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Please help me out with a question about Bilstein 5100s

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MagneticTaco79, Jun 2, 2014.

  1. Jun 3, 2014 at 8:51 AM
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    Ya, my understanding is if you use the eibach springs, you don't have to preload to front 5100's and that will give a better overall ride
     
  3. Jun 3, 2014 at 10:44 AM
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    Don't forget HS, they have all 4 5100s for $315.99 w/free shipping. They also have a Bilstien/Coil kit with the AAL and lean spacer for a good deal.
     
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    HS?
     
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    So one more question. From your guys experience... I got a set of 5100s for the front, i think i am just going to do the .85 setting and let it ride for now. Will this require a front end alignment? And is there anything else i should be concerned about?
     
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    Any change in height will change your caster and camber so yes you would want to get an alignment soon after.
     
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    Cool, makes perfect sense. Thanks a bunch man!
     
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    ICON 3 leaf progressive AAL with Bilstein 5100 shocks and OME 885X coils
    guys i have 3 leafs on my stock tacoma and want to install 1.5inch icon progressive add a leaf i also want to keep the stock overload spring so wanted to know if i need the normal bilstein 5100 Rear Shocks Collapsed length 14.02 Extended length 22.94 Travel 8.92 or bilstein/RCD 5100 Extended Rear Shocks Collapsed length 16.34 Extended length 27.28 Travel 10.94

    thank you
     
  11. Jun 27, 2014 at 9:58 PM
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    I have the 3 leaf wheeler HD AAL, and I got the regular bilstein rear shock. No problems what so ever! Highly recommend aal over block!!!!
     
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