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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Corrosivetendency, Nov 2, 2020.

  1. Nov 2, 2020 at 5:04 PM
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    Corrosivetendency

    Corrosivetendency [OP] New Member

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    I have been on Tw for years, even the GOOD years of the hidden places.
    I just picked up a plain jane 2016 Tundra SR doublecab 4.6 and want to put a 2.5 inch lift and wheels/tire on it.
    I always had good enough experiences with Bilstein 5100's for my needs.
    If I go that route again, do I need fresh coil springs or a TRD coil? Use what I have?
    I am also thinking about an intake or just a filter. Is either even worth it? Just trying to pick up a little maybe.

    Also with a 2.5" what offset wheel to make a 275/70/18 fit? Or even a 285? Will a 285 rub?
     
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  2. Nov 2, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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    16MagSR5

    16MagSR5 New Member

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    Boost tow Mirrors, TRD rear sway, Rough Country Duals, Bilstein 5100's, diff breather mod, more that I'm forgetting...
    Ahhh, I remember the good years, and hidden areas, quite well. It's a shame people messed it up.
    Welcome from someone who also recently made the transition. I just put 5100's on, and as with the Taco, love the ride and level/slight lift. If looking at 2.5", I'd probably go a different route. I'm still learning Tundra's, so I'll let someone with more experience chime in.
     
  3. Nov 2, 2020 at 5:18 PM
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    YardBird

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  6. Nov 2, 2020 at 6:31 PM
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    Black Wolf

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    Many of us came from a Taco. Better to have the full enchilada. Welcome from Colorado.
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2020 at 6:34 PM
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    Ely010606

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  8. Nov 2, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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    Prostar 190

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  9. Nov 2, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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  11. Nov 3, 2020 at 12:58 AM
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    SprinterAE86

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    Welcome from PEI
     
  12. Nov 3, 2020 at 3:34 AM
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  16. Nov 5, 2020 at 12:36 PM
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