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Quick Bilstein 5100 question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Dguy, Feb 28, 2016.

  1. Feb 28, 2016 at 3:56 PM
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    Dguy

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    I just ordered a pr of 5100's for my stock 2012 TRD Sport double cab long box. I want to level the truck out or maybe just nose it down a hair. The rear is all stock and staying that way, my question is do i set at 1.75"? I've read about the rear TSB for the leafs and am unsure what that refers to? I've also read that the .85" is where I would want it in my situation. I'm not really sure? I will be putting 265/70/17 on while the shocks are being installed. I just wand to be sure that the setting I tell them will be correct.
    Thanks.
     
  2. Feb 28, 2016 at 3:59 PM
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    Unchained 5150

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    What leaf pack do you have in the back? 3+1 overload or 2+1 overload? My 15 had the 3+1 overload and at 1.75 it was perfectly level so with the 2+1 .85 will probably make you level.
     
  3. Feb 28, 2016 at 4:17 PM
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    I went from a 10 year old 2+1 leaf pack, to a new set of 3+1's and gained 0" of height. I originally had my 5100's @ 1.75" with no AAL, and was dead level when measured from center of hub to fender, but when measuring from the cab to ground, the rear of the cab was a hair lower. If your leaving the leafs alone, you should have a slight rake @ .85". Should be around 1" of rake.
     
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  4. Feb 28, 2016 at 4:36 PM
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    Dguy

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    Thanks guys...much appreciated.
     
  5. Mar 3, 2016 at 12:09 AM
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    I just installed the Bilstein 5100 set at 1.75...level and rides great.BFG KO2 tires 265-75r16
     

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