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Parts needed to level, other than the 5100?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Tacoma2Tundra, Feb 21, 2019.

  1. Feb 21, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    Tacoma2Tundra

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    Alright, so I've gone through some of the forums and cannot exactly find the answer to my questions.

    If I use just a Bilstein 5100 front strut to level the front end about 2-2.5 inches. Can you skip any other parts or is it still a good idea to include upper control arms and front diff. spacers?
     
  2. Feb 21, 2019 at 5:10 PM
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    JoshuaA

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    Differential drop kit is cheap insurance to maintain CV joint/boot geometry. And bumpstop extensions or replace bumpstops with Superbumps, as that distance has changed as well.

    You don't need UCA's under 3" and if you have that money to spend, go for beefier 6112's instead at 1.9" would level it out. TRD Pros are 2" and level.
     
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  3. Feb 21, 2019 at 5:18 PM
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    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    @Tacoma2Tundra, if you want to level your truck without the adjustable 5100, then a good billet aluminum spacer will get you there. As far as UCAS , are you looking to upgrade? What exactly are you going to do with your Tundra? Driving mainly street? Off-Road?
     
  4. Feb 21, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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    Its a mixture of both. I'm not talking about extreme off-road. The stock suspension and ride height would probably be fine where we normally go for hunting and camping. Just looking for something to bring up the front end a little, give it a beefier look.
     
  5. Feb 21, 2019 at 5:25 PM
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    As @JoshuaA mentioned above, the 6112's up front are a solid choice. A lot of members are running 6112/5160 / 6112/5100. I'm running the latter and love the ride. If your staying under 3 " up front, most will say a differential drop is not needed.
     
  6. Feb 21, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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