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Leveling advice (Bilstein 5100) (Pics)

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Lobby350, Nov 12, 2013.

  1. Nov 12, 2013 at 4:19 PM
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    Lobby350

    Lobby350 [OP] Member

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    Magnaflow 11225 14", Bilstien 5100 in middle position, Deck plate mod
    Planning on ordering some 5100s in the front as my stock struts are pretty worn out. Gonna be going with just the stock coils for now. Does it look like my truck has an AAL? Or just fresh rear leafs? Only had the truck for a few months now

    What setting do you think it would take to sit level MAYBE a slight bro lean? Thanks

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  2. Nov 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM
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    YotaDan

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    Take a couple of Pics of your rear leafs so I can see if there is an aal. Probably going to want to do both front and rear shocks.
     
  3. Nov 12, 2013 at 4:57 PM
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    Lobby350

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    Couple quick crappy pics, its cold out :eek:

    I was planning on just putting the billies on the front and getting monroes for the rear as i work at a napa store and can get them for a pretty good price.

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  4. Nov 12, 2013 at 6:26 PM
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    cmj

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    My truck had monroe shocks on it when I bought it. I can't say I would recommend them.

    I don't see an add-a-leaf in those pics. Most likely the previous owner was getting a lot of sag with weight in the bed so he installed blocks as a cheap fix.
     
  5. Nov 20, 2013 at 6:40 AM
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    Lobby350

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    Magnaflow 11225 14", Bilstien 5100 in middle position, Deck plate mod
    Dont think i have blocks in the rear. Measures 35.75 to the front fender and 37.125 to the rear fender. Cant decide if i should do middle setting or 2.5 on the 5100s and they're coming today! Im leaning toward middle, what do you all think? Pics of my truck in the first post. Do reg cabs get more lift out of the 5100s?

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