You’re better than most of the people on TH-cam at explaining what you’re doing-easy to understand. it might not hurt to call out the socket sizes when you’re doing the steps
Holy crap. I’ve watched so many videos on changing suspension, and none actually have mentioned anything about strut mounts. Not only did you show a faster method of changing the coils/struts, you also showed a convenient way to compress coils
@@GearheadJT thank you very informative video. Did u just use the stock suspension top hat for this? Awesome how you did the compression without additional tools. Definitely not your first rodeo.
Hey brother-I just want to say thank you. You showed a convenient way for me. I lifted my truck by following your video instructions- simply said- it was ON POINT! Many thanks- I'll have it aligned next week.
This is the way to install billies DIY! Saved a ton of time and no need to go to a shop for a spring compressor, let alone take apart the whole front end. Thank you so much!
Omg!! I’m speechless.. You freaking genius!! No need for a spring compressor and dealing with if everything’s straight! I’m about to install a 3in lift on my 4Runner right now!
Thanks for this video man. Did 5100s and bilstein springs by myself today with this video, even though so many people were telling me I couldn't do it by myself or without a spring press.
@@FindingTheFlow I did. I also went 6112 5160 combo vs 5100s. It was a sinch lowering it with my 3 ton jack and loosening the lower control arm, alignment tab bolt. Just make sure to mark it before loosening and go get an alignment ASAP.
I watched a few other videos where they almost disassembled the entire front of the truck, spring compressors and all that. I followed your video and it went exactly as you demonstrated! Thanks for taking the time to put this video together! I'll add that Bilstein provides the rubber spacers for their rear shocks but for some reason they are not included with the front shocks. So if you spacers are dried up, cracked or missing you might want to get those before starting the job.
I had to watch this twice…dang this is the hands downs easiest looking was to swap out the old for the new😍 thank you for taking the time to make this!!
Now that was pretty cool. Saved people from renting a spring compressor or a trip to the mechanic shop. I’ve always loosened the cam bolts like you but when swapping to bigger shocks(2.5) that needed to separate the UCA due to the thickness. All in all awesome video that will save tons of money
Sub'd! Great video. Very clever way to disassemble the coil/shock. Saved me a trip and $$ to the local shop to have the springs compressed and swapped over. Plus I didn't have to disassemble the whole suspension as I've seen on other installs. Thanks a million! Keep the videos coming!
This video is a lifesaver. Turns out the loaner spring compressor I acquired from O'Reilly's can't free itself from in between the coils once mounted to the strut with the top hardware. That's when using 5100's and ome 2885's for anyone about to do this themselves.
Man thanks dude. I wanted to install my own suspension but didn’t want to deal with all the spring compressing/decompressing. I have not seen anything like this method you are using on TH-cam.
You are a legend for making this video. So much easier this was and don’t have to worry about using a spring compressor! Thanks for the vid and have a Merry Christmas!
I did the exact installation like you and on the driver side the top of the shock where you tighten the bolt popped up. also happenned on the stock suspension is there supposed to be 2 washers ? thanks
If you’re installing heavier springs, this method won’t work. I tried this with OME 350# springs and the whole truck came off the jack and jack stands and the spring still wasnt compressed enough to thread the top bolt. Ended up having to take them in to a shop to have the springs switched out. FWIW, lots of shops will swap your springs for $20-$40 and have a quick turn around time. You still save hundreds doing it yourself and don’t risk disfiguring or killing yourself in the process.
Which coils did u try fitting onto the truck? I was thinking of installing the ome 886 using this method, they are heavier springs but not by much. I do have a winch and bumper that weighs the truck down more, so I'm hoping I'll be okay.
I had that exact same issue over the weekend. Went with T2 coils and they wouldn’t compress enough under the trucks weight and me sitting on the fender, and I was able to get it high enough the thread the nut on top of the shock. it kept raising the whole truck off the jackstands. Reinstalled stock gear and am having a shop do it soon
Do you know if you can still do this method with that combo with the circlip at the middle setting? I have the HD leaf pack in the rear by ome and the back is higher than the rear, so I want to move my clip setting from the bottom to the middle so it’s level, I’m also gonna put a bumper on the front and back plus a winch in the front too
Yes, you should be able to to. However, if you are using the OME Lift Springs it's recommneded to keep them on the lowest setting. If you will be running a heavier front bumper you can run a heavier duty OME Spring to compensate for the additional weight. For reference I used the 887 Spring with a Body Armor Hi-line series bumper + Winch with no issues.
Is there a particular spot on the splash pan in front to jack the truck up from the center ? Also, what is the advantage of replacing the front coilovers if the strut is adjustable to the same 2" ? Thanks !
When I do change out the coil spring, would it possible to add 2” or 3” strut spacer after, how much lift in the front did you receive after the install?
I can’t get the shock nut on the top off without the shock shaft spinning. I can only hold onto it for so long before the nut covers the part I’m holding on to, but it’s not loose enough to completely undo it… frustrated….
@@brycek3738 I actually took a file and filed down two opposing sides of the treads on an angle. So the top 1/2 of an inch or so of the shaft when sloped . This way the nut would spin off the top when I couldn't hold the shaft any more. Lots of wire brush and WD-40 to reduce the friction when it got to the top of the threads.
@@kristian1977 nice. I couldn’t get the nut back down either, which was problematic. For the next person in this situation, I went back to harbor freight and bought some thin needle nose pliers and just gripped the fuck out of the bolt from the top and was able to get the nut to keep spinning. Lots of PB Blaster too.
#1: STOCK, #2: 0.65", #3: 1.1", #4: 1.55", #5: 2" - Before I installed the OME's I ran the 5100's on the 2nd Circlip (.65") Which made it fairly level. I also had it on the 3rd (1.1") which gave me a slight reverse rake.
Nice Vid thanks. My front 5100’s are rattling (have not re tightened them yet). Do you think I need to take the wheel off? Or can I just reach in and tighten it down as is?
Been thinking of the 887 or the 885, 887 is for extra heavy load which I don’t have, would i run into some issues going with the heavy load springs without having the extra weight?
I had no issues with the 887 with no aftermarket front bumper, going with a Heavier Duty spring up front with no extra weight might make the truck less comfortable and more bouncy up front.
Hi One question, if I put the shock absorber two inches higher, I need to put something on the stabilizer bar, or I don't need to change anything, I watched your video and I did so, but where did I buy the shocks?
Great idea on how to the coil. I have 2" eibach coils on my tacoma. The ride is very stiff, how's your ride quality. Is it stiffer than what you had before or did the oem coils soften the ride a little. The eibach coils I have are very stiff, terribly bumpy over uneven surfaces.
I'll be installing an Eibach Suspension Kit Stage 1 on my SheTruck (2019 SR5). I don't want to deal with all the spring compressing/decompressing process. This video is perfect!! The Eibach kit came with relocation brackets for the sway bar (I guess to get the sawy bar out of the way and gain more access). But since I will be following your video instead of disassembling a lot more like most of other videos show, do you know if I have to do this step, relocate the sway bar? Thanks in advance!
Thanks for the video I used both videos for the same setup front and rear. Did you notice any “taco lean” ? Did you add a spacer on the driver side? Thank you
I replaced factory springs/shocks with OME and Bilsteins. The driver side had a slight lean so I loosened the "top hat" and dropped in a 1/4" spacer. This raised that corner a half inch and now both sides are within a quarter inch of each other.
I have 5110 fronts, why did you put the adjustment on the lowest setting? Anyone can chime in, I was thinking of putting it on the highest when I get the coils
I put ome shocks & 887 coils on my 5th gen 4runner with an arb front bumper and theirs a lot of sag - any recommendations for a stronger heavy coil spring to offset the weight ?
I first tried disassembling the entire front truck (exagerating) and using the spring compressor like every other video shows. That was a waste of time, the spring compressor didn't fit inside the stock bilstein and spring set up. Luckily I found this video, it worked like a charm. I installed a set of 5100s with eibach coil and had no problems at all following this method.
Never seen anyone use the weight of the vehicle to compress the springs. That’s pretty smart. But aren’t we supposed to torque some of the bolts only when it’s on the ground? Which ones are they. And what can be torqued in the air
Hi, what is the best setting if i want to achieve a 2.5" lift using bilstein 5100 and the OME 2" lift coil spring and install a steel bumper and a winch? Thank you
That's an awesome vid, in particular how you replaced the spring without using any compressors. I'm looking into the bilstein 6112. Any thoughts on how it compares with the 5100? Thank you!!!
It would be the same process, essentially by using the control arm and floor jack to decompress and compress the spring up and down. I'm also looking at potentially upgrading to the 6112 in the future. Essentially the 6112 is a beefier shock with a larger piston. In My Opinion: 5100 is a great shock for a daily driver that occasionally goes offroad, 6112 is made for more of the heavier duty offroad rig which will perform a lot better offroad and will still do great on the street.
@thetopalovic Does the spring need to be oriented, or turned, a specific way? In other words, should the end of the spring be pointed to the front? To the rear? etc.
For the Bill Steen so I went on the website and in the description it doesn’t show anywhere quantity two so did you have to buy 2 of them or are they sold as set?
Hey man, great video. I’m using this method to install the same setup, bilstein 5100 on lowest setting and OME 887 coils. Double checked everything is set up correctly. No matter how much I jack up the control arm with the shock and spring in place I cannot get the spring to compress enough to allow the new shock to feed through the mount. It just lifts the entire truck. Have you heard of this issue? Idk if the 887 spring is just too stiff or if I’m doing something wrong.
@@usa45v26 i think the coil was just too stiff neing brand new and having more spring rate than OEM bc I was using a medium load coil. I ended up just getting some compressors and tensioning the coils until they fit and installing it the traditional way.
I’m trying to install new eibach coil overs that came with my bilstein shocks by using the weight of the truck and a hydraulic jack like In this video. The problem I’m having is when I start to jack it back up to install the new spring, the shock won’t stay straight enough for the top pin to go through the slot at the top and becomes increasingly more difficult to keep straight as I compress it. Has anyone else ran into this issue or have a suggestion how to handle?
Hi, I’m currently in the process of install my lift kit for my Tacoma except i have the 888. How did you go about reinstalling the two lower control arm bolts that connects to the wheel hub? There’s about a 2 inch gap for mine and I’m having a difficult time connecting the two since the strut is longer. Seems as though you were able to reinstall those bolts with no issues.
if running OME Springs, or any other 2" lift spring you will want to keep it at #1 for stock height as the spring will provide the lift. This will give you the best ride quality.
Depending on the settings/setup. If you are running the OME Springs, then you will want to leave your circlip on the lowest setting and this will provide you with a 2" front Lift. If you are running the OEM spring, you can adjust the height based on the location of the circlip: #5 (highest) = 2" Lift, #4 1.55" Lift, #3 1.1" Lift , #2 0.65", #1 Stock height.
You’re better than most of the people on TH-cam at explaining what you’re doing-easy to understand. it might not hurt to call out the socket sizes when you’re doing the steps
Holy crap. I’ve watched so many videos on changing suspension, and none actually have mentioned anything about strut mounts. Not only did you show a faster method of changing the coils/struts, you also showed a convenient way to compress coils
Thanks for watching, glad you found the video informative!
@@GearheadJT thank you very informative video. Did u just use the stock suspension top hat for this? Awesome how you did the compression without additional tools. Definitely not your first rodeo.
Hey brother-I just want to say thank you. You showed a convenient way for me. I lifted my truck by following your video instructions- simply said- it was ON POINT! Many thanks- I'll have it aligned next week.
@@omsr.7880 Did you find out if stock top hat was used?
@@FindingTheFlow did my own searching and found out you can reuse the old ones.
This is the way to install billies DIY! Saved a ton of time and no need to go to a shop for a spring compressor, let alone take apart the whole front end. Thank you so much!
Omg!! I’m speechless.. You freaking genius!! No need for a spring compressor and dealing with if everything’s straight! I’m about to install a 3in lift on my 4Runner right now!
Thanks for this video man. Did 5100s and bilstein springs by myself today with this video, even though so many people were telling me I couldn't do it by myself or without a spring press.
good to hear! I too am going to be doing this myself in 2 weekends time. 🤘
@@GOATHartt90 did you use stock top hat?
@@FindingTheFlow I did. I also went 6112 5160 combo vs 5100s. It was a sinch lowering it with my 3 ton jack and loosening the lower control arm, alignment tab bolt. Just make sure to mark it before loosening and go get an alignment ASAP.
I watched a few other videos where they almost disassembled the entire front of the truck, spring compressors and all that. I followed your video and it went exactly as you demonstrated! Thanks for taking the time to put this video together! I'll add that Bilstein provides the rubber spacers for their rear shocks but for some reason they are not included with the front shocks. So if you spacers are dried up, cracked or missing you might want to get those before starting the job.
Awesome, glad to hear the video helped!
I had to watch this twice…dang this is the hands downs easiest looking was to swap out the old for the new😍 thank you for taking the time to make this!!
Now that was pretty cool. Saved people from renting a spring compressor or a trip to the mechanic shop. I’ve always loosened the cam bolts like you but when swapping to bigger shocks(2.5) that needed to separate the UCA due to the thickness. All in all awesome video that will save tons of money
Best video yet on changing out and compressing the spring! Ready to install 5100s on my FJ!
Thanks dude you're the man ,that's how it gets done .
Sub'd! Great video. Very clever way to disassemble the coil/shock. Saved me a trip and $$ to the local shop to have the springs compressed and swapped over. Plus I didn't have to disassemble the whole suspension as I've seen on other installs. Thanks a million! Keep the videos coming!
Thank you! Glad the video helped!
Yes I agree, I think I may be able to pull this off. Lol
@@williamboyle8918 you’ve got this!
This video is a lifesaver. Turns out the loaner spring compressor I acquired from O'Reilly's can't free itself from in between the coils once mounted to the strut with the top hardware. That's when using 5100's and ome 2885's for anyone about to do this themselves.
When reinstalling, don't forget to retighten the LCA bolts, I didn't see it in the video. Thank for you posting this by the way!
Also, torque them to spec, when the vehicle is at ride height. not when its on the jack.
Thanks for the video if I want to only remove to replace the top rubber bushing. Can I just leave everything and just replace
Just installed my TRD Lift kit today following this guide. Thanks
awesome will get mine done this weekend then back to the shop for an allignment next week. Appreciate the video
if I want only remove the top bolts in the strut to replace the bushing, do I need loose the control arm and lower ball bolts?, thanks
Great video. I would have liked to know what the torque specs are.
I really enjoy your videos. Can you tell me what were you marketing with the white marker was a little confused
Man thanks dude. I wanted to install my own suspension but didn’t want to deal with all the spring compressing/decompressing. I have not seen anything like this method you are using on TH-cam.
Did you have to install the ECGS bushing eventually?
Thank you so much for posting this video, it saved me so much time and hassle, I had my front struts swapped out in under 2 hours!
Thanks for watching - Glad it was helpful!
You are a legend for making this video. So much easier this was and don’t have to worry about using a spring compressor! Thanks for the vid and have a Merry Christmas!
You made this look super easy. I'm considering the 5100s and OEM spring to level out my truck.
Did you put any spacer on driver side to compensate the lean?
I did the exact installation like you and on the driver side the top of the shock where you tighten the bolt popped up. also happenned on the stock suspension is there supposed to be 2 washers ? thanks
If you’re installing heavier springs, this method won’t work. I tried this with OME 350# springs and the whole truck came off the jack and jack stands and the spring still wasnt compressed enough to thread the top bolt. Ended up having to take them in to a shop to have the springs switched out. FWIW, lots of shops will swap your springs for $20-$40 and have a quick turn around time. You still save hundreds doing it yourself and don’t risk disfiguring or killing yourself in the process.
Which coils did u try fitting onto the truck? I was thinking of installing the ome 886 using this method, they are heavier springs but not by much. I do have a winch and bumper that weighs the truck down more, so I'm hoping I'll be okay.
I had that exact same issue over the weekend. Went with T2 coils and they wouldn’t compress enough under the trucks weight and me sitting on the fender, and I was able to get it high enough the thread the nut on top of the shock. it kept raising the whole truck off the jackstands. Reinstalled stock gear and am having a shop do it soon
I bought a spring compressor set on Amazon for $35 CDN... easy.
Don't forget to tighten your LCA cam bolts
Did you torque the nut on top of the shock?
This is also a quick and easy way to change the springs without using a spring compressor.
Great video, you made it look straight forward. Thanks
Do you use the stock top hat? The shop I called said I would need a different one
Thanks!
Thanks for the support, glad the video is helpful!
Hey, just wondering how they are holding up. I heard they can sag.
Do you know if you can still do this method with that combo with the circlip at the middle setting? I have the HD leaf pack in the rear by ome and the back is higher than the rear, so I want to move my clip setting from the bottom to the middle so it’s level, I’m also gonna put a bumper on the front and back plus a winch in the front too
Yes, you should be able to to. However, if you are using the OME Lift Springs it's recommneded to keep them on the lowest setting. If you will be running a heavier front bumper you can run a heavier duty OME Spring to compensate for the additional weight. For reference I used the 887 Spring with a Body Armor Hi-line series bumper + Winch with no issues.
Is there a particular spot on the splash pan in front to jack the truck up from the center ? Also, what is the advantage of replacing the front coilovers if the strut is adjustable to the same 2" ? Thanks !
Dang good job there Batman!
Thanks for watching!
Freakin genius! What a cleaver idea. I will be using this method to swap out my stock front struts for the bilstein 5100 and stock coil combo.
This video was so helpful. Just knocked this out tonight using your method. Thanks!
I got 33s on stock Tacoma suspension it’s running great. Would of been better video if you went over exact tools and better angles
When I do change out the coil spring, would it possible to add 2” or 3” strut spacer after, how much lift in the front did you receive after the install?
I can’t get the shock nut on the top off without the shock shaft spinning. I can only hold onto it for so long before the nut covers the part I’m holding on to, but it’s not loose enough to completely undo it… frustrated….
Same.What did you end up doing to get it off?
@@brycek3738 I actually took a file and filed down two opposing sides of the treads on an angle. So the top 1/2 of an inch or so of the shaft when sloped . This way the nut would spin off the top when I couldn't hold the shaft any more. Lots of wire brush and WD-40 to reduce the friction when it got to the top of the threads.
@@kristian1977 nice. I couldn’t get the nut back down either, which was problematic. For the next person in this situation, I went back to harbor freight and bought some thin needle nose pliers and just gripped the fuck out of the bolt from the top and was able to get the nut to keep spinning. Lots of PB Blaster too.
Have you experienced any sagging since you have put these in?
I ran that setup for over a year with no sag or issues, even after adding a hiline series front bumper.
Can you tell how is the ride quality with this set up? Is it smooth as stock or stiff? Thanks
Why did you go down to the lowest clip setting on the shock? Also are those stock a arms?
I was using the ARB Springs as the lift springs, and yes, stock arms.
Im sure this process would work in a 2020 Tundra correct? Basically same front suspension components.
How much lift does each circlip setting give?
#1: STOCK, #2: 0.65", #3: 1.1", #4: 1.55", #5: 2" - Before I installed the OME's I ran the 5100's on the 2nd Circlip (.65") Which made it fairly level. I also had it on the 3rd (1.1") which gave me a slight reverse rake.
Any idea if this method can be used in a Tundra? So much easier than removing sway bar link bolt.
Just did this and it was the fast I ever done!
So we can torque all those bolts to spec when jacked up?
Thanks for the video! This is awesome. Never knew that you can install it like what you did.
Can i use my stock spring with the 5100? I'm planning of a 2in front lift with an AAL, and 285 70 r 17. Thank you.
yea just use top setting if you have OEM spring.
Yes you can.
Thank you so much for the awesome vid, so simple! One question what are the OEM torque specs? O
Nice Vid thanks. My front 5100’s are rattling (have not re tightened them yet). Do you think I need to take the wheel off? Or can I just reach in and tighten it down as is?
Did you not have a top hat on the old strut?
i see.. you left the top hat attached to the truck! nice...
Been thinking of the 887 or the 885, 887 is for extra heavy load which I don’t have, would i run into some issues going with the heavy load springs without having the extra weight?
I had no issues with the 887 with no aftermarket front bumper, going with a Heavier Duty spring up front with no extra weight might make the truck less comfortable and more bouncy up front.
@@GearheadJT thanks for the reply boss!
Clever idea with compressing the coil!! Thanks!!
Thanks for the feedback!
So your getting a lift from the spring not the bilsten? Does it ride better than the bilsten alone?
Damn dude you’re bad ass I will do that this coming weekend with my new shocks👍🏽🌮🇲🇽🤣
Thanks for watching!
Would this still work if you were also replacing the strut mounts? I noticed you used the old ones. Thanks.
Awesome method .. love the explanations too. You did a nice install. Thanks for the video !
Awesome video bro!! You just showed me an easy way to change my front shocks thanks man 🤙🏽
Thanks for watching! Glad it helped!
Yes, your video is very helpful!👍🏽
Did you do before and after measurements? I've heard people get 2.5 / 2.75 lift. Curious what you ended up with.
I'm also curious
You think this would work with a 3 generation 4 runner?
Hi One question, if I put the shock absorber two inches higher, I need to put something on the stabilizer bar, or I don't need to change anything, I watched your video and I did so, but where did I buy the shocks?
What clip do I put it on for my 5100’s if I’m running 886 springs
Are the 887s capable of handling the middle setting on the 5100s for more of a 2.25 or 2.5 inch lift? Or is it not recommended?
Great idea on how to the coil. I have 2" eibach coils on my tacoma. The ride is very stiff, how's your ride quality. Is it stiffer than what you had before or did the oem coils soften the ride a little. The eibach coils I have are very stiff, terribly bumpy over uneven surfaces.
PLEASE SHARE ABOUT TORQUE SPEC!!!
I'll be installing an Eibach Suspension Kit Stage 1 on my SheTruck (2019 SR5). I don't want to deal with all the spring compressing/decompressing process. This video is perfect!! The Eibach kit came with relocation brackets for the sway bar (I guess to get the sawy bar out of the way and gain more access). But since I will be following your video instead of disassembling a lot more like most of other videos show, do you know if I have to do this step, relocate the sway bar? Thanks in advance!
Thanks for the video I used both videos for the same setup front and rear. Did you notice any “taco lean” ? Did you add a spacer on the driver side? Thank you
I replaced factory springs/shocks with OME and Bilsteins. The driver side had a slight lean so I loosened the "top hat" and dropped in a 1/4" spacer. This raised that corner a half inch and now both sides are within a quarter inch of each other.
I have 5110 fronts, why did you put the adjustment on the lowest setting? Anyone can chime in, I was thinking of putting it on the highest when I get the coils
I put ome shocks & 887 coils on my 5th gen 4runner with an arb front bumper and theirs a lot of sag - any recommendations for a stronger heavy coil spring to offset the weight ?
I first tried disassembling the entire front truck (exagerating) and using the spring compressor like every other video shows. That was a waste of time, the spring compressor didn't fit inside the stock bilstein and spring set up. Luckily I found this video, it worked like a charm. I installed a set of 5100s with eibach coil and had no problems at all following this method.
Any different with this new set up?
Never seen anyone use the weight of the vehicle to compress the springs. That’s pretty smart. But aren’t we supposed to torque some of the bolts only when it’s on the ground? Which ones are they. And what can be torqued in the air
I know this is for a Tacoma but can you do this with a First gen Tundra with the same set up (5100 and 2887 OME) ?
Yes, should be the same, however the spring rates might be higher so you might need to use spring compressors.
Hi, what is the best setting if i want to achieve a 2.5" lift using bilstein 5100 and the OME 2" lift coil spring and install a steel bumper and a winch? Thank you
what did you end up going with?
Crazy how the whole thing is held up by that little spring clip.
@@MrFairworld Yeah, pretty incredible!
That's an awesome vid, in particular how you replaced the spring without using any compressors. I'm looking into the bilstein 6112. Any thoughts on how it compares with the 5100? Thank you!!!
It would be the same process, essentially by using the control arm and floor jack to decompress and compress the spring up and down. I'm also looking at potentially upgrading to the 6112 in the future. Essentially the 6112 is a beefier shock with a larger piston. In My Opinion: 5100 is a great shock for a daily driver that occasionally goes offroad, 6112 is made for more of the heavier duty offroad rig which will perform a lot better offroad and will still do great on the street.
@thetopalovic Does the spring need to be oriented, or turned, a specific way? In other words, should the end of the spring be pointed to the front? To the rear? etc.
Hey I’m running 887 with Bilsteins 5100. I wanted to know if it’s ok to crank it up one notch? I have a rake style and I’m wanting to change that
Does anyone knows if u need a dif drop kit for this set up?
That ingenuity 🤘
If only I could do that with my ride
do these springs work for 1st gen tacoma?
For the Bill Steen so I went on the website and in the description it doesn’t show anywhere quantity two so did you have to buy 2 of them or are they sold as set?
If you follow the link in the description that is for the set. bit.ly/2YatEbJ
What’s the ride quality like? Noticeably smoother than stock? What made you go with the 887’s? Thinking about getting the 5100’s all around. Thanks.
Excellent, thank you.
What was your final lift....2 or 3
thats crazy how you didnt need remove the sway bar link. i did it the same too but with just two jack stands and a floorjack.
Hey man, great video. I’m using this method to install the same setup, bilstein 5100 on lowest setting and OME 887 coils. Double checked everything is set up correctly. No matter how much I jack up the control arm with the shock and spring in place I cannot get the spring to compress enough to allow the new shock to feed through the mount. It just lifts the entire truck. Have you heard of this issue? Idk if the 887 spring is just too stiff or if I’m doing something wrong.
What ended up being the issue?
@@usa45v26 i think the coil was just too stiff neing brand new and having more spring rate than OEM bc I was using a medium load coil. I ended up just getting some compressors and tensioning the coils until they fit and installing it the traditional way.
i was actually wondering if this might happen. I'm about to do the same and i got the heavy springs I think 885?.
How much lift did that net you?
I’m trying to install new eibach coil overs that came with my bilstein shocks by using the weight of the truck and a hydraulic jack like In this video. The problem I’m having is when I start to jack it back up to install the new spring, the shock won’t stay straight enough for the top pin to go through the slot at the top and becomes increasingly more difficult to keep straight as I compress it. Has anyone else ran into this issue or have a suggestion how to handle?
Nice work
Hi, I’m currently in the process of install my lift kit for my Tacoma except i have the 888. How did you go about reinstalling the two lower control arm bolts that connects to the wheel hub? There’s about a 2 inch gap for mine and I’m having a difficult time connecting the two since the strut is longer. Seems as though you were able to reinstall those bolts with no issues.
Put a jack under the lower control arm and jack it up to decompress the strut assembly, this will allow you to put the bolts in.
Hey bro is the 887 stiff or soft your ride
887 imo is the perfect spring, unless you’re running a super heavy front bumper
Awesome bro I'm thinking of going with 887 on my 15 tacoma 4x4 I have the blistein 5100 🤙
What notch do you have your 5100’s at?
if running OME Springs, or any other 2" lift spring you will want to keep it at #1 for stock height as the spring will provide the lift. This will give you the best ride quality.
Great video! 👍🏽
Thank you!
How much lift does this provide?
Depending on the settings/setup. If you are running the OME Springs, then you will want to leave your circlip on the lowest setting and this will provide you with a 2" front Lift. If you are running the OEM spring, you can adjust the height based on the location of the circlip: #5 (highest) = 2" Lift, #4 1.55" Lift, #3 1.1" Lift , #2 0.65", #1 Stock height.
Nice job young man, thanks.