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Suggestions for leveling kit and tires.

Discussion in 'New Members' started by nikki b, Aug 21, 2014.

  1. Aug 21, 2014 at 6:30 PM
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    nikki b

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    Hi I own a 05 Tacoma prerunner and I want to put a leveling kit and some bigger tires and I am trying to get some advice on which is better or what is recommended.
     
  2. Aug 21, 2014 at 6:32 PM
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    06 tacoma owner

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    Skip the spacers and get Bilstien 5100's. They have 4 different settings: 0", .85", 1.75", and 2.5"
     
  3. Aug 21, 2014 at 6:36 PM
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    I was looking at a pro comp 3.0'' for 279.99. do you know what the difference might be im totally clueless on leveling kits
     
  4. Aug 21, 2014 at 6:37 PM
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    Bilsteins are adjustable shocks that you can use on your stock coils and it is a lot better than using spacers and give a better ride.
     
  5. Aug 21, 2014 at 6:38 PM
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    Truck ever leaving pavement? Spacers probably be fine if not. 5100s are the next level from there.
     
  6. Aug 21, 2014 at 6:39 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

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    5100's ride rough. I had them on my 96 4x4 at factory settings. My leveling kit actually made my ride softer in my 05. And the truck goes in the woods/beach.
     
  7. Aug 21, 2014 at 6:40 PM
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    Awesome thank you do you have any suggestions on tires?
     
  8. Aug 21, 2014 at 6:43 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Mud tires for sure
     

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