjustable at a low 1 (or 1.1) to bring front up 1 inch so it looks somewhat level & leave rear stock... I will have garage do that... I will put on regular Bilstein 5100 stock on rear. So that way all 4 shocks are Bilsteins... Will this be OK ? This Saturday I'm putting on Falkens AT4w 265/70/17's VS stock 265/65s... I purchase this truck in Aug (before 4th Gen)last fall & family emergency happened & I'm just now getting to it. I have been lurking & researching on both my Tacos & not signed in for awhile. I will do my best to sign in. Thank you kindly in advance
     
  2. May 21, 2024 at 7:47 PM
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    Yeah that's perfectly fine to do, and a very common setup!
     
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  3. May 21, 2024 at 7:49 PM
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    Thank you very much.
     
  4. May 21, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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  5. May 21, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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    NEoffgrid'r

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    The AC shown had 2/1 lift on it. Spacer/block. I had some lite issues. Wrong tires. Problem wheels. Cheesy lift. It went very good it had issues. Every 6 months I would get alignment. Probably because 265/75/16 tires & poor cheap lift. So I'm hoping where I only want it level - by going Bilstein on front it will be much better. I do lots of highway driving & I go speed limit or less.
     
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