front end lift

i have 3.5 inch lift spindles in the front and i need about 2 inches more lift and i was reading a sticky about swapping the front springs and shocks.
are there any problems with doing that? ive searched and searched but didnt find a whole lot of info so i dont know if im using the wrong terms or what.
the spindles only added about 2-2.5 inches. so im not looking to go insanely tall just enough to fit some more rubber without rub.

 

Buy 5100s and set them to 2.5 or 5100s at the "0" setting with OME 885s. Should get you about 6" lift.

 

is there a difference in 5 and 6 lug springs?

 

Didn't realize you were a first gen. Disregard my post

 

the same concept applies to first gens though, you can get the bilstein 5100's that are adjustable ride height and you will be able to get up to 2.5 inches out of them. you can also get OME lift springs (as stated above) or Eibach 3" lift springs

if you want to go cheap (not reccomended at all) you can get a spacer that fits on top of the coil/shock assembly for lift. they range up to 3" of lift. i have a 2.5" spacer and i hate it. the ride is terrible so i would suggest the above options

 

True, but he has a 5 lug. So you can still put 5100s on 5 lug Tacoma's right?

 

ooooh yea i forgot about that. well with the spindle lift, he has the right amount of travel and the shock length will fit. the only thing im not sure of is if the mounting hardware stuff is the same.

OP, if you could take some detailed pics of the bottom and top shock mounts, i can tell you if it looks like mine. also you could search TW for answers or start a new thread asking the question

 

ok. from what ive read ill do major trimming before i put a spacer lift.
ill look on OME and down south motorsports websites and look at cost.
thanks for the help.

 

major trimming? what do you need to trim?

 

the chrome bumper and the plastic part under it needs to move a inch or so so it doesnt rub at full lock, and behind the front tire it rubs but, i think i can get a heat gun and shape the plastic

 

well the whole idea of the spacer is so you dont rub. it gives you more tire clearance.

now if you have oversived tires, then yes you will have to trim shit. what tire size you goin?

 

16 inch rims with p215/70r15 on them, this is what the front looks like

 

yea so if you get a spacer, like stated before, it will give you more clearance so you shouldnt have to trim much, if anything.

but like i said before, i wouldnt recommend getting a spacer. i know your 15 and 5100's are probably a good chunk of change but its worth it

 

after summmer vacation ill try to find another part time job and get some 5100's and some 5125's for the rear. i dont really understand how the ride height adjustable works i thought shocks couldnt provide lift?

 

cool man. and its not really the shock that provides lift. im not entirely sure how the 5100's work but from what i am to understand, the metal piece that the spring sits on is moved up, therefore provididng lift

 

The 5100's are adjustable because they have a ring on the bottom of the shock, that holds the metal piece that the coils sit on, that can be moved up and down the shock body to move the truck up and down. Its really simple once you see how it works. and i know it looks flimsy but its proven strong.

 

will the 5100's work on a 5 lug?

from downsouth motorsports

Hello,

No, currently Bilstein is not offering any ride height adjustable 5100
shocks for the 5 lug Tacoma. Unfortunately, your options for any
aftermarket accessories are very limited for that vehicle, short of
going full blown long travel. Let us know if we can help you with
anything else...

Thank you,
-Marco @ DSM

 

sorry i didnt see youre request for pics. i'll try to get some tonight or tomorrow

 

got the pics. they arent verry good. i couldnt see how the top of the shock mounts so these are of the bottom. all the pics are drivers side.

 

oh yea there not the same at all. heres mine (there is supposed to be a bolt running through the bottom of the shock obviously)