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5100/885/AAL experience

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TBlack, Mar 28, 2016.

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  1. Jun 28, 2016 at 7:18 AM
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    dirtnsmores

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    dirtnsmores A camping truck

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    oh man. That black headlight mod sounds cool
     
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  2. Jun 28, 2016 at 7:33 AM
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    Perfect height. Well done, great looking truck.
     
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  3. Jun 29, 2016 at 3:51 PM
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    So I got my 885 coils on the other day with 5100's along with Fox 2.0s and Ironman leaf springs in the rear. However, apparently I didn't specify that I wanted the coils set at the lowest possible setting on the Bilstein and they set it at the highest setting. Now my CVs are offed and my stock UCAs can't handle it. Also they won't fix it for free. Awesome! I have tons of bro lean and a 5 inch lift up front
     
    SuperWhite05, Jun 29, 2016
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  4. Jun 29, 2016 at 4:29 PM
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    3coma my kid says my truck is "Boss"

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    Yeah, but how's it ride? :D
    :worthless:
     
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  5. Jun 29, 2016 at 4:47 PM
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    Haha the funny thing is that it rides like a dream in the rear and absolutely awful up front
     
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  6. Jun 30, 2016 at 4:38 AM
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    TBlack [OP] Taco Party!

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    Holy crap! So you ordered the 5100's and the 885's and the shop that installed them put the 5100's on the highest setting? That's why it pays just to get the shocks and coils pre-assembled before shipping so that it makes it easy for just about anyone to bolt on. I don't know if you ordered from somewhere that offers assembly but that way you would know they were put together properly. This made it very easy to bolt on in my driveway after watching a few installation videos. It sucks that you can't always expect a professional with more experience than you to do something correctly, and thats bullshit that they won't fix it for free. Good luck, I hope you can get it fixed and enjoy the great ride that it offers!
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2016 at 9:10 AM
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    I just got a call and when they were "fixing it" they also just broke one of my front bilstein shocks and they want to know if Toytec will warranty it
     
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  8. Jun 30, 2016 at 9:16 AM
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    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

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    Who is this "shop" that's doing the work so we can make sure to avoid them in the future.
     
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  9. Jun 30, 2016 at 9:46 AM
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    This would have been all avoided if you just buy your 5100's and springs compressed from Headstrong off-road. So many bad stories.
     
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  10. Jun 30, 2016 at 9:51 AM
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  11. Jun 30, 2016 at 10:59 AM
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    Here's a pic of the highest setting

    IMG_1326.jpg
     
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  12. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:28 PM
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    Amen to this
     
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  13. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:33 PM
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    JeffP213 I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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    I read your other thread about the broke shock. Sorry you're having such bad luck! I recommend giving Marie a call at Headstrong OffRoad to get your replacement. Best prices and great customer service! Good luck bud!
     
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  14. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:36 PM
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    Anybody here know or recommend doing 5100's in the front and a 2 inch block in the back? I currently have a spacer in the front but would prefer 5100's if i can do it with the block in the rear.
     
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  15. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:45 PM
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    JeffP213 I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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    I originally was going to go this route, and then I decided against it. honestly, if you're going to spend $300+ on all new bilsteins, you may as well spend an extra $200 and get new coils. The ride is better than stock, in my opinion. While going from a spacer to adjustable bilsteins is a step in the right direction, you may as well take the extra step and get what works well. I recommend an add a leaf over a block, all day.
     
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  16. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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    JeffP213 I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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    Also, If you're lifting the backend, you'll need rear 5100's as well, since they are longer than the OEM struts.
     
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  17. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:48 PM
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    Why a leaf over a block?
     
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  18. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:50 PM
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    JeffP213 I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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    blocks are known to cause axle wrap and wheel hop. AAL's are actually used to fix this issue.
     
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  19. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:52 PM
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    Any idea on how expensive it would be to do an add a leaf instead of keeping the block?
     
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  20. Jun 30, 2016 at 7:55 PM
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    JeffP213 I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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