Bilstein 5100 front struts with Eibach springs

I purchased the Bilstein 5100 series front struts and rear shocks for my 2WD 2012 Crewmax Tundra. After receiving this package I decided to buy new springs. I was going to buy stock, but then found the Eibach front lift springs. Reading that these were for their struts I called Eibach about using these with the Bilsteins. The technician told me they would be fine with the Bilsteins, but only use the two lowest settings. I was not ready to buy bigger tires or shackles, so I put them on the lowest setting. My truck is stock, but is a Platinum so probably weighs the most for a stock Tundra, but this raised the front 3 inches and made my truck level. This combo works well on paved surfaces. It is not a harsh ride, very smooth in fact. Very happy with the outcome. I have not been off road yet.

To do it all over I would have just bought the complete kit from Eibach, but if you already have the Bilstein 5100 series this springs are a great add on.

 

Thanks for the input, can we see a picture of your Tundra?

And welcome to the club!

 

Thanks, photos

 

Glad it worked out. Going to do the same thing and get the top strut shock mounting plates so I can get everything together and not fool with taking the OEM ones apart.

 

I did the same. I bought the KYB top strut mounts from Rock Auto.

 

Shocks

 

Your Tundra is neither red nor a 2015.

 

Great looking truck, it sits much better now too.

 

Thanks, next wheels and tires.

 

Okay, I understand front shocks. Long story on the 2015 Red Tundra, I have the 2012 Black one now.

 

Here is an update after the new wheels. Installed KMC XD series Heist (XD818) 18" x 9" with 30m+ offest. Goodyear Wrangler UltraTarrain 285/65-18. I have no rubbing. The next set of tire I buy will be 295/70-18. Not to aggressive, but I like the way it turn out. The shock setup and springs in the front are great. I would like to do something more in the back for towing. I am thinking air bags.

 

Have you taken it offroad yet? How was it? Were there any problems? And has anyone else done this?

 

Yes the OP mentioned what Eibach said about bottom 2 notches BUT it is important to note that there still very easily could be an issue with block height. IMO I'd want to check that before going out romping and potentially damaging a shock. Just my 2 cents.

 

Still have these rims?