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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by FERSHI1, Apr 3, 2017.

  1. Apr 3, 2017 at 7:20 PM
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    FERSHI1

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    Just put a level kit on front end. Not sure if I want to put a aal on the rear. Will the front end settle a bit after a few hundred miles?IMG_20170329_182043760_HDR.jpg
     
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  2. Apr 3, 2017 at 7:23 PM
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    suspension level kit? or spacers? I put some fox shocks that lifted/leveled it at just about 2 inches and it did settle after a little.
     
  3. Apr 3, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    FERSHI1

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    I did Billy 5100 all around
     
  4. Apr 3, 2017 at 7:25 PM
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    Best way to find out for for sure is to measure from the fender down to the ground and check it again later. it probably will settle a bit though
     
  5. Apr 3, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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    Justinlhc

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    I really don't think it's going to settle any.

    If you're not happy with the level you'll need to lift the back to compensate.
     
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  6. Apr 3, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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    Pigpen

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    If you used the stock springs, they're already broken in and won't settle.
     
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  7. Apr 3, 2017 at 9:05 PM
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    Wouldn't lifting the back make it indo even more?
     
  8. Apr 3, 2017 at 9:10 PM
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    DustStorm4x4

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    Depending on what he goes with, it could just level the truck or give it slight rake.
     
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  9. Apr 3, 2017 at 9:10 PM
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    Justinlhc

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    If you lift too much, yes.

    You need to figure out how much higher you want the rear and find the appropriate rear lift.
     
  10. Apr 3, 2017 at 9:22 PM
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    If its a spacer then yes it will settle after a few days. Mine started with about 3 and 1/4 inch and went down to 2 inches
     
  11. Apr 3, 2017 at 10:11 PM
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    What did you set the front 5100's at? I started my 2005 Access Cab at the 1.75" settling in front, and it was too high. I installed the Toy-tec rear AAL (just had the new tsb leaf springs installed) and it looked way better! But... Major needle bearing noise at 1.75", so I re-adjusted to .85". Gives me a slight rake still, and levels nicely with weight in the bed or trailer attached. The driver's side needle bearing noise is less noticeable, but still there even at .85. It's only been a few weeks, and I don't drive it much, but it hasn't settled yet. The ride quality is great! However, when I crawl under and move the CV where it goes into the clam shell, I have a lot of play on the drivers side, none on the passenger side. If I end doing the ECGS bearing replacement, I'll go back to 1.75, which actually gave me almost 2.5 inches of lift.

     
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  12. Apr 3, 2017 at 10:31 PM
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    I did 5100s in the front with ome 885 coils. Set at 0. And 2" aal with shitty pro comp rear shocks going to be upgraded soon. The front end settled a bit. But im level all around.

    IMG_20170130_134029.jpg
     
  13. Apr 3, 2017 at 10:32 PM
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    Looks great!
     
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