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OME COILS SUCK

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 98_3RZ_NIC, Jan 29, 2021.

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  1. Jan 29, 2021 at 9:04 AM
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    Not very happy with the bilstein 5100 and old man emu 2880 coil combo on lowest setting. It’s about the same height as stock suspension with a 1.25” lift spacer. Was hoping for a little more lift than that.
     
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  2. Jan 29, 2021 at 9:05 AM
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    thats the coils fault not the shock lol
     
    coopcooper, Jan 29, 2021
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  3. Jan 29, 2021 at 9:06 AM
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    I'm not familiar with 880's but, Bilstein 5100's are adjustable. With that said, your coil provides lift.

    The other thing is, you upgraded your suspension.

    This will yield a different ride quality versus a stock setup and spacer lift...as the Bilstein will be valved different than stock.
     
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  4. Jan 29, 2021 at 10:07 AM
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    so I should have got 2881’s? I’m not replacing them though. They are gonna stay on there because that was a pain in the ass.
     
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    Or move the collar up a notch
     
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  6. Jan 29, 2021 at 10:11 AM
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    BILSTEINS RULE
     
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  7. Jan 29, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    .... "on the lowest setting".... "it's about the same height as stock"...

    well no fuckin shit.
     
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  8. Jan 29, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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    Bilstein said with the coils I got it has to be on the lowest setting for the safest ride quality.
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2021 at 10:18 AM
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    bilstein said with the coils I got and on the lowest setting it’ll still lift an inch to an inch and a half. Yeah it didn’t lift it that much.
     
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  10. Jan 29, 2021 at 10:20 AM
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    you can't lift much past 2 inches without compromising down travel so yes, if want more lift, move the goddamn collar up a notch or two. not the end of the world
     
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  11. Jan 29, 2021 at 10:22 AM
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    hey dumb dumb they are lift coils your supposed to have the collar on the lowest setting
     
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  12. Jan 29, 2021 at 10:23 AM
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    it might ride a little more firm but its fine
     
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  13. Jan 29, 2021 at 10:24 AM
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    Sorry OP but this is funny.
     
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  14. Jan 29, 2021 at 10:26 AM
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    So you ended up with about stock height + 1.25” spacer ish, and they told you you’d see about 1-1.5”?

    I’m either reading it wrong or that seems like you got what they told you.
     
    JdevTac, Jan 29, 2021
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    880s only advertise about 1" of lift, so yeah it will look lower than a 1.25" spacer. A 1.25" spacer on top of the coils will give you 2.5" of lift, if you're looking for that you want the 882 or 883 springs
     
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    I was dying "lol's & hahaha's" :rofl:
     
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  17. Jan 29, 2021 at 10:46 AM
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    Laughing aside, if there was a true misunderstanding on ride height perhaps whomever you purchased from would be willing to work with you on changing to a different coil with a higher ride height. Despite the ass pain for you to swap.

    It’s worth a try and the way in which you approach the seller (assuming you bought new) will dictate your odds of success. Honey over vinegar. Hope you get the outcome you’re looking for.
     
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    It is you dumb dumb
     
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  19. Jan 29, 2021 at 10:48 AM
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    I bought from bilsteins website.
     
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  20. Jan 29, 2021 at 10:49 AM
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    882 or 883 on lowest setting still? Or middle?
     
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