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5100s on order

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by groovetank, Sep 12, 2022.

  1. Sep 12, 2022 at 6:24 AM
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    Hey guy new here. Just ordered a set of 5100s for my 2019 TRD Sport. I have stock 20 inch rims with k02s on. In order to get the truck near level where would you recommend I set them? Mid or top setting. Pic is of before. Once I get some input, and receive the 5100s I post after. Also will it affect TSS sensors? Thanks

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  2. Sep 12, 2022 at 6:26 AM
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  3. Sep 12, 2022 at 6:31 AM
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    Awesome thanks for the quick reply. Any idea how big I can go tire size on mid? Cheers.
     
  4. Sep 12, 2022 at 6:38 AM
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    34" on any setting unless cab mount chop mod is done. I run 33" w/o chop. Mid setting in front, +1" shackles in rear. It looked more of less level before I installed a semi-hidden bumper and a winch, but going in top setting would be too harsh ride for me.

    Probably will upgrade 5100s to Fox/King. They start OK in the morning, but heat-saturate in about an hour of relatively mild driving on log roads.
     
  5. Sep 12, 2022 at 6:40 AM
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    Best pic I have w/o stepping out in a rain.

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  6. Sep 12, 2022 at 6:50 AM
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    Sounds great!!! No problems with your sensors going off at all? I guess an alignment is definitely a must after the 5100s as well. Hopefully all will be good. Definitely will look great, and better off road when it’s done.
     
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    What sensors are you talking about? ABS? No problems with wire length at all, even with truck's frame sitting on a rock and wheel fully dropped down.

    Yes, any height adjustment requires at least a toe correction. Ideally, caster as well, but I guess it stays in the permitted range on alignment rack, so technicians don't bother. Even though visually the caster is not that good (wheels are set in V shape).
     
  8. Sep 12, 2022 at 7:14 AM
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    Awesome!!! The sensors I’m talking about are the Toyota safety sense ones. The camera in the grill, and parking sensors. Some have a problem I hear, but I think that’s a major lift. Thanks again
     
  9. Sep 12, 2022 at 7:18 AM
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    Middle setting.
    No issues with the TSS sensor.
     
  10. Sep 12, 2022 at 7:19 AM
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    No problems with radar in front grille and camera under windshield. I don't have parking sensors.
     
  11. Sep 12, 2022 at 7:41 AM
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    Brilliant!!!
     

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