2007 Tundra DC 2WD - 5100 Top Setting + Shim - Review

Hey There,

Spent weeks researching and went with 5100s all around. The front is top setting + 2 CB .50” Shims Driver side and 1 CB .50” Shim on passenger. Based on everything I read online I’d need new UCAs for sure with this setup for alignment. However, I kept the stock UCAs as I reached out to @Coachbuilder1 and they said I’d be good to go. They were right, the shop aligned it perfect and I have 3.375” of lift up front.

Measurements:
Before:
FR = 21.125” — FL = 20.375”
RR & RL = 25.375”

After:
FR = 23.875” — FL = 23.75”
RR = 25.25” — RL = 25.375”

Not sure how the Right Rear is slightly lower now.. but it’s not noticeable. I’m extremely happy with how the numbers, alignment and look turned out.

As mentioned I kept the wheels and tires stock for now. I wanted to take it one step at a time. Actually looks better than I thought too! Plus this lets me get a better grasp on everything that’s changing.

The ride: Honestly, it’s kinda hard to tell a difference and I’m extremely sensitive. It definitely feels more “planted” as so many have mentioned. Before I felt like the whole truck bounced with the stock yellow and blue shocks on bumps. Now it feels like only the suspension travels instead of the entire truck and I like that. However, the body roll difference is actually significant. I’m shocked at how much less body roll there is on turns - it’s awesome!

In conclusion, I don’t have many complaints as the truck looks more aggressive, handles better and feels higher up just driving it which feels cool. I may update as it “settles”, but for now that’s where I’m at.

Before:

After:

 

The 5100s to me were noticeably firmer than the stock black shocks on my old ‘08, not in a bad way as they also felt more controlled.

 

I can see that. Firm would be a good word. And yeah, the control is what stands out to me the most. Since you came from black shocks, those may feel even softer than the yellow and blues. But I’m not sure.

 

How many miles you got on those 5100’s? Also did you get an alignment afterwards?