Spacers + Billsteins For 3" Lift?

Sorry to to do this guys but I searched and didnt find what I was looking for. (Maybe I need better keywords)

Ok so I was wondering if anyone has set the 5100 at 2.5 and added a top plate spacer ( ) on both sides to get a full 3 inches of lift. Or maybe another combination of .85/1.75 + spacer set up.

Post pics and comment on the ride if you have done this please

 

Setting the Bilstein at 2.5" of lift gives a ride equivalent to that of a 2.5" spacer lift, I couldn't imagine the ride if you set it to 2.5" and put a spacer ON TOP

 

You know I thought that it was like that too but I believe the billys ride better than 2.5 spacer but I dont know why

But the spacer im talking about is a top plate so it shouldnt change the ride.

 

As a general rule, stacking lifts is a "no no".

 

The 10mm top plate spacer and the billies at 2.5 is a set up run by lots of guys on here .

AKA Toytec's Ultimate Lift Kit

 

I can see how they are similar but I dont think thats the same thing....or is it?

 

That was my first setup with my tacoma. oem springs, 5100s @ 2.5+ 1/2 spacer. It was fine for me.
Went with eibachs @ .85"+ top plate now for the the heavier spring rate.

 

ill probably be doing that in the future too.
Any problems? What tire size did you run?

Oh and thanks

 

You're right , the ULK has no top spacer , my bad .


Still , lots of guys running the bilsteins at 2.5 with the top plate spacer on here

 

Pair the eibachs with 5100's at .85".

I run 285's with that setup.

Pretty sure u can add a small top plate spacer to get the full 3". But I think you'd be happy with what the eibach/Bilstein lift gives you

 

FYI, Toytec makes a preassembled kit that uses 5100's at .85, Eibach coils and a top plate for a true 3' lift.

 

285s. Slight rubbing but i had tc uca. Had my alignment guy dial in my caster perfectly so the tire doesnt rub onto anything.
I thought eibachs wer stiff enough but still sagged 1/2" wid my allpro bumper.

 

Thanks evreyone for the tips.

Can anyone explain how the 5100's are better than a coil spacer lift? isnt it the same thing?
Im getting the 5100 regardless but im kinda curious.

 

You get a better shock and you lift at the same time. But yeah theyre both preloaded lifts.