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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by bdunna, Sep 17, 2015.

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  1. Feb 26, 2017 at 4:46 PM
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    Thanks. I think 3rd notch / 1.1" would be dead level, but then you'd have issues with rear squat with almost any weight in the bed.

    Incidentally, it's about 1-1.5 hours of labor to have a shop do the front coil overs. I had a shop do it because I ended up having a hard time with those due to the springs, despite the videos and posts suggesting it is easy. I did do the rears myself, took about 45 minutes, quite easy. This video was useful in doing them:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyyAtfeA6Yo

    Here's the torque specs for the rear:

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/gallery/data/500/FSM_Torque_Specs_-_Rear_Suspension_Diagram.png

    Torque specs from the front:

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/gallery...t_Shocks_Diagram_4wd_Pre-Runner_-_Page_1_.png
     
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  2. Mar 29, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    So setting at 1.75" in front & 1" block in rear makes truck level. What were your diffrence in front and back before lift. Mine is exactly 1" difference from front to back.
     
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  3. Mar 29, 2017 at 2:25 PM
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    My 2016 was 1" exactly also and I went with the new Bilsteins for the 3rd gen set at 2nd notch .65 and that made it exactly Level all the way around. I ended up putting a 1/2" block in the rear just to keep a very slight rake, used my same factory u-bolts.
     
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  4. Mar 30, 2017 at 1:58 PM
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    So .65 you are getting 1" of lift.
     
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  5. Mar 30, 2017 at 3:04 PM
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    On my truck yes, except for the drivers side..when I lifted it I got the Taco lean that folks refer to. I just bought a 1/4" spacer to make up the difference.
     
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  6. Mar 30, 2017 at 3:44 PM
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    I do not know what to put mine at now. Was going to go with 1.55" on front & 1" block in rear. But with numbers you are getting would have a bro lean. Has yours settled?
     
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  7. Mar 30, 2017 at 4:02 PM
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    Need help will be installing tomorrow on 2016 Tacoma SR5 V6 4x4 with 17" rims & 1" difference from front to back. Any ideas!!!!
     
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  8. Mar 30, 2017 at 4:08 PM
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    Yeah, I'm confused too. I was also planning to go only 1" in rear. I can't figure out what to set the front at to get it close to level. Seems like not everyone gets the same results. And seems like not everyone has the lean.

    I think I'm going to call Headstrong tomorrow, but it might just come down to trial and error.
     
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  9. Mar 30, 2017 at 4:10 PM
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    Yep looks like it is going to be a long day installing tomorrow.
     
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  10. Mar 30, 2017 at 4:19 PM
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    Just noticed you're in BR. Good luck with your install. Let us know how it turns out.
    I'll be doing it next weekend.
    My truck gets delivered tomorrow. :taco:
     
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  11. Mar 30, 2017 at 4:20 PM
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    Will let you know & Thanks!
     
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  12. Mar 31, 2017 at 3:19 PM
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    Got my lift installed today went with 1.55" on front Bilsteins & 1" block in back with Bilsteins. Lifted about 1 5/8" in front & 1 1/8" in back. Got about 5/8" take. Not much lift but what I was looking to do. Did you get your truck today?
     
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  13. Mar 31, 2017 at 3:44 PM
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    Here she is

    1491000146744152888203.jpg
     
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  14. Mar 31, 2017 at 3:48 PM
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    Another one

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    Where did you find a 1/2'' block? All I can find are 1''. I set my billies at the third notch (1.1'') and now it sits dead even. I only want the rear lifted about 1/2''
     
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  16. Mar 31, 2017 at 4:58 PM
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    Used 1" block in rear & set front at 1.55".
     
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  17. Mar 31, 2017 at 5:01 PM
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    sorry, I was referring to @Shadowray. He said he used a 1/2'' block for his rears
     
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    I got about 1/2" to 5/8" from front to back. Just to let you know.
     
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    I did get my truck today. Sent you a PM.
     
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    How did the alignment come out with the 1.55 setting? 3rd gen specific 5100s obviously?
     
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