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  1. Feb 4, 2018 at 5:06 AM
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    stock coils are fine
     
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  2. Feb 4, 2018 at 3:11 PM
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    Will I notice any benefit from the bils in the rear.
     
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  3. Feb 4, 2018 at 3:22 PM
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  4. Feb 4, 2018 at 3:40 PM
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    With all 4 Bilsteins my truck rides much better than the stock stiff Sport shocks
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2018 at 10:17 AM
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    I replaced all 4 corners with 5100's about 10 months ago and used the stock coil springs. At the time my truck was level however now it sits nose high about 3/4". I measured before i put the fronts at the 3rd notch and after. I don't carry a bunch of stuff in the bed which tells me the stock leaf springs blow. My local Toyota dealership is telling me that it's normal settling and since i have a tonneau cover that is adding extra weight to the back. The covers weighs 50 lbs max. I'll be replacing stock POS springs with OME Dakars in a couple months since the bro lean is driving me crazy! That should give me about a 1" rake.
     
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  6. Feb 19, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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    Mine is still level after 7 months with only the bilsteins. I don't haul often but have moved a full load of furniture a few times.
     
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  7. Feb 19, 2018 at 12:24 PM
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    Good to hear. What notch did you set the fronts at?
     
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  8. Feb 19, 2018 at 12:42 PM
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    2nd notch (or whichever one was) at 0.65. Don't remember but went by the instructions for 0.65 and it is perfectly level.
     
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  9. Feb 21, 2018 at 11:48 AM
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  10. Mar 4, 2018 at 4:23 PM
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    Anybody running the 5100's with OME 888 coils and the headstrong 3 AAL? I'm wondering what notch y'all would recommend for the 5100's? Also, what amount of lift did y'all achieve while keeping the truck level? Im in a 16 4x4 OR DCSB.
     
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  11. Mar 4, 2018 at 4:48 PM
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    Bilsteins at bottom notch or 0....i got a good 2.5 inches after the lift .I never took exact measurements
     
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  12. Mar 4, 2018 at 6:37 PM
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    Nice! Thanks for the info, did you keep the overload leaf in addition to the headstrong 3 AAL and the truck sat pretty level?
     
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  13. Mar 4, 2018 at 6:47 PM
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    I took mine out ..the truck looks level , but it's a hair higher in the rear . Been pretty happy with it . Probably going to get a Dakkar leaf pack at some point .
     
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  14. Apr 11, 2018 at 11:55 AM
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  15. Apr 28, 2018 at 5:33 PM
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    Any front vibes from your lift?Looking at similar lift for my 18.Thx
     
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  16. Jun 24, 2018 at 9:39 PM
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    Anyone installed these on a limited with the 18" rims and stock or slightly larger tires? Curious to see how it looks and hear if there was any improvement in ride quality. Thanks :cheers:
     
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  17. Jun 25, 2018 at 8:38 PM
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    mine is at 1.1, nothing in the rear. I had a single deaver, but i had some vibes that i couldnt get to go away. I pulled it today. Truck sits dead level, but I'd prefer alittle rake. Im sure if I popped the cap off I would gain a 1/2" back, since the springs are so soft.IMG_4021.jpg
     
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  19. Jul 4, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    I ordered 1/2inch block from Toytec , that’ll be having installed next week. To put a little rake back. I’m sure those will work for you
     
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  20. Jul 16, 2018 at 12:53 PM
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    Hi,

    I was looking to get the following setup and set it at .85

    Would this give me a full 3 or close to? Attached is what I was going with. Decided on 888 since seemed to get a little more height out of it.

    Screenshot_20180716-153450_Samsung Internet.jpg
     
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