Front Bilstein 5100 rear 1.5 block

Hello I have a 2010 Tacoma sport DC. I was wondering if I could run bilsteins 5100 in the front at 2.5 setting then put a 1.5 block in the rear. I am running stock rims and tires for the time being.

 

Can you? Yes.

Should you? No.

That would result is a shit ride and serious bro lean if you put anything in the bed.

A better option (relatively inexpensive) would be to get OME 884 and dakars for the rear (or at least an AAL).

 

Why shouldn't you? Right now i have a 2.5 inch spacer and a 1.5 inch block in the back. Having 2.5 in front with that block in the back should level you out perfectly and have a smooth ride. Im actually switching this weekend to 5100's up front 3" and keep my 1.5 inch block in the rear.

 

Then what's the best option?

 

I think what you have in mind would work great.

 

A smooth ride is the last thing you will achieve.

 

No, don't listen to this advice.

 

Well i don't have that set up so i can't say so myself but i have others that said it works fine. Get what you want and matches what you want to spend.

 

What would you recommend?

 

Read above

 

Thanks for your opinion man. Personally for me the rear block works just fine and was easy to install. As for the front, thats your decision. I wouldn't recommend a spacer because I'm switching from the spacers up front to 885's.

 

Suspension 101.

Select a spring to achieve the goal you have for lift and weight (like adding armor). Match it to a damper that will control the spring rate properly.

If you go past a certain point with lift, you will have to have additional suspension parts to correct the suspension geometry.

5100's are an adequate replacement shock for OEM. They are wildly popular because of multiple perch choices for the spring, giving lift. But it does it via preloading the OE springs. Never a good idea. You loose travel and add ride harshness.

The rear is much easier, many options. But if you lift it much, get longer shocks.

My question is why lift? Looks or function? If it's just a poseur ride, it doesn't matter as much. If you actually offroad, even just running rough trails, you'll definately want to do it right.

Call Marie at Headstrong off road, tell her your goals. If what she recommends is out of your budget, keep saving till you can afford it.

Also, I'd wait and do the lift at the same time as the tire package. Meaning you'll wait longer, but so what? You're going to lift with stock tires it will look goofy, then you'll get frustrated and buy the new tires before you are ready.

 

I've used lift blocks on previous vehicles. Blocks used to be the acceptable way to lift a rear. I won't be using them on my Tacoma because every vehicle I've used them on has eventually had the springs start sag badly. My Suburban in particular the leafs had an S shape in them after running a 4" block for 30k and that was a 3/4 ton pack with no load other than a mostly empty Suburban.

The leaf springs in our trucks are inherently weak. Adding a block will just kill them that much faster.

 

So what if I got bilsteins 5100 for the front and rear. Could I set both of them at 2.5? What else would I need for the rear to level it up?

 

The rears don't adjust. Only the fronts.

On an access cab, I have had 5100s on all four corners with the front set at 1.75 and a toytec AAL in the back since about 2009. Level as fuck and rides fine. A full change of the rear spring pack would be better than the AAL, but the AAL is a shitton better than blocks.

 

You can AAL

 

Can you put the front bilsteins at 2.5 or what is the best fit then nothing for the rear besides an aal?

 

you can but not recommended and may ride harsh

 

I am going to aal. My spring guy said 1 1/2" lift in the back. And he said it won't squat if you put 500lbs in it anymore. Only $140 if I bring him the springs. Then I'll figure out the front...

 

You need to actually look under your truck and answer that question for yourself.

More basic knowledge will help with your decision making.

Hint: the front and rear suspensions are totally different.