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Leveling a 3rd gen tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ronjonsilvers, Nov 17, 2015.

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  1. Nov 17, 2015 at 2:59 PM
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    What options do I have to level a 2016 3rd gen tacoma SR5?? Just got it, not too familiar with leveling spacer options/differences. Are they all the same as previous years?

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  2. Nov 17, 2015 at 3:04 PM
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    5100s are very popular on here and a lot of guys have good things to say about them. I would avoid using spacers on your new truck.
     
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  3. Nov 17, 2015 at 3:36 PM
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    Would previous years (05-15) 5100's work? been looking online and can't find anything for the "2016" yet
     
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  4. Nov 17, 2015 at 4:34 PM
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    Bilstein 5100`s are most likely the best way to level the truck. Second notch up on the shock, which is the .85 position. This will give your truck an almost perfect level stance.

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  5. Nov 17, 2015 at 4:37 PM
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    That is a beautiful truck! any rub with those large tires??? So the billstein 5100 series for the previous year will fit on the 3rd gen? Is that what is on yours?
     
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    Yes that is the set-up on my truck. No rubbing at all.
     
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  7. Nov 17, 2015 at 4:45 PM
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    Bilstein 5100, set to position 3. Although I have the access cab, but I'm sure you'll be within 1/4" which wont be noticable.
     
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    That is awesome, looks perfect the way it is. wouldn't change a thing! did you just get the front or did you get all 4 billsteins at once and where did you get em from. I just want to make sure I get the correct ones.
     
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  9. Nov 17, 2015 at 4:53 PM
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    I did a leveled comparison chop the other day...

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    I like it, give me the details on what you did haha
     
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    Yea I have read that article too, just wondering though would previous year parts (billstein 5100's) just bolt right up. Or do i need to wait for the "2016" year to be official
     
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  14. Nov 17, 2015 at 5:18 PM
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    the fronts bolt right in. not sure about the rear as i havn't done that yet.
     
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    The 2015 will bolt right up on your 2016.
     
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  16. Nov 17, 2015 at 5:23 PM
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    Will the "lift" sag over the years if the shock goes bad?? versus a metal spacer
     
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  17. Nov 17, 2015 at 5:27 PM
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    I had 5100`s on my 2010 4Runner for almost 5 years and they never lost any noticeable height.
     
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    Very nice! ?just dont want it to sag over the years. just placed an order for a front set of 5100's via Amazon :cheers:
     
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    I had 5100s on my 05, no problems with about 75k miles on the setup. I have the 5100s front and rear on my 16. 1.75" front and a 1/2" shim in the rear. Just wanted a little more lift.1115151032.jpg
     
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    That looks awesome! So do the previous year rears just bolt right up??
    For example if I ordered this set would it all fit

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MH...i=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=billstein+5100
     
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