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Front spring sag

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by RangerJimbo, Aug 6, 2020.

  1. Aug 6, 2020 at 3:05 PM
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    RangerJimbo

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    First post. Quick question. I just had a lift installed on my new 2020. Bilstein 5100's all the way around with the OME 888 front springs and an Icon Progressive AAL. After installation I got a full 3 inches on the front and only 1" in the rear with the AAL. I was hoping for the expected 2.5" front and 1.5' rear to level it out. Needless to say the front is a little higher than I'd like. How much if any front sag can I expect from the new springs? At this point I'm debating about going to 887 fronts, or maybe just replacing the AAL with a Dakar rear leaf packs. Thanks for any input!


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    With no extra weight up front and just regular driving, you wont get much settling... If anything, the rear will settle more than the front ever will. If you have future front mods planned (bumpers, batteries, winch... I dont know your plan) you'll be okay then... but then with 888's youll eventually get to the point where youre too heavy in the front... Hahahaha you see where this is going? Youre never done... Welcome to TW, bud :thumbsup:
     
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    You can get a two inch add a leaf for about $75. A leaf pack would be great.
     
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    Ome springs will defintely settle
     
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    What lift height do you have the 5100’s set to?
     
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    Headstrong set them at the 0 setting (default setting).
     
  7. Aug 6, 2020 at 6:53 PM
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    Then you have 2 options 1 get a softer spring 2 add more front end weight like a bumper
     
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  9. Aug 7, 2020 at 3:10 PM
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    Update... So I think I may have found the problem. I looked at the front coilovers and rechecked the clip setting. Looks like they are in the top clip position, meaning a lot of preload on the spring. That would tell me there is room for the front to come down by lowering the clip setting. Is anyone aware of how much of a lift reduction you can expect in each clip setting? I need to come down about 1.25-1.5 inches to level out. In my conversations with Headstrong my understanding was the clips would be set in the lowest setting allowing the spring to provide the lift without preload. At least that's what I thought. Thanks for any input anyone can provide!
     

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