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5100 Bilstein Kit Help

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacosrus, Apr 15, 2019.

  1. Apr 15, 2019 at 3:21 PM
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    Tacosrus

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    I have a 2018 SR5 DCSB. It has a Tuff Country spring spacer in the front that's getting axed. 1 inch blocks in the back that are staying for now. Will get replaced later. What springs do I need. 887 or 888. I'm having it all assembled before I get it. Want it to be level when I'm done. My truck has a little rake now.

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  2. Apr 15, 2019 at 3:24 PM
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    Actually 885 springs would give you a great ride with the 5100's all way round. With the rear spacer it will be fairly level. The triple 8's will have you driving uphill...
     
  3. Apr 15, 2019 at 3:48 PM
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    Gotcha . Plus if anyone has pics of what I'm looking to do post em up. Thanks
     
  4. Apr 15, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    So it looks like 5100s with 885 coils gets you 2 inches. And with my 1 inch blocks in the back I should still have rake. A 2 inch front leveling kit levels the truck. But I have an inch in the back. I think I need 2.5 to 2.75 to get it level ?
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2019 at 5:20 AM
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    Not sure that math works..:)....definitely need to do a measurement without. With the one inch block and useing the springs for lift, i am about level. I would not crank the 5100's unless you have to. The front with 885 got me about 1.75-2".. did quick pic before leaving home, not the best..

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  6. Apr 16, 2019 at 6:13 AM
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    Have messaged Marie at Headstrong. Have a friend who gas 887s and a one inch blocks and is level. Thanks for the pics . I'm gonna see what she says.
     
  7. Apr 16, 2019 at 7:26 AM
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    Any specific reason why you are pulling the spacer?
     
  8. Apr 16, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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    Better Ride. At least that's what's supposed to happen.
     
  9. Apr 16, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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    I'm getting two different heights side to side. Apparently after settling I now have Taco Lean. Ordered a Headstrong 1/4 inch spacer for the driver side. Right side is level. I was taking measurements on the Driver Side Only
    Thanks Guys.
     

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