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WHATS THE BEST WAY TO LEVEL 3RD GEN

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rvon719, Apr 14, 2016.

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  1. Apr 14, 2016 at 8:28 PM
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    smitty99

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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    5100s ride better on and off road than OEM billies? Or which application are they an improvement for? Smoother off road but stiffer on road?
     
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  2. Apr 14, 2016 at 8:31 PM
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    I have no idea, I was just answering the gentleman's question on what a 5100 does as far as settings.
     
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  3. Apr 14, 2016 at 11:43 PM
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    Would this work the same with my TRD OR 2WD, I know yes, 2WD. Because my 2WD TRD OR sits noticeable lower in the front then compared to the 4WD TRD OR which to me sit leveled as is!
     
    geno0506, Apr 14, 2016
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  4. Apr 15, 2016 at 6:04 AM
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    My 16 trd sport rides way better than stock off and on road. I have 5100 on all 4 corners and fronts set at 1.75 with stock coils
     
    donny.brooke, Apr 15, 2016
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  5. Apr 15, 2016 at 6:49 AM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    What makes it so much better? Coming from Hitachi shocks I can understand why. I test drove a sport and bounced all over the road after hitting a speed bump at 25mph
     
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  6. Apr 15, 2016 at 10:02 AM
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    They're very similar to the factory Bilsteins equipped on the TRD OR. So similar that if you already have an OR I wouldn't waste $ swapping from factory Bilsteins to 5100's in the rear. Just swap the fronts and set to 0.85. If you have a Sport or SR5 I would swap from those shocks to the 5100 in the rear, or if you find some cheap used factory OR shocks.
     
    JoeRacer302, Apr 15, 2016
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  7. Apr 15, 2016 at 2:22 PM
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    This is for oneshortcock, I mean onshore,

    I tried to reply to his rant but it won't let me,

    IMG_1721.jpg

    WTF, who pissed in your cornflakes
     
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  8. Apr 15, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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    I think the entire TW forum pissed in his cornflakes lol ...
     
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  9. Apr 16, 2016 at 9:43 AM
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    That was pretty funny gotta give him that.

    Where's the best place to get the 5100s or should I just wait until Bilstein comes out with valving specific for the 2016 Taco???
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2016 at 9:46 AM
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    I'm on the same fence, wait or now!


    I found here with feee shipping and no tax!

    $318.00 total
    Bilstein 24-239370 Shock Absorber
    http://www.amazon.com/Bilstein-24-2...ue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A3CM4NUYDVGV5D
    $91 Bilstein (24-186728) 5100 Series Shock Absorber
    http://www.amazon.com/Bilstein-2418...ue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=A3CM4NUYDVGV5D
     
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  11. Apr 16, 2016 at 10:45 AM
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    I'm not sure, I've heard Headstrong gives good prices to forum members. Call them and ask.

    I'm waiting for the 2016's aftermarket to mature a bit more. There should be some more options by the end of the year, and I'm okay getting a few more miles out of the stock stuff
     
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  12. Jan 16, 2017 at 9:27 AM
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    Quick question before I install these 5100 on my truck. What setting should I use for the front and rear for a nice leveled result? and what else should I get besides the shock? Thanks in advance
     
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  13. Jan 16, 2017 at 9:31 AM
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    Also would a Fox 2.0 or 2.5 coilovers level my truck alone?
     
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  14. Jan 16, 2017 at 11:08 AM
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  15. Jan 16, 2017 at 11:12 AM
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    What's sad is that the old C-10 still looked pretty solid. :annoyed:
     
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  16. Jan 16, 2017 at 11:12 AM
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    This is no regular truck lol
     
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  17. Jan 16, 2017 at 11:22 AM
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    Actually that looks like the same truck I owned in 1974... full size Cheyenne Super..... It was a piece of shit..... I wish I could have afforded to do that to it, I tell you....What a rust bucket.... I had to keep the tailgate closed or the bed sides would flop onto the road... hehe
     
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  18. Jan 16, 2017 at 12:16 PM
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