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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Khaos, Jul 10, 2008.

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  1. Aug 9, 2013 at 6:19 PM
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    Im sorry if this has been answered before, i couldnt really get a clear answer ...... Can anyone give me there thought/experience with 5100's set at 1.75 and no AAL or TSB? They would be on a 2013 RC Tacoma 4x4. My concerns: Do I need new UCA's and do I need a differential drop? Any information will be very helpful. Thank you.
     
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  2. Aug 9, 2013 at 6:23 PM
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    Originally asked in another thread, but saw this and thought it is a better place. Is there any way to do a proper 1-1.5 lift without spacers? id like to increase the travel a bit but the truck is my DD so i cant have it eating cv's like popcorn either
     
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  3. Aug 9, 2013 at 7:17 PM
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    Your best bet is probably to get 5100s and set them at .85. Any other coilovers I've seen with get you 2" or more of life. That would probably level the front with the back too and if you wanted to keep the stock rake you could throw an AAL in the back.
     
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  4. Aug 9, 2013 at 10:27 PM
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    Ok, I was looking at that, my truck doesn't have the tsb, and the rear springs are flat anyway, I just can't seem to find springs that dont give any lift.....
     
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  5. Aug 10, 2013 at 5:15 AM
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    I have mine set at 2.00 on the ft but I had the tsb done on the rear so the tk sits level ride is great. Get alignment done after
     
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  6. Aug 10, 2013 at 8:10 AM
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    thanks, i had just seen so much about lifts ii was starting to think you either got 3 inch or 6 inch, unless you got crazy with SAS or had spacers.....
     
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  7. Aug 10, 2013 at 8:14 AM
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    Nah, there are more mild options. 5100s being the most popular with their adjust-ability on the front shocks.
     
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  8. Aug 10, 2013 at 8:35 AM
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    I hate to agree with Mr. Boucher, but you will be happy with the 5100's up front. A lot of the members on TW run the 5100's set at zero and upgrade to aftermarket coils to achieve lift, with very good results. Stay away from spacers and blocks if at all possible. There are so many good reliable options for the rear, and the three links posted above will get you pointed in the right direction.

    The goal should always be affordable, trusted, and reliable.
     
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  9. Aug 10, 2013 at 8:52 AM
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    You know deep down inside you get joy from agreeing with a zoomie!:D
     
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  10. Aug 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM
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    okay, looks like aftermarket coil-overs and a set of custom springs are the way to go here, thanks guys
     
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  11. Aug 11, 2013 at 8:28 AM
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    finally finished installing the ome 3inch lift can't wait to get on the trails now
     
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  12. Aug 19, 2013 at 5:47 PM
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    anybody know why my front tires are cocked in after putting on the one 3inch lift??
     
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  13. Aug 19, 2013 at 6:02 PM
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    Yeah, you just pushed the control arms 3" lower than their designed operating range, thus shitting on the emperors finely tuned geometry. Long story short, you need an alignment yesterday.
     
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  14. Aug 19, 2013 at 6:42 PM
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    LOL, nice response. Smart ass. :D
     
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  15. Aug 19, 2013 at 6:52 PM
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    What? I enjoy shitting all over the emperors flawless design :) like his crappy blower motor, weak leafs, lack of attention to detail. You know, all the stuff we need to upgrade/fix in the pursuit of vehicular perfection!
     
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  16. Aug 20, 2013 at 5:06 PM
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    I have the Billy 5100 set at 1.75 and the rear tsb on a 2008 dbl cab pre runner.
    The truck is closer to level but still higher in the back. Any suggestions?
     
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  17. Aug 20, 2013 at 5:54 PM
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    Some 1/4" top plate spacers will get you another 1/2" of lift in the front and shouldn't affect ride quality at all.
     
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    Would that be preferable to raising my bilsteins to the 2.5 setting?

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    Sorry to butt in... getting conflicting info in different threads. I currently have 3 inch blocks in the rear and spacers up front. I run 285's with no problem. My plan is to buy the Dakars with overload spring for the rear and Kings for the front. From my understanding the Dakars should give me pretty much the same lift as the 3 inch block. I want the truck to still sit level but another guy posted that he got 5 inches of lift from the Dakars. Am I going the correct route? Thanks...
     
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