Less than impressed with Bilstein 5100s OME 885s

reading through another thread Mark from Eibach posted that the spring rate on the 2.0 coil overs is 600lbs but they do offer other spring rates, I think I'm going to probably get the 2.0s with 650lb springs

 

Interested in this greatly.............was literally just getting ready to order your exact lift.....pause.......have you decided on the CO's instead?

 

yeah I'm definitely going to do the Eibach 2.0 coilovers, buy once cry once is a very fitting statement, currently my driver side is sitting a 1/4" lower then my driver side "yes 1/4 lean spacer on the driver side" now that they have been on a while and I've learned more I'm still very disappointed that I only got 1/2" lift in the front with 885s, but with that said for my truck I should have gotten 888s to start with, now that I'm adding the bumper and more weight it's just deciding on 650lb springs or the 600lb springs that the 2.0s come with, my 5100s with 885s would be great for somebody with a 2nd gen, after I get the Eibachs on somebody will get a good CL deal on the 5100s with low miles on them

 

I have been emailing back and forth with HS, think I'm going with the Old Man EMU set up with 887 springs and HS AAL in the rear.

 

Beside the point, but your truck looks incredible, I am considering the same mod so it will be interesting to see what the fix will be. I would appreciate your keeping us informed so we can see what it takes to get where you wanted to be.

With all the lifted rigs we have here at TW, I have been shocked that no one can call out a proven recipe for whatever ride configuration one would be looking for. I myself want to Level my truck out and take it to the edge of where I can get a couple sizes bigger tires properly under her, a better ride than OEM, but stop short of having to rebuild my front end.

I think many forget what it's like to be new to Lifting and well, Tacoma's in general. I myself know no one who knows anything about the process or where to go to find this information etc. This compared to a group of friends that live the hobby leaves me with what could be an expensive education. Good luck

 

somebody will get a good CL deal on the 5100s with low miles on them,

I know a guy!