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Bilstein 5100 with Differential drop kit.

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by DGHBOY, Aug 26, 2018.

  1. Aug 26, 2018 at 11:08 PM
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    DGHBOY

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    I just bought 2018 Limited Crewmax TRD OFFROAD 4x4 going to level out front with 5100's and differential drop kit. Can someone tell me which setting to properly level it out? Mid or Highest?
    I hope I won't have any warranty issues doing this mod.
    Please let me know your thoughts and experience.
     
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  2. Aug 26, 2018 at 11:19 PM
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    I have the 5100’s on the middle setting and that leveled mine out perfectly. Heard if you use the top you have to do the diff drop.
     
  3. Aug 26, 2018 at 11:26 PM
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    I ordered the diff. drop kit JIC is inexpensive. I would like to see some pictures of trucks set on the second and highest settings to make a better assessment. Thanks for the feedback!
     
  4. Aug 26, 2018 at 11:35 PM
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    This is before and after on my 2014 with 5100’s set on the middle

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    This is my 2018 on the middle setting, kinda hard to tell from the angle

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  6. Aug 26, 2018 at 11:51 PM
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    NICE TRUCK LOVE THE BLUE, it was my second choice. Thanks for the info. My truck is a crewmax it should be the same. So go on the second notch and she is all set. Correct? I am still going to install the diff. drop kit to prevent any possible future issues. Did you do anything else other than 5100's?
     
  7. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:48 AM
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    To level it, nope
     
  8. Aug 27, 2018 at 6:51 AM
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    Just did mine....5100’s set on the middle setting with cooper 295/55/20 STT Pro’s
    It sits level... just parked in the driveway now.
     
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    How do you like those tires? Are they very loud?
     
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    Love the tires. STT’s is all I have ran for the last 8 years. You can hear them in the truck but you can still carry on a conversation.
     
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    I love the look of the tires, just on the fence about the noise. Little bit of mixed reviews. How is the tread life for you?
     
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    I like that wheel on the TSS.
     
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    After on top who th the middle setting and stock in the bottom pic

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    Nice. Is anyone installing a differential drop kit with their set up?
     
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    I was told you only need that if going over 3”
     
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    I did @Toytec rear shackles to gain an inch and the top setting in front and no diff drop. I was told I wouldn't need it.
     
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    Would it not be a safety measure for CV joints?
     
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    I just ordered my 5100’s. What would be the highest setting w/o having to do the dif drop? Will that put any excess stress anywhere at the max height? Also, has anybody had any issues with the PCS or any other part of TSS with the leveling? Thanks
     
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    Picking up my 5100s tomorrow. Not doing anything else other than an alignment when it's done. Will post pics as well once installed.
     
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    did you run a wheel spacer on this setup?
     
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    No these are the wheels that came from the factory.
     
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    Wait, I have a 2020 TRD Off Road that came with 5100’s. I bought a level kit to lift the front. You’re telling me I didn’t have to do that? I could’ve just modified the 5100’s to raise the front? IMG_1634.jpg
     
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    for some reason these look bigger than the 33x12.50r20s ....i have a 3 inch rc level and the stocks look so small, i ran 35s but they made my truck too sluggish, i like the way yours looks, any complaints? did they look small on your truck in person? they look great in the pics! scared a 32.8 might look small...what you think?
     

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