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bilstein in front

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by obsurfer1990, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:08 AM
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    obsurfer1990

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    if i install bilstein 5100s in the front of my tacoma and set them to 2.5" will it be too much of a california lift?
     
  2. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:12 AM
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    Dark Knight

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    A few bolts are different.
    get the AAL to even it out.
     
  3. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:13 AM
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    Absolutely not, check my truck out although i have 5100's in the rear it will not give you the cali lift
     
  4. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:14 AM
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    even if i set it to 2.5"?
     
  5. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:17 AM
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    I have mine set at 2.5" with no add a leaf only the shocks in the back and i dont have the cali lift. Im selling my front 5100's to my buddy here shortly.
     
  6. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:18 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    I think your front will only be about 1.5" higher, It wont look bad. I suggested add the AAL from personal preference.
     
  7. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:18 AM
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    wat are your rear bilsteins set to?
     
  8. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:20 AM
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    thankss dark knight i am eventually gunna get the rear AAL's but im just gunna get the bilsteins in the front for now
     
  9. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:20 AM
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    What Mods!
    There is no setting the rears, just install
     
  10. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:28 AM
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    When i did mine my front was up just a bit so i added the aal because i did not like the chin up look.
     
  11. Feb 17, 2009 at 11:15 AM
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    The 2.5 setting on the shock is designed to lift your truck about an 1.5" once installed. The coils may settle a little bit as well after a few drives.
     
  12. Feb 17, 2009 at 1:55 PM
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    what size aal's would level the 2.5 setting out? and alsoo would i need to get an alignment?
     
  13. Feb 17, 2009 at 2:35 PM
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    Anytime you put a lift on your truck you need to get an alignment. The 2.5 setting might actually sit a little higher in the front. For a completely level ride go with the 1" AAL.
     
  14. Feb 17, 2009 at 2:46 PM
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    I gottem set at 2.5'' in the front...nothing in the back...i think is great! Get an alignment and after a few drives it sits .5'' higher in the front![​IMG]
     

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