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Emulating 2nd gen Baja suspension

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by OnionBones, May 26, 2022.

  1. May 26, 2022 at 7:12 PM
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    OnionBones

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    So I'm trying to go the OEM+ route with my tacoma... would love to get it to the factory height (1.75 in lift) of the 2nd gen Baja or 2nd gen TRD Pro. These OEM suspension parts have been long discontinued however and I've been trying to figure out what aftermarket spring/shock combination would best emulate this set up. I understand the Billistines that came on these packages were custom valved for the tacoma ect. but I'm more than willing to accept that and carry on with a 5100 or 6112 set up (or anything else someone might suggest here). What has really stumped me is the springs. It seems OME 884s and other options are giving some people 2+ inches of lift in some cases which is defiantly not what I'm going for. I am running an Access cab 4.0 4x4 auto so expect to see a bit more lift than the double cabs with the 884s as well. Any ideas?
     
  2. May 26, 2022 at 7:19 PM
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    No bumpers/skids/tents/other completely unnecessary weight:

    5100: run the stock coils.
    6112: run the default (Bilstein or eibach 600 lb) coils.

    I have no experience with OME, but numerous reviews say they have a short lifespan, and are really only good if you're running heavy.
     
  3. May 26, 2022 at 9:08 PM
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    5100s I would have to preload the stock coils to get any lift at all, correct? I'm just not sure how I feel about that
     
  4. May 26, 2022 at 9:23 PM
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    The stock coils are the same resting height no matter what the bracket setting. The trade off is that you get less down travel the higher you set it.

    Conversely, a stiffer spring will sit higher at rest and maintain down travel when compared to a stock spring, but it will be much less flexible (harsher ride) and therefore not utilize the full travel anyway.
     

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