Real life comparison: Tacoma 5100's vs Tundra 5100's

[the great him]

tundra 5100s 3rd notch
tundra TRD (y/y, y/b)


i wish i had more lift. i have full armor -skids, sliders, bumper, winch, and i still only site about an 1-1.5" higher than a stock 99. the ride is amazing both on an off road, its so smooth and responsive. its not harsh by any means and handling on the road is superb. it defiantly feels "factory", i just wish i had more lift. so i will be swapping the TRD coils out for a set of the eibach coild from toytec asap

 

[The4kbeast]

`99 4runner limted
99 tall coils with tundra 5100 on 5th setting
285 75 16 bfg AT
no BL
stock bumper
ground to fender measurement is 37.75"

This is a hot setup. I have a feeling you're going to be getting questions on this setup from here to eternity unless you post a center hub to fender measurement. Using some rough math, assuming you have a 32.5" tire, I'm guessing you have a 21.5" center hub to fender distance? Can you verify?! : )

 

[t4runner604]

measured again today, 22.5-23"
hub to fender,

 

[5280nrg]

Shocks: Bilstein Tundra 5100 - BE5-6929-H0
Springs: Tundra TRD (y/y, y/b) - 48131-AF090/100
Setting: 2nd notch

I did the 2nd notch based on what I read in the forums. I am wondering if I set them on the 1st notch (bottom) if it will mellow out the ride a little. I think its a bit harsh for a daily driver. Overall, paired with the 7 wrap LC coils and the RS5000 LC shocks, it feels very planted on the pavement, and awesome on dirt roads with washboards.

If it matters: Center hub to Limited flare lip is 22" front and 24.5" rear

 

[fluffeh]

Shocks: Tundra BE5-6929
Springs: Tundra TRD
Setting: 2nd notch
Comments: 2000 limited 4x4, no additional weight. Rides awesome, similar to stock, but a little mushier over the little bumps on the road (more comfy over long drives) and stiffer off road or on the road under pressure (cornering, etc. I drive my runner like a racecar too often.) I highly recommend this set up to anyone looking for a lift kit. Didn't get any measurements on the lift amount, but it's definitely noticeable. Everyone agreed how good it looked.

 

[tre9er]

Just wanted to resurrect this thread because of the awesomeness of info within it. I'm sold on Tundra 5100 fronts and will probably go stock springs on 5th perch as a result of the numbers here, netting me about 2" lift in front with a great, adjustable shock I can use with other springs down the road such as the Tundra TRDs.

Now if only we had such wide options in the rear.....

 

[01thunder]

Shocks: Tundra BE5-6929
Springs: 01 stock coils
Setting: 4th notch
comments: rides great. although, i may raise them to the 5th groove as the front is an inch lower than the back.

 

[the great him]

update on different set up,

tundra 5100s first perch,
toytec ebiach 3" coils, w/3/4" top plate spacer

rides wonderful, firm but supple, very confidence inspiring sits "level" with 1/2=3/4" rake (higher in the rear)/ i was running the tundra TRD coils and while they also gave a nice firm ride and were confidence inspiring, they did not have the travel and were not as tall, even on the 3rd perch, they seamed a bit rough over bigger bumps though -probably due to the progressive rate thing, and not having a large amount of travel -the added weight i had really cramped their style, pun intended.

 

[Swede]

:bump2:

 

[3rzrunner]

well since it got a bump.

Shocks: Tacoma BE5-D558
Springs: OME 881
Setting: lowest notch
Comments: 1997, 4x4, 3rz 4cyl (lighter than v6). Ride is pretty good on or off road. stiffer than stock, running 265/75 duratracs.

 

[DPR64]

`99 4runner limted
99 tall coils with tundra 5100 on 5th setting
285 75 16 bfg AT
no BL
stock bumper
hub to fender is 22.5-23"

Is that the lowest/bottom setting or the very top one?

 

[Mindomission]

Is that the lowest/bottom setting or the very top one?

Someone else can jump in here and correct me if I'm wrong, please.

I believe he is referring to the top setting.

With the Tundra 5100/'99 tall:
bottom setting: Same height as '99 stock
2nd - 5th setting: add 5/8" per setting, although Bilstein only recommends using the bottom two settings.

The bottom, middle and top settings on the Tundra/Tacoma are very similar.

 

[CalBlackSheep]

Stirring the pot!

I'd like to see some new setups and possibly some updates to older replies.

 

[SCHUNTER1969]

Re

Shocks: Tundra 5100'S
Springs: EMU 2887
Setting: Highest notch
Comments: First off my 1999 Limited 4x4 is my daily driver / weekend warrior. When I did this lift I replaced upper and lower ball joints, Upper and lower control arm bushings, I bought NAPA CV joints and installed high angle boots, panhard bar drop, extended brake lines, etc. I have to be able to drive my 4runner 300+ miles a week (mostly highway). So to keep the reliability of a Toyota I went ahead and did all that preventive maintenance. My 4runner drives great and the flex is awesome but when I drive over a pothole I definitely feel it. But now I can run 35's so I don't care.

 

[ATX-Runner]

99 Limited 4x4

Shocks; 24-188265
Springs; OME 2883
On 2nd from the bottom (Theses have 5 rings)
Definitely stiff but not too stiff. The only wheeling I do is down the beach and it rides nice. If I did and kind of rocky terrain I would want softer.

 

[huvgti]

I'm confused as to why anyone would opt for these when they now make 4runner specific 5100's?

Would the 4runner 5100's not work with some of these much taller springs?

 

[Tee Jay]

Price difference?

Shocks: Tacoma BE5-D558
Springs: 99 Tall Springs
Setting: Highest notch
Comments: Rides perfect. Great stance with OME 890 in the rear.

 

[GJReefer]

Price difference?

Shocks: Tacoma BE5-D558
Springs: 99 Tall Springs
Setting: Highest notch
Comments: Rides perfect. Great stance with OME 890 in the rear.

Just did the same thing on my front and sent you a PM with questions about your setup.

 

[IsaiahC]

I'm confused as to why anyone would opt for these when they now make 4runner specific 5100's?

Would the 4runner 5100's not work with some of these much taller springs?

The 4runner specific 5100s are new-ish. Also, they're supposedly only good up to 2 inches of lift.

 

[quicksilvr]

I'm confused as to why anyone would opt for these when they now make 4runner specific 5100's?

Would the 4runner 5100's not work with some of these much taller springs?

The 4runner specific 5100s are new-ish. Also, they're supposedly only good up to 2 inches of lift.

Ok, wow. I started this thread way back when, and here I am circling back around to it.

Bilstein does now make "4Runner specific" 5100's. They are PN# 24-248730, and I just installed them on my 4runner with some tall '99's.

I can say, after also having used a Tundra front setup previously.....I like the Tundra shock better. Don't get me wrong, the new 4Runner Bilstein's are just fine...but they are softer than what I feel is optimal.

Just my opinion, but everyone buying adjustable Bilsteins' for their 3rd gen just needs to get the Tundra model.