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Help! Bilstein 5100 leveling kit questions.

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Darthinvader48, Mar 25, 2019.

  1. Apr 2, 2019 at 8:56 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    Looks great.
    Love those TSS wheels!
     
  2. Apr 2, 2019 at 9:41 PM
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    :yes::cheers: Looks Great!!!
     
  3. Apr 3, 2019 at 4:18 PM
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    Damn I have same exact truck! Well any pcs sensor going off since level? What exactly did you go with?
     
  4. Apr 3, 2019 at 5:56 PM
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    Don't forget to install those large washers on the factory bump stops. Two on each side.
     
  5. Apr 4, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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    How does the ride compare to stock? I'm about to pull the trigger on this EXACT setup.

    Thanks!!
     
  6. Apr 4, 2019 at 8:39 AM
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    Me too. Trying to decide between one spacer on Driver's side or two on Driver's and one on Passenger.
     
  7. Apr 4, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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    No pcm or traction control issues. I didn’t know about the two washers. The drive is almost exactly the same a little stiffer than before but not bad at all. Do the two driver side shims it will be almost perfectly level. It has between a half and 3/4 rake I’m not sure if that helps the pcm issues
     
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  8. Apr 4, 2019 at 11:38 AM
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    Is this something easy I can do in an hour or so or is it something I’m gonna have to realign afterwards?
     
  9. Apr 4, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    10 minutes and no alignment needed. It just keeps the lower control arm from moving up too high and bottoming out the shock.
     
  10. Apr 4, 2019 at 11:55 AM
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    I’ll do it this weekend
     
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  11. Apr 4, 2019 at 1:07 PM
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  12. Apr 4, 2019 at 1:15 PM
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    Thankyou I thought this was something else entirely
     
  13. Apr 4, 2019 at 3:05 PM
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    I just did my 2015. Ordered it from boss4x4 5100’s and a diff drop. Super cheap and rides great. Ended up finding a busted shock in the back. My set up 5100 on the top setting and a toytec 1” block in the rear. Could t be happier. 6793D72B-FF15-4F5F-8E87-BE85F87A569D.jpg
     
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  14. Apr 4, 2019 at 3:45 PM
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    I’m curious as to why the shop told me I didn’t need the differential drop and the angle doesn’t look bad at all but I see a lot of members here installed the diff drop on leveling kits
     
  15. Apr 4, 2019 at 3:46 PM
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    Looks great
     
  16. Apr 4, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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    The kit I ordered came with it. It was a little bit of a pita to install no room for hands to put the nut one the bolt. But otherwise I did the whole install myself in about 2.5 hours. Just needed a spring compressor. I did the diff drop just to save the boots. I really don’t know it it helps but I had it. Can’t see it hurting other then my hand to install it.
     
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    Oh and thanks darth.
     
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  18. Apr 4, 2019 at 4:11 PM
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    Looks great.
     
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    nice!
     
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    Color match MGM Bulge/Grille Trim Pro Grille TRD Pro Headlights(black) OEM led fog lights upgrade Headlight Revolution HID upgrade TVD vinyl decals Fog lights Always MOD Bilstein 5100’s 12Volts remote start kit PowerBass plug/play speaker upgrade
    This has helped me tremendously. Does anyone have the links to purchase the 5100’s and shackles?
     
  21. Apr 6, 2019 at 6:15 AM
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  23. Apr 9, 2019 at 7:17 AM
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    That looks amazing I want that cover too!
     
  24. May 30, 2019 at 4:12 PM
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    TTC MEMBER #0193 2.5 Bilsteins struts (front) JDMstar led lighting inside Lazarstar spot lights Auxbeam LED headlight bulbs Auxbeam LED fog light bulbs 1.25” Spidertrax wheel spacers OEM fender flares
    I have the Bilsteins 5100 as well front setting only at 2.5”. Perfectly aligned with the back. Love the ride. Still doing research on getting taller wheels. Im currently running 285/55/20 but want 285/65/20. Does anyone know if UCA’s add a bit of a lift?

    267C14B2-AF0C-4815-8CFA-A95A7144AB0A.jpg
     
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    Would this all apply for a 1st gen tundra v8 2 wheel drive? Thanks
     

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