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BILSTEIN B8 5100 Ride Height Adjustable

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by LNMTacoma2013, Jul 8, 2021.

  1. Jul 9, 2021 at 12:55 PM
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    How is this “level “? It’s low in the back by at least an inch or so
     
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  2. Jul 9, 2021 at 4:39 PM
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    Front Driver = 24.5in
    Front Pass = 24in
    Rear Driver = 22.5
    Rear Pass = 21

    Measured as follows:
    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Jul 9, 2021 at 4:45 PM
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    That's what I thought.. You have ~4.5" of lift on the drivers side. Can post pic of the strut assembly? Coil seats may be upside down. Are these the stock coils?
     
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  4. Jul 9, 2021 at 4:50 PM
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    Yes the coils are stock, but I didn't do it myself I had it done at Mavis Tire. That doesn't mean it was done right though.
     
  5. Jul 9, 2021 at 4:54 PM
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    Yup upside down
     
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    The passenger side is correct
     
  8. Jul 9, 2021 at 4:58 PM
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  9. Jul 9, 2021 at 4:59 PM
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    They need to be taken apart and coil seat flipped.

    213CA5A0-C8F8-47D7-B9C2-CB2E77AF1516.jpg
     
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  10. Jul 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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    This one is correct
     
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  11. Jul 9, 2021 at 5:01 PM
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    They had my truck for approx 10hrs because they were slammed. They should give me a refund.
     
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    Thank you for making the suggestion, I watched numerous videos in the event I got the courage to try it myself. I remember specifically seeing how the coil seat should be placed. I didn't even think to look until you suggested it.
     
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  13. Jul 9, 2021 at 5:17 PM
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    Ok. It’s low then. I’m not there to measure it. I’ll take your word for it.
     
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  14. Jul 9, 2021 at 5:28 PM
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    LNMTacoma2013 If you want fairly level w/o touching the rear I'd have them set it at the 0.85 notch (2nd from bottom).
     
  15. Jul 9, 2021 at 5:28 PM
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    If they were slammed that means they do good work. 10 hrs is nothing, if you left it with me I would have told you I needed the truck for 2 days.

    It's a super embarrassing mistake for sure but just bring it back and give them a chance to make it right. They don't owe you a refund, they owe you an apology.

    You're lucky they even offered to install your customer supplied parts, they're doing you a favor. Bring them some beer
     
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    I'd have this done in 2 hrs max in my garage with no shop tools.
     
  17. Jul 9, 2021 at 5:31 PM
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    Good for you
     
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  18. Jul 9, 2021 at 5:32 PM
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  19. Jul 9, 2021 at 5:34 PM
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    6 maybe 7 hours to install front and rear lift. ...unless you are old:fistbump::burp:
     
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  20. Jul 9, 2021 at 5:35 PM
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    Actually, I have an appointment next Saturday and that's what they were going to do. Take it apart and set it on the lower notch, but at this point they still have no idea that the one coil cap is upside down. I would prefer to keep the front at 2.5 lift and then do a Aal in the rear. I will eventually get bigger tire too.
     

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