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Stiff suspension help

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by FLAtacoma05, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. Mar 7, 2011 at 11:23 PM
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    FLAtacoma05

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    Have the ToyTec Ulitmate lift leveling kit 3" with the 885 coils and rear AAL and factory shocks. The ride is really stiff, a lot more stiff than stock ride from the dealer. The kit says I can use my factory shocks with the kit.

    Question: I really want to buy the bilstein 5100s. If i do what do i set them at? Can I set them higher and get more front lift for more clearance for tires or is that a bad idea and why?
     
  2. Mar 7, 2011 at 11:59 PM
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    If it helps, I feel like the coils are sagging. I am running the top spacer on the front.
     
  3. Mar 8, 2011 at 12:11 AM
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    its the $300 kit. bought it with the body on it. not sure what the spacer size are
     
  4. Mar 8, 2011 at 12:12 AM
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    Kinda threw me for a loop at first. I think the kit you got and the ultimate are 2 different. (well at least on their website)

    Notes: website says that the med(885) and heavy(886)require a different shock. Nit sure you are supposed to run the 885s with the stock shocks.

    Billies can be run, but at the lowest setting. With the 885s alone, many get 3" or a bit more..
     
  5. Mar 8, 2011 at 12:17 AM
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    Brock in the shocks
     
  6. Mar 8, 2011 at 12:35 AM
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    what happens if its set at .85 with the spacer? alignment issues?
     
  7. Mar 8, 2011 at 1:43 AM
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    correct. how much lift is that going to give me? i dont really care about stiffness just height and clearance for tires
     
  8. Mar 8, 2011 at 4:24 AM
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    That's going to to give you almost 4" of lift. Not a good idea for alignment and downtravel.

    I agree that if you buy some OME shocks, which are designed to dampen the stiffer spring, your ride will vastly improve.
     
  9. Mar 8, 2011 at 4:34 AM
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    Wasn't the whole purpose of starting this thread because your suspension was too stiff?? :confused:

    How large of tires are you trying to fit? With 3" of suspension lift and a body lift, you should be be able to clear some pretty big tires. Adding more lift won't be your issue, it's rubbing on other parts like when you make a turn or flex the suspension.
     
  10. Mar 8, 2011 at 6:38 AM
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    OP, Use the OME shocks (N90000, or N142s), with the 885 spings, if you want the best ride. If you use the 5100's, set them at the 0" setting. Downsouth motorsports sells all 4 (front and rear) 5100 shocks for about $300.00.
     
  11. Mar 8, 2011 at 9:42 AM
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    What would be the better ride then? 885 without spacer set at .85 or higher. Or with spacer on coil and set at .00?
     
  12. Mar 8, 2011 at 10:24 AM
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    Do not set the billy's at 0.85 with the 885's.
     

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