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Firestone Ride Rite ?? Plus bilstein5100

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by John taco, Jul 1, 2014.

  1. Jul 1, 2014 at 9:49 PM
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    John taco

    John taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Can you guys confirm about the different ride quality of if I would run my stock trd sport springs with the bilstein vs running eibach springs with the 5100?

    Thanks ?
     
  2. Jul 2, 2014 at 5:33 AM
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    yotarob2005

    yotarob2005 Kiss My IFS

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    Front Bilstien 5100's Set @ 1.75", rear 5100's & TSB springs, Flowmaster, TRD seat covers, Toyota All weather floor mats, 265/70-17 Michelin LTX AT2's, some Debadgeding, BHLM, led bed lights, 886 back up lights, fog lights anytime mod, Extra d-rings, Toyota bed mat, sockmoney TRD decals, Kenwood 890DNX, Firestone ride-rite air bags, 2 car seats.
    I have had the stock Sport springs on 5100's for over 75K miles now and believe that it rides better than stock, my 5100's are only at 1.75". I would be hesitant to put them at 2.5", if you want it taller than 1.75" then get the eibach springs. Thats just me though, I know lots of people run their 5100's at 2.5".
     
  3. Sep 3, 2014 at 6:49 PM
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    John taco

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    Bringing this back to life.

    So I installed my ride rites very happy when loading the bed up or pulling trailer!

    Now looking more into my lift.

    Looking for bilstein with stock trd sport shocks and also aal for the rear



    Noob question. Why are you guys hesitant to set the bilstein a with stock springs on the 2.5 setting??
     
  4. May 4, 2015 at 10:46 AM
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    JADaus

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    Here's what I've done: Bestop 76308-35 Black Diamond Supertop N-Fab T124LB Light Bar 2, Hella 700FF driving lights with 100w bulbs 2, Turbo SII CREE Pair 9 Inch 160w LED lights 17" Black Rock Series 997 Type 8 Matte Black Wheels 265/65-R17 Cooper Discoverer A/T3; (E class) Blue Sea Systems 5026 ST Blade Fuse Block Blue Sea Systems 285-Series Surface Mount 50A Circuit Breaker Vinyl decal by ruggedT: http://tinyurl.com/qg9bw7v Firestone W217602407 Ride-Rite Kit Daystar KU09140BK Air Bag Cradle Dog platform mod Fog lights anytime mod LED interior lights 886 Backup light mod Supreme Suspension Tacoma Lift Kit 2" Front Suspension Lift Carbon Fiber Seat Heater Kit Here's the Plan: El Cheapo Heated Mirrors mod Bilstein 24-239370 Shock Absorber (front)
    To the OP...i have a 13 DC and have been wanting to do the air bag thing too. Couple questions knowing you're in a 14...but i think the trucks are relatively the same.

    - did you go with the air bag cradles?
    - did you put in on-board air?
    - install pretty easy?
    - is this similar to the set up: http://amzn.to/1QfM0vf ??

    Thanks!
    jd
     

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