Toytec lift, and extremely harsh ride?

Just a lil update....and some more info hopefully. I called Toytec, the guy seemed like he knew what he was talking about and he said the 5100's aren't compatible with any aftermarket coils..............????

 

But Toytec sells 5100's with Eibachs in the ultimate lift package. And they sold me 5100's and Eibachs knowing i was going to put them on.
That just don't sound right.

 

You still haven't told us regular cab, access cab, or double cab.

After I lifted my std cab with OME 885 springs and Nitrocharger shocks, the ride is harsh.

None of this "Oh yeah OME is a plush ride!"

The reason is that the std cab with 4 banger is at least 300lbs lighter than an access cab - more if the access cab has a v6, and the OME guys were setting up springs for the heavier rigs.

I'm solving it by weighing down the truck more - permanently mounting more of my gear; sliders, hi lift, couple jerry cans, recovery bag, toolbox, etc... It's really fairly easy to add a couple hundred lbs to your truck.

 

Ok, All this info is good and helpful. I have a similiar problem Back in late 2008 I bought the toytec adjustable, ready to install ultimate front lift. My ride is "harsh" as well. Mine include Billys 5100 as well. Any remedy?? I drive a 2008 V6 Double Cab. I assume its the front that is so harsh. The rear includes toytec AAL non tsb, 2" block and pro comp shocks. Here are my installed products: Thanks for looking

 

^ I have those right now with the silver springs and have a access cab. I do not use them for lift and they ride awesome! How high do you have them cranked?

 

They are turned about halfway up. Im in a DC so mine should ride softer than yours correct??

 

Ditto. I have the 5100s with the Toytec adjustable coilover (Eibach springs). I've seen others who have them working fine with the OME coils as well.

 

Mine measure 22.75 from the center of the hub to the fender well. Also, the 5100s should be set on the 0 setting.

 

22.75 from the center of the wheel hub to the start of your fender flare?? how do you set the 5100s on 0?? never heard of that??

 

That's correct. 0 is the lowest setting on the 5100 shock (stock height). The other three are 0.85, 1.75 and 2.5. My Toytec coilover was one of the first ones made. You should go by what the instructions say for the shock settings.

 

^there are 4 grooves in the 5100 shock to adjust them.

To the other guys: since mine are set at zero with no preload idk if your should ride better, if you were at zero lift with those hell ya they should ride more plush than my trucks setup. But the problem is once you start preloading springs then ride comfort goes down.

 

where are the grooves?? how do I adjust?? pics anyone?? I got no paperwork with mine!!

 

You might have to take the shock out of the coil to see them. The coilover collar might hide them. You will have to take the shock out of the coil to adjust them. It's a little metal clip that fits one of four grooves and surrounds the shock. The bottommost groove is the 0 setting.

 

WOW!! So I have to completely uninstall the assemblied coilover to adjust the shock settings. That seems crazy. and crappy!! What setting do they come set on from Toytec??

 

^ what he said and any close up picture of the shock will show you the grooves. 0, :85, 1.75, 2.5 are the lift increments

 

Where do I adjust at??

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/suspension.jsp?make=Bilstein&model=5100+Series+Adj+Shock

 

The notches at the bottom of the shock

 

So they should work with the 884's right? I don't see any reason they shouldn't, but toytec said no.

 

885 seems to be the preferred coil. It'll give 3" of lift. You might want to ask Chris4x4. You might have to get UCAs as well to get a proper alignment. I don't really know the difference between an 885 & 884.

885:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/118774-ome-5100-lift-settlement.html
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/116949-ome-885-a.html
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/107662-884-885s-eibach-85-5100s.html