New OME 888 Coil

Just curious, not sure if anyone asked already, I've seen the popularity from people running the 888s with 5100s set at 0 but has anyone adjusted the 5100s a notch or more higher? If not how come this wouldn't work? Thanks in advance!

 

The zero setting with 888s and 5100s is the highest recommended height for this combination. You can only get so much height out of a mid-travel suspension lift before having to go long travel. On Tacoma’s your recommended max is around 23.5” (I believe) from hub to fender on 3rd gens, or about 2.5” of lift over stock height.

 

I don't think 5100s are considered "mid travel." They have the same travel as the stock shocks, right?

 

They're longer than stock struts, and they provide extended travel when paired with new upper control arms.

 

When lying on the ground next to each other they were the same extended length. Do they have more compression?

 

I should say they offer longer travel* than stock. See here for more details:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bilstein-6112-have-different-versions-extended-travel.392923/
Hope this helps

 

Was thinking on getting this with the 5100’s i will get UCAs. Do i need diff drop? And what about taco lean? Anything else i need to be aware of would like to run 33’s on 17’s

 

No diff drop. Might look into 2-3degree axel shims and ECGS bushing. These are not required, but some people have issues after lifting and these generally are part of the fix. Many “kits” come with a spacer 1/4” for the taco lean. (1/4” spacer is about 1/2” lift)

I have 888 coils and 5100’s
Had to remove front mud flaps to fit 33’s

 

Did you do the aal to?

 

No I didn’t Medium Dakar’s , about 2-1/2” lift in the rear

 

Can i see a pic of how it sits with the set up?

 

2-1/4” front and about 2-3/4 rear
33” tires

 

Thank you so much you helped a lot

 

Another question you pull anything or carry constant weight?

 

Never towed anything yet , usually carry about 100lbs of tools or loaded bed while camping. Even fully loaded with camp gear the rear leafs Bairly squatted.

 

I’m eventually adding overland rack and tent so that’s why i was deciding between H.S. 3 leaf and Dakar pack

 

How’s the ride? I have this same setup waiting to go on

 

It’s great. Ride decently firm on the road , but also absorbs the bumps well. Only thing I wish I did was get the rear shocks with the resi.

 

Good to hear. I was worried it’d be a little rough till I get my front bumper.

 

Ya, I currently have front skid and sliders. So not as much weight.