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Bilstein 5100 Lift Questions

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 2005Taco4X4, Jul 7, 2012.

  1. Jul 7, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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    2005Taco4X4

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    I apologize for starting a new thread on this subject but i have some questions regarding my lift. I recently purchased four Bilstein 5100's with a 1.5 inch Toytec AAL that i have yet to install.
    My plan for the lift on my 2005 4x4 Access Cab is the 5100's set at 1.75 with stock SR5 coils, two 1/4 lean spacers one on each front shock to give me a full 2 inches of lift up front, and then a Toytec 1.5 AAL in the rear.
    Does anyone have a lift similar to this? If so could you put up a picture and did you have any problems getting it aligned? Also, is it a good idea to use the two 1/4 lean spacers or should i just leave the 5100's alone set at 1.75? Thanks in advance. :)
     
  2. Jul 7, 2012 at 8:11 PM
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    At 2 inches you should still be able to get it within alignment specs. Honestly I'd save the money on the lean spacers (not much, I know) and save up for some Eibachs to go on those 5100's.
     
  3. Jul 7, 2012 at 8:17 PM
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    If i were to get the Eibachs would i still be able to get it within the alignment specs if i jacked the 5100's up to .85?
     
  5. Jul 7, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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    The ride is fine but the alignment sucks on mine. I'm actually going to knock mine down to 1.75 because I just don't have the money for UCA's right now. I have zero caster so it wanders and camber at .7 which is going to kill my tires. So the truck will just have some rake back in it. No big deal.
     
  7. Jul 8, 2012 at 4:51 AM
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    It wanders a bit because the caster is out.
    Has a firmer feeling set that high.
     
  8. Jul 8, 2012 at 5:23 AM
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    Eibachs with 5100s at .85 will be a beautiful ride and you should still be able to get it aligned without needing new UCA's.
     
  9. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:36 AM
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    Thanks, one more thing. How much lift would i get if i purchased the Eibachs and set them at .85?
     
  10. Jul 8, 2012 at 10:24 AM
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    I believe that's right about 3".
     
  11. Jul 8, 2012 at 12:52 PM
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    If that's accurate then I was wrong and you'll probably need new UCA's to keep it in alignment. I have the fully adjustable spring perch on mine and just have it set to give me 2".
     

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