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anyone set bilstein 5100 to 2.5? regret it? liked it?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by doughboy, Apr 25, 2014.

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  1. May 4, 2014 at 4:17 AM
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    Great info guys! I think I'm going to install my Billy's at 1.75 with stock coils for now and maybe a 1" block in the rear. ( I have the 3 leafs and overload now ). I don't want to mess with UCA's just yet. I still have stock sized tires on with good tread life. When tires are ready for replacement I'll do it all properly so I'll achieve the look I want.
     
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  2. Aug 16, 2015 at 12:06 AM
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    how do u not have issues???
     
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  3. Aug 16, 2015 at 12:11 AM
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    Worked great at 2.50 with 1.50 AAL also with OEM UCA[GALLERY=media,
     
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  4. Aug 16, 2015 at 12:12 AM
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    did u install yourself?

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  5. Aug 16, 2015 at 2:44 AM
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    2.5" front with 1" inch block in rear and TSB leaf with stock UCA's. No problem. It was a little stiff when I was running BFG All-Terrains but when I switched to a softer tire, BFG Rugged-Terrains, it rides nice.

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  6. Aug 16, 2015 at 5:56 AM
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    Because zero fucks given. :notsure:

    I've got a different setup now but it did work...
     
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  7. Aug 16, 2015 at 6:21 AM
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    bilstein 5100 set at 2.5, 285/75/16 duratracs, spidertrax, fog light mod, omd chevy leaf mod
    I have them set at 2.5 and I did the omd chevy leaf mod for the rear. I had a 96 first gen before my current truck with bilsteins set at 2.5 then later on the 3" eibach coils. It is night and day how much better the ride in my new truck is. The only complaint I have out of my lift is a slight vibration when I first start going.
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2016 at 6:54 PM
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    3 inch lift on 285/75r 16
    Does anyone have a setup with 285/70/17 with the bilsteins at 2.5?
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    ARE cap, wade inchannel vent visors, weathertec floor mats, ranch hand grill guard, tuffy security boxes in bed, lockable tailgate handle. Still have stuff that needs to be installed and still have stuff ordered lol.
    did anyone have to change to longer brake lines or do the front differential drop or the carrier bearing drop or the angle shim for the leaf springs?
     
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  10. Feb 22, 2016 at 9:03 PM
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  11. Feb 23, 2016 at 1:44 PM
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    3 inch lift on 285/75r 16
    Did you have to get any offset or backspacing?
     
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