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Pics of 5100's at 2.5 with stock rear?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by AM99, Feb 9, 2017.

  1. Feb 9, 2017 at 5:50 PM
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    AM99

    AM99 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Before I get the people telling me to USE SEARCH FUNCTION, I did. But I still didn't find what I was looking for. I found lots of 5100 stuff but not set at 2.5 with a stock rear. And frankly I don't have time to scroll through 150 pages to find what I'm looking for.

    Anyway, like the title says. Buying 5100's whenever my tax money comes in and would like to see what 2.5 up front looks like with nothing in the rear. I'm okay with a little "lean" but nothing ridiculous.

    Thanks
     
  2. Feb 9, 2017 at 5:58 PM
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    757yotas

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    As far as i know 2.5" makes for a bad ride. Idk many people that max them out. It should get your front end up higher than the rear for that (bro lean) "i cant finish my lift" look :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Feb 10, 2017 at 12:39 AM
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    Yeah it prolly will be fairly rigid, might consider buying a set of lift springs instead of preloading the 5100's. Lift springs will be fairly stiff to especially at first but still surly a better long term choice...
     
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  4. Feb 10, 2017 at 9:51 AM
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    I have the setup you're looking for on my 97 Tacoma. I replaced the front coil springs with new OEM Toyota just because of age. It really doesn't ride bad at all. Actually rides better than the way it was (original). Also, it's not that much higher in the front than the rear. I had planned on raising the rear an inch or so if necessary, but it it looks fine the way it is & I don't tow anything heavy.

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  5. Feb 10, 2017 at 10:07 AM
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    jbrandt

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    Take your truck, and jack the front up 2.5"...
     
  6. Feb 10, 2017 at 10:25 AM
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    Toyboata

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    I'll upload a picture when I am home from work, but with my 5100's at 2.5 and stock coils and stock rear, I had zero sag. i thought of it as a leveling kit that helped me run 31's and navigate the trails a little easier. Worth it, but not a permanent solution.
     
  7. Feb 10, 2017 at 11:21 AM
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    That's about as level as it gets. Looks good
     

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