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Bilstein 5100 / Eibach Gallery

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tcBob, Sep 6, 2011.

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  1. Aug 16, 2013 at 2:12 PM
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    Point taken, will keep an eye on em.
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  2. Aug 16, 2013 at 2:16 PM
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  3. Aug 16, 2013 at 2:28 PM
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    • Strike
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    • Hahahaha

    Three stikes and you're out!

    Thanks guys for the info and the pictures. I'll get the 5150 snap rings moved to the bottom. I mistakenly thought the shocks would have to be set higher for the lift to work, didn't realize the springs would do it.
     
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  4. Aug 16, 2013 at 2:31 PM
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    all the lift on first gens should come from the coils

    only the heavier and far inferior 2nd gens need to have the coil seat moved to get a full 3" out of them :spy: :spy:
     
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  5. Aug 16, 2013 at 2:32 PM
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    I hate to ask something that is probably buried in this thread, but after searching through a handful of pages, I figure better safe than sorry. I am getting ready to purchase this Eibach/Bilstein 5100 kit from Toytec for my '04 crew cab/ 4x4/ TRD, and I can't determine if I'll be needing to add extended brake lines or not. I plan on doing the 5100's all around, but with only the Toytec 2" aal in the rear. I understand that I may need them if I was upgrading shackles, but with only the aal, will they be necessary? Also, if I do need to add them, would it be in all four corners or only rear?

    I appreciate any feedback as there is a wealth of knowledge here. Thanks in advance!
     
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  6. Aug 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM
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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.
    While being an excellent Van Halen album, I did not buy Bilstein 5150's. 5100's.

    :facepalm:
     
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  7. Aug 16, 2013 at 2:41 PM
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    the longer brake line w/ the AAL is just a precaution; but it's better safe than sorry. Having brakes is always a good thing haha

    but FWIW I didnt run a longer brake line and my AAL broke before I had any problems with the length of the stock line


    and I'm mid travel in the front with the stock lines, and theyre still long enough; you'll be fine with the eibachs

    this is me with the stock line and toytec AAL
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  9. Aug 16, 2013 at 3:21 PM
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    Oh yeah and a picture of the stock suspension (top) and then the Eibach/5100s up front (bottom):
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  10. Aug 17, 2013 at 2:00 PM
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    Grey wire mod, eibach, 5100's & 5125's, ome Dakar leafs, 1.25 rear shackle, Gibson exhaust, ram air intake, throttle body spacer, boot slide mod, poly bushing kit, extended brake lines.
    Ok down to the wire before ordering my new suspension. Last question?
    I am planning on doing dakars in rear I'm ordering a new brake line because I have a 1" shakle. My question is will the 5100 be long enough in the rear because I am looking at about 4" of lift.
     
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  11. Aug 17, 2013 at 3:21 PM
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    Youll have to order the bilstein with the correct length for your lift. The 5100's only allow for 3" of lift I think.
     
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  12. Aug 17, 2013 at 3:21 PM
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    To my understanding, no the 5100s would not be long enough. IIRC you need to go with 5125 or 5150s. Someone feel free correct me if I'm wrong
     
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  13. Aug 17, 2013 at 4:49 PM
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    5150's have been discontinued so 5125's are the only choice now.
     
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    Ok, now I'm confused...I guess I got something slightly different than those previous pictures. Mine arrived today and the have threads for adjusting, not a movable ring.

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  15. Aug 17, 2013 at 5:17 PM
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    Those are adjustable coilovers. You can thread the rings up or down to set the ride height where you want it. We all have the regular 5100 struts which have snap rings.
     
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  16. Aug 17, 2013 at 5:34 PM
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    Eh, see my Build Thread sig link. Too many mods to list.
    Ah..ok thanks. Are these adjustable while mounted? I'm guessing so.
     
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  17. Aug 17, 2013 at 5:44 PM
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    3inch toytec coils 5100's, aal(soon to be replaced), 33/12.5 km2s, + a money hole...
    Stock rear ? No lift?
     
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  18. Aug 17, 2013 at 5:50 PM
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    Yes stock rear. Currently waiting on my Expo leafs to come in and ship
     
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    Yeah they should have come with a spanner wrench
     
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    3inch toytec coils 5100's, aal(soon to be replaced), 33/12.5 km2s, + a money hole...
    Would you mind getting a picture if the rear like directly facing the wheel...
    Just seeing if I could possibly fit my 33/12.50s with my AAL or only maybe an inch of lift in the rear...honestly thinking about going back to stock completely;/
     
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