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How do I measure for Leveling?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by SwanTaco, May 5, 2011.

  1. May 5, 2011 at 11:33 PM
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    A7XTaco

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    Thats correct. 20 front, 22 rear.
     
  2. May 5, 2011 at 11:33 PM
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    I think it may be FUBAR already so I probably need to look into replacing the entire pack. Any suggestions???
     
  3. May 5, 2011 at 11:35 PM
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    Do you want to lift ?
     
  4. May 5, 2011 at 11:36 PM
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    I guess it is possible that I purchased a truck that was leveled at the dealer. I will have my installer check for a strut mount spacer. I definately did not do it after I purchased the truck though...
     
  5. May 5, 2011 at 11:37 PM
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    Eventualy I do, but nothing crazy. I do a lot of back road driving, not Off roading. I also use it as a daily driver and do not want to sacrifice the ride quality too much.
     
  6. May 5, 2011 at 11:39 PM
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    Maybe its the added weight of the additional airbags... I do have a full tank of gas too.

    Then again it wouldn't surprise me if the specs for the shocks have changed a little over the years... All companies do that to some degree.
     
  8. May 5, 2011 at 11:48 PM
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    Thanks for all the help. I will go ahead and mount all the 5100's at 0" for now and wait until I can find a 4 leaf TSB shock for sale or look into purchasing a new set on the internet.
     
  9. May 5, 2011 at 11:49 PM
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    Good luck
     
  10. May 7, 2011 at 4:49 PM
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    I researched Tacoma shocks and ended up going with the Bilstein 5100's, I ordered them from Down South Motorsports, received them three days later, that was just a week ago. I installed the rears first this morning, started raining so I wrapped it up for today. I am gonna set the front on the middle setting. I just went out and measured my 03 Tacoma 4WD TRD and it measures 21 3/4 rear, from hub center to fender, 20 1/2 front. :)
     

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