bilstein 5100's

So I just got my Tacoma TRD OR in April I'm looking to put billys on the front probably set at 1.75, but will I need to do anything to the rear looks like it has a four leaf pack on the rear. Im looking to just level it out some. Thanks guys

 

Every suspension is different. Considering the truck is new, you may get more life than the suggested 1.75" of lift. For example, I upgrade my 2007 coils to new 2015 sport coils and set the shocks at 0.85. I got around 1.25-1.5" of lift. I have the 3 leaf pack, so I purchased a one inch block to level it out. There is still some rake, but IMO it looks good. Least when I haul something, I won't be nose high.

 

Here's a pic if you're interested

 

The TRD OR springs are progressive and will probably ride like crap at 1.75" due to the preload. I would replace the springs before preloading them. Or, go no more than the 0.85", which should put it close to level.

 

Nice looking truck bro got a side profile pic? I like that your supporting your southern pride man

 

You need to measure your hub to fender heights front and rear and see what the difference in height is, then choose your 5100 preload accordingly - assuming also that all of the preload settings are approximations and not hard numbers.

 

Ok so what kinda replacements springs should i consider any suggestions?

 

Yeah I have one, but it's not the greatest. Here it is, but I'll go take another one right now. Be right back

 

I did pee runner its like 2.5" diffrence thats why i was considering 1.75

 

What are you hub to fender measurements front and rear?

 

Gotcha. Do you tow or haul?

 

I like your truck zach but since mine is newer and i have a 4 leaf in the rear should i still go with a lift in the back?

 

neither really but want the capability if I decide to

 

OME 883X. Don't fully level the truck, you'll want to maintain rake if you ever use the bed.

I had rake, and lost it with a shell, and now re-doing everything and selling my 5100s front and rear, and my rear AALs! I am sitting at 1.75" front and 2" rear lift height and it worked great until I got the shell installed.

 

Well can't get a decent picture cause someone parked right next to me, but I would try the 1.75 setting first. If you want it mostly level with around .5" of difference that would be your best bet. I believe you will maintain some factory rake, so hauling or towing shouldn't be too big of an issue. @PeeRunner is correct about the coils. Coil lifts are the best way, but I'm happy with the billies set at .85.

 

So pee runner what are you selling your billies and aal for?

 

I set my 5100s at 1.75" in front and have some serious bro lean on anything but a completely level road. When I loaded my bed up with 4 people's worth of clothing and gear, plus coolers, it was sagging like I was hauling plywood. I'm going to raise the rear by 1.5" to compensate and hopefully correct the issue. If it continues I'll just reset the pre-load to 0.85" until I go for a new set of coils.

 

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@whiskeytacos
I've been pretty happy with my Wheeler's 3 leaf Progressive AAL, gave me 2" in the rear.

 

Man that sucks

 

@PeeRunner good to know. I ordered a Toytec aal earlier today, if that doesn't work out over time I'll just buy the Dakar leaf packs like i should have a year ago.