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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Ojata, Jul 23, 2021.

  1. Jul 23, 2021 at 12:18 PM
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    Ojata

    Ojata [OP] New Member

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    Hi guys , I recently got 2021 Tundra Limited CrewMax and really want only to level the front end .
    I’ve been told that I can get the 5100s front and rear and just set the front in the middle setting and will do the job .
    I’m not towing or off-roading , just want to do it for appearance !
    Do I need a differential drop kit for this as well ?

    Thank you folks !!! Love from Chicago !!!

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  2. Jul 23, 2021 at 1:28 PM
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    Gravy

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    No. The 5100s should be fine. You probably don't even need the rears, but who doesn't want a matching set :D?. The middle setting on the 5100 adjustables should give you approx. 1.5" lift. You could also get away with a spacer lift, but most of us look down on that cause were 4x4 snobs :rofl:

    Welcome from SoCal.
     
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  3. Jul 23, 2021 at 1:36 PM
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    Winning8

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  4. Jul 23, 2021 at 1:47 PM
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    Gravy

    Gravy Cat herder, ASCM #π

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    I've seen that chart to Winning8, but then one day I noticed the Tundra Bilsteins only had 3 circlip positions...
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2021 at 2:11 PM
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    Ojata

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    Thanks guys !!! I always go for the full package lol
    I saw a video at YouTube and the said that the Tundra is naturally 0.5 lower on the driver side . Should I get spacer 0.5 to be perfectly level both sides or it’s not a big deal ?!
     
  6. Jul 23, 2021 at 2:15 PM
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    Winning8

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    Thx bruh, maybe that’s for the 6112… I’m still deciding which one I should go for…
     
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  7. Jul 23, 2021 at 2:39 PM
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  8. Jul 23, 2021 at 3:14 PM
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    Gravy

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    Just checked out the 6112s, yes, they have 4 circlip positions. If you were thinking of going that route, I'd see if you could stretch that wallet a hair more and check out the Toytec Ultimate pre-assembled.

    The 5100s/6112s are fine shocks, but I'm a little jaded on the circlip adjustables. Its a very rare case, but I'm one of the poor bastards that got a damaged spring perch on my 5100s and it kept breaking circlips. Getting replacements right now is almost impossible, I even talked to Bilstein corporate and they told me maybe Oct/Nov on part lead times. I wouldn't let my bad luck skew your choice though, from what I researched, its a very rare problem, I just think the toytec ultimates are a nice combo of adjustability, price and looking SICK :D
     
  9. Jul 23, 2021 at 3:28 PM
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    I think that kit is a rip off, it’s a 5100 with a adjustable spring collar. It still use the clips as a stop for the collar to sit in, but their boss 2.0 in similar price look sick af
     
  10. Jul 23, 2021 at 3:28 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Welcome from OKC! There is no need to try and perfectly level a truck with a shim, truth is when driving, loading, gas full or empty, passenger quantity difference, etc. The truck will never be perfect in real world use, so why bother with a shim.
     
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  11. Jul 23, 2021 at 3:30 PM
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    Ojata

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    Any recommendations from where I can get full set of 5100s ?
     
  12. Jul 23, 2021 at 3:32 PM
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    Gravy

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    Right now, good luck. Backordered everywhere pretty much last time I looked.
     
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  13. Jul 23, 2021 at 3:33 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Lots of shortages right now. Hard to get anything from anywhere. Bilstein lifts, Boss 4x4, Maybe toytec, etc.
     
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  14. Jul 23, 2021 at 3:41 PM
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    Gravy

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    They are pricey, but your getting 5100s at roughly 130 each, a set of coils for about the same, the adjustable collar set which are generally around 75-100 each depending on where you source them, new mounts and all preassembled. All in all, pricey yes, out of the ballpark, no. The Boss red anodized are definitely sick af as you put it.
     
  15. Jul 23, 2021 at 3:53 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Might check out Fat Bob's Garage Vated adjustable coilovers. I use them and have nothing but good luck so far. Beware though once you start modifications, one leads to fifteen others. Pretty soon it's over ten grand and climbing.
     
  16. Jul 23, 2021 at 4:10 PM
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