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Bilstein/OME or Toytec 3"

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SM_Taco, Sep 4, 2020.

  1. Sep 4, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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    SM_Taco

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    Evenin gents,

    So i've got a 2013 DCLB that i've already installed a spacer lift in the front, and a aal in the rear with 5100's. The front has sagged about 2's and I wanna replace them. I have my eyes on either the Bilstein 5100's with OME 888's, or the Toytec coils with Bilstein 5100's (SKU TTAFCS-HA). I've heard stories of both sagging after just a few months to lasting years with almost no droop. Just looking for some extra input before I spend the money. My budget is $500-600. Attached is the truck when the lift was first put in. Thanks guys! :D

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  2. Sep 4, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    I have that set of Toytecs on my 2015 Prerunner. They have 50k on them, still ride great. Have only sagged 1/4”. When it’s time for new coilovers I’ll go with them again.
     
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  3. Sep 4, 2020 at 6:14 PM
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    Damn that Spruce Mica, that’s the best color ever!!!
     
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  4. Sep 4, 2020 at 6:17 PM
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    Look into eibachs too
     
  5. Sep 4, 2020 at 6:19 PM
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    If I remember correctly the coil on the Toytecs is made by Eibach for them.
     
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    Thanks man! I originally went into the dealer to look at a completely different truck and they had this gem tucked away in the back. Luckily I saw it as I strolling through the lot while waiting for the salesman.
     
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  7. Sep 4, 2020 at 6:29 PM
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    I ordered up some icon rear springs.
    Are you going to get new packs of new AAL
     
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    Probably not. The rear has only sagged about 1/4. I’ll eventually do a whole new pack from OME.
     
  9. Sep 4, 2020 at 6:35 PM
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    I would suggest going with an icon rxt pack over ome. Wish I went with icons over my HD ome pack
     
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  10. Sep 4, 2020 at 6:45 PM
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    Any particular reason? I don’t do too much hard off-roading so I figured it’d be a decent choice.
     
  11. Sep 4, 2020 at 6:48 PM
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    Omes squeak a ton. I have e to grease them every once in awhile to shut them up. And the ride is ok.
     
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  12. Sep 4, 2020 at 7:12 PM
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    I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Dobinson leaf packs. Also from my understanding I believe they warranty their leaf packs to not settle more than a 1/4”. They will be my next upgrade. I’ve also heard issues of the OME leafs flattening out and them squeaking horribly.
     
  13. Sep 4, 2020 at 7:36 PM
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    Thanks for the heads up!


    Thanks man I’ll look into them for sure! And thanks for the feedback on the front setup. Your setup only sagging a 1/4” is pretty good, but I feel like with the front diff/axles and other weight it’ll sag more.
     
  14. Sep 5, 2020 at 7:03 AM
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    Beautiful truck, I just bought a ‘14 dclb in the same color, time to upgrade from the ‘94. Post what you decide to go with, I’m super interested to see what it looks like.
     
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  15. Sep 5, 2020 at 7:57 AM
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    Thanks man! Will do!
     
  16. Sep 5, 2020 at 4:22 PM
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    Primarily a pavement princess with the every other weekend off-road. My main concern is the sagging.
     
  17. Sep 22, 2020 at 2:26 PM
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    I ended up going with the 5100’s with the OME 888’s. Extremely happy with the result. It brought me back to the desired height, and the ride is comfortable yet firm on the trails. Would definitely recommend to others! Don’t have any rub as of now, but I’m gonna run some 1.25” spidertrax spacers. So I made an appointment at a local shop to have the cab mount chop done.

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