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Bilstein 5100s

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dean724, Oct 13, 2015.

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  1. Dec 26, 2015 at 2:14 PM
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    Has anyone removed the plastic covers from the rear struts?
     
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  2. Dec 26, 2015 at 7:15 PM
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    265/75/16?
     
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  3. Dec 26, 2015 at 7:15 PM
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    That's what I want my rig to look like. So, do the Bilsteins on the rear at .85 give some lift?
    A local outfit quoted me $299.00 to do a 3/2 spacer deal. But maybe the Bilsteins would be a better route. You done good on that!
     
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  4. Dec 26, 2015 at 10:20 PM
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    outkast how is the ride compared to stock?
     
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  5. Dec 26, 2015 at 10:22 PM
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    Rides better than stock. Firmer. More controlled. Stock suspension is too soft IMO.

    .85 is a big improvement.

    1.75-2.5 are the diminishing returns settings. .85 is great.
     
    T4RFTMFW, Dec 26, 2015
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  6. Dec 26, 2015 at 10:34 PM
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    Just tossed on 5100s, 885s, LR UCAs and Superbumps. Might throw the sway bar back on, I forgot how much body roll there is with it off, and I don't have the suspension/travel to try to roll around without one (yet :spy: ). Truck is a bit higher up front, already had a wheelers 3 leaf in the back, with no overload. Thinking if I toss the overload back in it will level me out and once the front settles a bit I'll be a hair higher in the back as I like.
     
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  7. Dec 26, 2015 at 10:36 PM
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    Mind you, With an All Pro Skid and supercharger on the front, I'm easily heavier than any stock third gen out there, and while I didn't take any hard measurements, my eyeball tape measure is saying at least 2" lift, if not 3".
     
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  8. Dec 26, 2015 at 10:37 PM
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    No way in hell you got 3" out of 885s.
     
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  9. Dec 26, 2015 at 10:38 PM
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    My prerunner did :). My 4x4 might have, but I bet it settles to 2-2.5 in a day or two
     
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  10. Dec 26, 2015 at 10:41 PM
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    It's a 2" coil on a stock truck, so unless you preloaded the 5100s.
     
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  11. Dec 26, 2015 at 10:43 PM
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    Nope, no preload. And I definitely got close to 3" on my prerunner, had measurements back in the day on it.
     
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  12. Dec 26, 2015 at 10:45 PM
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    Mmmmmmmkay babe.
     
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  13. Dec 26, 2015 at 10:50 PM
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    images_7116580d55fd35a9faa9a89577cc069c0e2ab094.jpg
     
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  14. Dec 27, 2015 at 12:04 AM
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    Bilstien 5100's x4 Dobinson 448 springs, rear 2inch AAL



    No such rear adjustable Bilstiens my friend, .85 refers to front suspension
     
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  15. Dec 30, 2015 at 8:24 AM
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    You do know we're talking about 2016s right....
     
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  16. Dec 30, 2015 at 4:04 PM
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    And? Same suspension, roughly the same weight and same lift gained.
     
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  17. Dec 30, 2015 at 11:45 PM
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    Bilstien 5100's x4 Dobinson 448 springs, rear 2inch AAL
     
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  18. Dec 31, 2015 at 1:55 AM
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    Right??
     
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  19. Dec 31, 2015 at 12:59 PM
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    Lousy pic but here is my truck with 5100's on all four corners with front set at.85 Tires are BFG KO2's size 265/75/16image.jpg
     
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    The ride was not affected. I honestly cannot tell the difference between the .85 lift and stock as far as ride comfort. I was worried the ride would be harsh, firm, uncomfortable but no, it feels just like stock.
     
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