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Bilstein notches

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Lennys lounge, Jun 15, 2017.

  1. Jun 15, 2017 at 2:28 PM
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    The lower notch is factory? Middle little lift ? Top to much to level with nothing added to rear?
     
  2. Jun 15, 2017 at 2:46 PM
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    3 settings for those on the tundra. 0.75", 1.5", and 2.25" of lift.
     
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  3. Jun 15, 2017 at 2:49 PM
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    Will the top setting make the front to high getting ready to install? I've read it before just making sure I don't want to do it twice !
     
  4. Jun 15, 2017 at 2:51 PM
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    What Bilsteins are we talking about? 5100's? 6112s? Top notch on the 6112 is 2.5 inches of lift which will make the nose be higher than the bed.
     
  5. Jun 15, 2017 at 2:53 PM
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    Ohh. I assumed the 5100's.
     
  6. Jun 15, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    Top setting rear is still a bit higher

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  7. Jun 15, 2017 at 2:56 PM
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    The top setting with the 5100's will make it just about level. Keep in mind that the farther you get past 2" of lift, you will have more of a challenge to align it properly. 2.25" is on that edge. If you went, 2.5", I would get aftermarket UCA's.
     
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  8. Jun 15, 2017 at 2:58 PM
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    OK the middle notch it is for today thank you !
     
  9. Jun 15, 2017 at 3:29 PM
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    Cool. That's what I did too. 5100's on the middle setting. You can check out my build thread for pics.
     
  10. Jun 15, 2017 at 3:46 PM
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    I have a 2014 DC 4x4 w/ TRD Off-Road. I went with the middle setting on the 5100's and the rear sits just slightly higher than the front - exactly what I wanted. The top setting would have been too high. I'm not doing anything too radical on wheels/tires - 18" SR8 w/ 25 offset and LT285-65-18. Just had to remove the small front mud-flap to clear.
     
  11. Jun 15, 2017 at 5:09 PM
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    On my '16 I went top setting and it sat fairly level, tail still higher, and measured the same front and rear as a stock Pro. That was with 5100s
     
  12. Jun 21, 2017 at 4:05 PM
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    I just had them installed yesterday, I'll post a picture when I can. I have it on the highest setting and also had the 5100s installed on the rear. It sits pretty level, I'm running 17" XD301s and 35x12.50r17 BFG KO2s. There is some rubbing that I need to take care of though, I'll probably get it trimmed
     
  13. Jun 21, 2017 at 4:14 PM
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    Im in the middle on the front nothing in the rear running 285 70r 17 bf Goodrich ko2 also . Sits decent if I went to top setting then my tires would look small im thinking!

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    Top setting up front, no lift out back. Bed had maybe 250lbs gear in it during the time of the pic.

    285/75/17 with no issues

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    I went top setting and the tire place was able to align my tires with no problems. IMG_0891.jpg
     
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    Does anyone have photos of both middle & top settings of the 5100's, so I can see the difference in height on the truck?
     
  17. Jul 22, 2017 at 7:16 AM
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    Here is the middle setting. You can see the top setting on Apasion's post above.

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    I want to say thanks, for suggesting the middle setting for the 5100 Bilsteins. I love the way my truck looks now!

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    Lol. That is the danger of this site. After I joined, I could only resist the mod bug for a year. :)
     
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    Oh man, that's a tough one :) good luck :)
     
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    My 2010 2WD was lowered when I bought it. Thinking about OME mediums with their CS055R rear leafs. Any opinions? Also do I need to replace the front upper control arms? (Slee Offroad) Any advice?
     
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    mediums? is that the 613 coils?
    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com...t-4x4-Tundra-lift-with-shockscoils_p_227.html

    I think the CS055R leafs are for the Dakar leaf pack:
    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/D28XL--OME-Extra-leaf-for-CS055R-springs_p_1574.html

    but there are add a leafs for the stock tundra leaf pack:
    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/TAC-AL-LA--Rear-ToyTec-Add-A-Leafs_p_303.html

    the OME shock and coil lifts about 2.5". that is right on the edge of needing aftermarket UCA's. you might be able to get a proper alignment. if it was me, I would get UCA's.

    i know that you are interested in the Slee Offroad, but checkout the toytec site. they have more lift options.
     
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    Will do. Thanks!
     
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    Also - I have 2" OME springs and lift with OME shocks on my 97 LandCruiser an d they ride superbly.
     
  28. Sep 11, 2017 at 6:01 AM
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    I have had the OME 614 kit (medium length) on my Tundra for over three years now. They are pretty much bullet-proof.

    From what I've seen, 612 (shortest) gives around 3 inches of lift, 614 gives around 3.5 and 613 (longest) gives more than 3.5.

    Officially, they don't recommend OME for 4x2s. There are Tundra people who have installed the kit on 4x2. They seem to get a tad more lift than 4x4s.

    I would recommend 612 for your truck without a heavy bumper. You will probably get a little over 3 inches and you may get away from having to purchase a set of UCAs.

    Dakar springs, from everything I read, are awesome (that will lift the rear about 2.5 inches).
     
  29. Sep 16, 2017 at 4:47 AM
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    Top setting....... No problems and rides great.

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    What setting is from the factory? I just installed new 5100's on the rear today. Did not see how they adjust? Is it the flat spot on top? Also how many leaf springs come stock? CM SR5 2008. Mine has three skinny ones and one fat one? Thanks. DIMG_6952.jpg
     

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