How to check where 5100s are set

Hey guys,

I have 5100s all around on my Taco, and I'm looking to raise them a little like I hear so many of you guys talking about. Anywhere someone can direct me for more details, or how to check where they're set at now?

We all gotta start somewhere. Previous owner looks to of added some leafs too, but I'm new and need to do more research.

Thanks!

 

A picture is worth a thousand words... If your bottom of fender to center wheel hub is about 22-23", it's set at 2.5" which is max, below that would be 1.75".

 

Take a look at where the spring perch is set. If there are only lines below where it is now it's at 2.5, if they're all above it you're at 0. If not you're somewhere in between.

 

5100 Bil 2 gens-- are they the same as 1st gens????
If so, there is an adjustabe ring on the shocks.
Pretty sure you will need to remove the shocks to reset to a higher level. Not as easy as a simple adjustment.

 

Getting new tires as we speak.. I'll take a picture when I get home. Haha. Nitto Graps going on!!

 

Trails?

 

Here's a picture as you guys requested. This is the front

 

I don't think you have 5100s sir

 

Post a pic of the bottom of the spring.

 

Those definitely look like stock TRD bilsteins, which aren't 5100s

 

look like STOCK to me-with a spacer

 

Yep. Stockers. These are the 5100s.

http://downsouthmotorsports.com/i-11693375-toyota-tacoma-05-2014-front-rear-bilstein5100-ride-height-adjustable-shocks.html

 

ahh. I coulda swore I saw 5100 on them somewhere. Pics of the back and bottom coming up. Weak. Now I need some 5100's me thinks

http://imgur.com/UjWT4tk&0viL2H3#0

 

Stock shocks / springs, you have a very minimal lift, I'd say 1" up front.

 

This is the way I bought the truck and I've done plenty of mods but left suspension alone. I want to learn more and add a slight lift. Thinking 5100's, but not sure yet.

 

You do currently have a slight lift. Might want to figure out what that spacer is.

 

So the slight lift is that silver spacer from my first photo? Correct? haha. I'm new to lifts.

And what about the back? I read some 2012+ were getting four leafs instead of 3.

 

Rear suspension looks stock too. You do not have TSB leafs and from that pic they look pretty flat like the rest of us with stock leafs

If you do decide to put some money into a lift get a new leaf pack.

 

haha sadness. Thanks. I'll have to do some research. What's the standard most efficient price/look lift most do. Any suggestions.

Thanks guys!

 

OME makes a good product. There's a few good stickies in the suspension section.

Bottom line is just build it for your intended use the first time around, otherwise you end up doing things over and over until you're happy.