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another 5100 question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 04prerunner, Jun 19, 2010.

  1. Jun 29, 2010 at 8:41 AM
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    jusmac

    jusmac Well-Known Member

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    ordered my coilovers from toytec and they showed up with the billy's a few days later. .....backorder is over
     
  2. Jun 29, 2010 at 8:59 AM
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    scocar

    scocar Patron of the Farts

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    I just installed the same setup and have the same spec truck^^^. I had 106k miles on mine. I am very happy. Others have said the ride with thsi setup is "firm." I would say that the ride is "solid." Handling and body roll vastly improved. Truck is damn near level, maybe a tad lower in front. about 2 in front, 1.5 in rear, will likely settle a little over time. This is my first "lift," and I didn't even really want to lift, just improve the lame suspension, but I think it is a good long-term investment in a quality lift.

    I opted for OME 881s plus 5100 @ zero rather than just 5100s to compress the already crappy OEM progressive coils, because I realized I would have to set the Billies on the highest setting to try to level the truck with those 1.5 leaf packs, and that would make for a harsh ride. The original coil springs are 375 lb progressive (and the tops were collapsed on mine). The OME 881s are 600 lb linear (non-progressive). The only difference among the 880, 881, and 882 are coil height (10mm between each model). But putting them on different trucks with different engines/cabs/crap hanging off the front will yield different ride and height results. You should call Wheeler's Offroad. They are very helpful with info to suit your truck and needs. They did me right.
     

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