07 taco newb confused

[kootenay_wanderer]

So before i get told to use the search feature, been there done that. I was just wondering if I could get a set of bil. 5100s for the front to level out my 07 tacoma, using stock coils. if so what should the setting be? Can i run a 265/75r16 on the stock wheels with minimal trimming? with the vehicle being so poular, the answers are endless i know, but overwhelming as well. just trying to get straight facts

cheers
Lumpy

[HillbillyfromAL]

Buy spacers or coils to level out your front. I don't think shocks will do that.

[upcountry]

Buy spacers or coils to level out your front. I don't think shocks will do that.

Billy 5100's are adjustable and can be used with stock coil springs.

The middle setting should level it out.

[kootenay_wanderer]

Awesome...finally a straaight answer. Will upgrade coils and leafs as need arises.
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Thnx
Lumpy

[Zac808]

So before i get told to use the search feature, been there done that. I was just wondering if I could get a set of bil. 5100s for the front to level out my 07 tacoma, using stock coils. if so what should the setting be? Can i run a 265/75r16 on the stock wheels with minimal trimming? with the vehicle being so poular, the answers are endless i know, but overwhelming as well. just trying to get straight facts

cheers
Lumpy

Yes, you can use 5100's w/ stock springs. The 1.75" notch should do the trick.

[HillbillyfromAL]

Billy 5100's are adjustable and can be used with stock coil springs.

The middle setting should level it out.

Guess you learn something new all the time. I was thinking of adjustable valving, I didn't realize they were adjustable for ride height.

[Barriga]

Awesome...finally a straaight answer. Will upgrade coils and leafs as need arises.
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Thnx
Lumpy

You can also add a leaf to the rear. w/o problems. Its cheap and easy.

[kootenay_wanderer]

thanks guys again!! so much info, hard to decipher what you are looking for. but 4 identical answers works for me.

Eventually we will be installing and all-pro expedition leaf pack(pulling a small camper in the summer, and a trailer with 2 sleds come winter) and probably OME coils up front to compensate for the bumper/winch combo i am working on right now. Actually kinda nice being able to do things in stages, rather than being stuck with one lift right away. Front diff drop necessary for 1.75" option??

[downhill]

I would stay away from a diff drop. As far as the expo leaf pack, I have that on my truck. I'm very happy with them but the claim that they are designed for an aditional 400 LBs over stock is a bit off. My rear axle goes over the scales at 2,700 LBs (07 Access Cab) and the springs still give 3.25 inches of lift. Unless you have the weight, I wouldn't advise getting them. They make a regular pack which would be better for most I think. Probably the best is a custom pack from Alcan unless you happen to match up well as I did. First you need an accurate weight number. I ran airbags until I had the build done. Not ideal, but I could goose them up as I went along. Once I had a final weight I could choose a spring.

[kootenay_wanderer]

K ic. Wont worry bout it now

[Gregster]

... Can i run a 265/75r16 on the stock wheels with minimal trimming? ...

Yes, that is a popular size and no trimming required.

[RyanPont]

If you havent already stumbled across TacomaWorld, I suggest you take a look. They too have alot of excellent information on every possible combo lift a Tacoma could run, as well as just about anything else your looking to do.

Ryan

[tank87]

I'm running the same setup now. 5100 at 1.75" stock coils. Bought them through http://www.bilsteincanada.com worth a look, saves you the trouble of paying duties ( I see you're in Canada). 1.75" will level you out and you don't have to worry about getting your alignment right (I know some people have trouble with their alignment at 2.5" without new upper control arms)

[Toycdn]

So who here who has done this, now has front diff bearing vibrations around 40-60 km/hr. I do!

[Zac808]

W/ billys at 1.75??

Sent frum mobul fone soe don't freek out about my speling and grahmar. ;)

[Toycdn]

W/ billys at 1.75??

Sent frum mobul fone soe don't freek out about my speling and grahmar. ;)

Yup, my minor vibe started up about 6000 miles after install. Lots of people having same problem on Tacoma World.

[Blair '72]

I have the 40 mph front diff vibe with Bilstein 5100s set at 1.75" I lowered it to .85" and that reduced the vibe a lot, but it was still there. I couldn't stand the look of the truck, so I raised it back to 1.75" and just live with the vibe. I honestly don't notice it that much since switching to D load rated AT tires. The tire noise and ride seem to drown out the front diff issues. I may try the replacement front bushing that they are working on and see if that helps get rid of the vibes.

[upcountry]

Lots of reports of vibes and noise but no reports of failure that I have seen. If anyone has heard of a failure of the front driveljne let us know! Otherwise, its just another noise.