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Rear 5100's with 1.5"+ lift?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by slowpoke16taco, Aug 1, 2021.

  1. Aug 1, 2021 at 10:33 AM
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    slowpoke16taco

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    Is anyone running Bilstein 5100's in the rear with aal or replacement leafs? My leaf springs have worn out (2016 w/95,000 miles) and my truck has lost its rake and sags when loaded with camping gear.

    I have 5100's all around set at 1.1" up front and a 1" block in the rear which maintained about 3/4" rake. From what I understand the 5100's are good for 1" lift from stock, but nearly all the replacement leaf/aal choices seem to give you 1.5" to 2" of lift? Will I be OK with the 1.5" lift in the rear?

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  2. Aug 1, 2021 at 10:43 AM
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    5100s with the icon 1.5” aal in the rear. No issues.
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  3. Aug 1, 2021 at 11:03 AM
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    I see you have a topper...did it give you a full 1.5" lift?
     
  4. Aug 1, 2021 at 11:05 AM
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    Pretty close. Just a tad shy according to my measurements. I should add that my overload leafs came out. If you leave those in you’ll gain an additional 1/2”.
     
  5. Aug 1, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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    I have a 5100’s with a single Deaver AAL with Firestone airbags in Daystar cradles, 1.5” lift but sometimes it goes higher with the airbags. No issues on or off road.
     
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  6. Aug 1, 2021 at 12:22 PM
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    What’s your lift up front?
     
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    3rd clip for a 1.1” lift
     
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  8. Aug 1, 2021 at 4:16 PM
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    I've got the same except a Wheelers leaf. I like it so far and would do it again.
     
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  9. Aug 1, 2021 at 5:08 PM
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    Thanks for all the input. I think progressive aal will work for me.
     
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