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Hello From Virginia

Discussion in 'New Members' started by CharlesCity, Jul 4, 2016.

  1. Jul 4, 2016 at 6:10 AM
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    CharlesCity

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    CharlesCity [OP] Self Preservation? What's that mean?

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    I had a 1985 Toyota with the straight front axle and 35's that I never should have sold. Now I have been looking around the forums for info on upgrades to my 2015 off road. Lots of people seem to like the "Bilstein 5100" lift method for the front. I like that they are adjustable. I wont be beating the hell out of this one like I did the 85' model because its my daily driver (and cost a lot more) but I am looking for a little more height and style. Good Info here glad to join.Tacoma.jpg
     
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  2. Jul 4, 2016 at 8:50 AM
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    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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    Welcome to the club!:thumbsup:
     
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  3. Jul 5, 2016 at 10:04 AM
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    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Welcome!

    Bilstein shocks with Toytech springs and a 3 leaf pack provides a nice lift and a great ride on/off road. :thumbsup:
     
    mattgecko, Jul 5, 2016
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  4. Jul 5, 2016 at 10:06 AM
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    Welcome to TW , what part of Va. are you from Matt?
     
    cabo wabo, Jul 5, 2016
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  5. Jul 5, 2016 at 10:11 AM
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    Welcome from Nevada!
     
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  6. Jul 5, 2016 at 10:15 AM
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    Fellow Virginian welcome.
     
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  8. Jul 5, 2016 at 10:22 AM
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    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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  9. Jul 5, 2016 at 10:27 AM
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    Welcome from NoVA! What part of VA are you in?
     
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  10. Jul 5, 2016 at 10:36 AM
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    robssol If it ain't broke, leave it the eff alone!

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    Welcome to TW!:hattip:
     
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  11. Jul 5, 2016 at 10:43 AM
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    JeffP213

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    JeffP213 I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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    Welcome fellow Virginian! I have the OME 885 with the 5100's set at 0" w a Deaver AAL in the back. Really nice ride before I threw E load 33's on it. Still a nice ride though and not a whole lot more than the 5100's by themselves. Check out Headstrong OffRoad for the best deals and incredible customer service.
     
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  12. Jul 5, 2016 at 5:26 PM
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    CharlesCity

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    CharlesCity [OP] Self Preservation? What's that mean?

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    Thanks for everyone's greetings and shared experience. I'm living in the country, out in Charles City County. I Work in the Richmond VA area.
     
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  13. Jul 5, 2016 at 5:39 PM
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    CharlesCity

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    CharlesCity [OP] Self Preservation? What's that mean?

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    Couple loads of firewood in the bed later.....it's sitting just about level when it's empty. Now, since I have read up on the forum a little, I am noticing the driver's side lower too. haven't put a tape on it to see how much. Upgraded leaf spring are for sure.
     
    CharlesCity, Jul 5, 2016
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  14. Jul 5, 2016 at 5:50 PM
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    welcome from horth central va
     
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  15. Jul 6, 2016 at 5:36 PM
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    Welcome to TW
     
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  16. Jul 8, 2016 at 8:04 PM
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    CharlesCity [OP] Self Preservation? What's that mean?

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    Thanks to the welcomes from everyone.

    5100's are ordered for the front, diff drop kit too.

    Looking into Toytech vs OME vs Stock Springs with these. Using Stock for now.

    TT 3 leaf pack 2.5", TT Rear Boss Shocks, 3 degree steel axle shim set and carrier bearing drop kit ordered for the back. Used the coupon code from this site for the Toytec order. Axle shims are from Wheelers.

    This is a result of what I read mostly here at Tacoma World for a decent lift without spending a ton.....to get started anyways.
     
    CharlesCity, Jul 8, 2016
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