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Let’s see those with 5100’s with ome 880 or 881 coils

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 98_3RZ_NIC, Feb 28, 2021.

  1. Mar 1, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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    98_3RZ_NIC

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    Bilstein 5100’s with ome 881 coils on lowest setting, JBA upper control arms, LCE header, 31x10.5x15 falken wildpeaks.
    you may not lose anything. I emailed wheeler ‘s off-road and they said 452 bucks for the pair and that’s was assembled.
     
  2. Mar 1, 2021 at 10:44 AM
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    TenderWarrior

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    Yea I just looked on there. Not bad. I think imma do the small spacers cause I have them. Then one day upgrade to icon stage 1.
     
  3. Mar 1, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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    3" Toytec spacers, Bilstein 5100s in the back with add a leaf and overloads removed.
    Coulda swore I paid between 6 and 700 oh well lol
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2021 at 11:07 AM
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    Bilstein 5100’s with ome 881 coils on lowest setting, JBA upper control arms, LCE header, 31x10.5x15 falken wildpeaks.
    and I’m gonna have them put extended studs on so I can put 1/2” spacer. So 881’s on lowest setting and 1/2” spacer will be nice.
     
  5. Mar 1, 2021 at 11:37 AM
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    Yes, mine are on the lowest setting. Ironically I got more lift than I wanted, probably because my truck's a 4 cylinder regular cab.
     
  6. Mar 1, 2021 at 12:09 PM
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    Bilstein 5100’s with ome 881 coils on lowest setting, JBA upper control arms, LCE header, 31x10.5x15 falken wildpeaks.
    the 2881’s are only 10mm taller than the 2880’s which is barely over 1/4”. Is that gonna make a difference or should I go 2883’s so they don’t settle so much? 2883’s are .5mm thicker than 2880’s and 2881’s, 10mm longer also and a higher rating in terms of pounds.
     
  7. Aug 2, 2021 at 7:12 PM
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    Bilstein 5100’s with ome 881 coils on lowest setting, JBA upper control arms, LCE header, 31x10.5x15 falken wildpeaks.
    you have any pictures straight from the side
     
  8. Aug 2, 2021 at 8:17 PM
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    3" Toytec spacers, Bilstein 5100s in the back with add a leaf and overloads removed.
    I do not, but it’s about as level as it can be.
     
  9. Aug 2, 2021 at 8:25 PM
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    it looks a little taller in front. That’s what I’m trying to achieve. What suspension are you running in front?
     
  10. Aug 2, 2021 at 8:28 PM
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    Bilstein 5100’s with ome 881 coils on lowest setting, JBA upper control arms, LCE header, 31x10.5x15 falken wildpeaks.
    what size wheels and tires do you have also?
     
  11. Aug 2, 2021 at 10:36 PM
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    3" Toytec spacers, Bilstein 5100s in the back with add a leaf and overloads removed.
    Just the way it’s sitting in that spot really. 5100s with 881 springs and 10mm spacer on both sides. 33 12.50 on 18x9s. Also have 1.5” add a leaf and overloads removed in the rear
     
  12. Aug 3, 2021 at 10:35 AM
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    how come you took the overload out? Doesn’t that lose you ride height? Is that why you added the 1.5” add a leaf?
     
  13. Aug 3, 2021 at 11:55 AM
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    The add a leaf gave it too much lift for me and it was squatting a little too much without it so taking the overloads out put it close to level
     
  14. Aug 3, 2021 at 3:08 PM
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    what add a leaf did you use?
     
  15. Aug 3, 2021 at 4:31 PM
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    I don’t remember, but I think I got it through toytec
     
  16. Aug 10, 2021 at 9:52 AM
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    i think I’m just gonna go kings paired with the deaver 8 spring progressive pack for the rear. That should be a nice combo.
     
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  17. Aug 10, 2021 at 10:10 AM
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    Kings are always a great option lol I’ll be getting some whenever I put the 6” on
     
  18. Oct 11, 2024 at 7:06 PM
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    what size tire you running and UCAs? I just installed my 2881's on the lowest clip (says 2" on wheelers site) and they look taller than 2", look more like 3", hoping they sag a bit, on stock UCAs
     
  19. Oct 15, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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    Those are 255/85r16's with SPC UCAs. I was going for 2" of lift, ended up with 2.5", eventually settling to 2.25" after several months. My experience plus what I've heard from a few others is the OME coils provide more lift than advertised on 1st gens.
     

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