Running 5100's on stock coils?

[shadow247]

If/when I lift my 4runner again, I think I am just going to go with Tundra 5100's in the front with my 99 Tall Coils, and some OME's in the rear. I really like the ride of the 99 talls and Tundra shocks compared to what it was with the TRD coils and Tundra shocks.

 

[CaliCal]

Running Tundras 5100 on the 3rd settings with stock coils. just right, anymore would be too much.

 

[Ride_Red]

I'm running the Taco 5100s with stock coils and 1/4 top plate spacer set on the 3rd notch for roughly 3" lift. I have to say they are a little stiff on the street but are fantastic off road. Honestly IMO, I couldn't imagine running the Tundra's on the street.

I have 5125s and OME 890s on the rear.

 

[rickashay]

FWIW The TRD Tundra coils on the Bilstein Tundra shocks are not overly stiff. I honestly felt them to be almost identical to the OME 881 setup I ran previous. Although, now, after adding the front bumper and winch the TRD Tundra coils seem to have come alive. There was a huge increase in small bump absorption immediately with the extra weight up front. If you plan on getting a winch and a bumper in the future I'd say you can't go wrong with my setup. Like I said, even before my bumper and winch, I had no complaints about them being too stiff....

 

[seanxgodfrey]

FWIW The TRD Tundra coils on the Bilstein Tundra shocks are not overly stiff. I honestly felt them to be almost identical to the OME 881 setup I ran previous. Although, now, after adding the front bumper and winch the TRD Tundra coils seem to have come alive. There was a huge increase in small bump absorption immediately with the extra weight up front. If you plan on getting a winch and a bumper in the future I'd say you can't go wrong with my setup. Like I said, even before my bumper and winch, I had no complaints about them being too stiff....

is there anyway even if i got 7.75 wraps or whatever that it could be like that picture of the ome set up?! just curious, cause i love that stance man

 

[SnowLizard]

Thread Resurrection...

Front
Bilstein 5100 tundra with stock 99 coils on bottom perch is stock height...

Rear
Bilstein 5100 tundra with 906 coils is 1inch lift over 99 rear coils... replace bottom bushing on shock

to lessen the rake, I raise the front to the 2nd perch, should be about 3/4 inch rake...

will eventually have bumpers and weight...

this sound about right to everyone else?
Thanks

 

[4ADVTRS]

Thread Resurrection...

Front
Bilstein 5100 tundra with stock 99 coils on bottom perch is stock height...

Rear
Bilstein 5100 tundra with 906 coils is 1inch lift over 99 rear coils... replace bottom bushing on shock

to lessen the rake, I raise the front to the 2nd perch, should be about 3/4 inch rake...

will eventually have bumpers and weight...

this sound about right to everyone else?
Thanks

Get the 3rd Gen 4Runner specific Bilstein 5100's. 24-248730 (F) and 24-249966 (R).

Use the stock front coils and get 2.3" of front lift. No need to replace the bushing if you use the 24-248730, they were designed for the 3rd Gen 4Runner.

Rear use the 24-249966 and OME 906 and get 2" of lift with that setup. Again, no need to change bushings, bolt them right in.

I had that setup and it was great!

 

[AZBub]

The tundra bilsteins are fine. I run stock coils (for now) passenger is 3rd from top driver is 2nd from top. My springs were from a Tacoma that were not side specific so I compensated for lean. I think I'm roughly 22.5" COH to fender.

You don't need to change a bushing.

 

[offroadxplr]

I just lifted my truck, new moog 99 talls and taco bilsteins set to the 3rd notch, and it rides a little soft for my liking... I'd go with the tundra bilsteins

 

[Roc Doc]

IMO Bilsteins are the entry point to "real" shocks, IOW they're about as good as an emulsion shock can get. Not saying they're any better than Kings, or Fox or SAW, but at some point the fact that it's an emulsion shock is the limiting factor. Reservoirs are where it's at for real tunability, especially now that King and Fox have externally adjustable reservoirs. Gonna be driving some smooth highway roads, turn up the compression valving for a tighter suspension, or going on a whooped out dirt road, loosen them up and let the suspension travel do its job.

I have run Bilsteins on several vehicles with very positive results, but am now taking the next step to some Kings with external reservoirs. Also keep in mind that Bilstein usually make their shocks, for a given size, in several valving configurations, although this is not the case with their OEM replacement stuff, you take what they think is best...maybe not such a bad thing for most, but for those that want to "tune" the suspension to the weight, and as others have said the usage, will get the best results.

Clear as mud?hwell:

 

[Donny Voodoo]

so to clarify, Tundra 5100's work well on stock coils?

 

[Black798]

Im also interested about the stock coils and the tundra shocks. Im looking to lift my rig but I dont want any rake. Id like to do 2 inches all around but I also dont want an overly stiff ride. What would be best?

 

[SnowLizard]

I'm using the tundra 5100 bils on my 99 tall coils, I set to 3rd perch...

I'm very happy with this setup, IMO it's not too soft or too hard, I like the ride alot, I'm currently level all around. 36in and 1/4-3/8 inch...

so YES, you can use your stock coils with tundra shocks.

LINK to my build thread post about the install...

 

[beliboy32]

Get the 3rd Gen 4Runner specific Bilstein 5100's. 24-248730 (F) and 24-249966 (R).

Use the stock front coils and get 2.3" of front lift. No need to replace the bushing if you use the 24-248730, they were designed for the 3rd Gen 4Runner.

Rear use the 24-249966 and OME 906 and get 2" of lift with that setup. Again, no need to change bushings, bolt them right in.

I had that setup and it was great!

super lost what do you mean no bushing