Ep. 15. A Better Ride AND 2+ Inches On The Bottom Notch Of Bilstein 5100s For The Sequoia/Tundra, 

Just got my install done and went on a test drive. My first impression is that this setup is so much better than being on that third notch. This is an under rated mod. Thanks for the advice and your videos. Todd

I did this exact lift to my 06 Tundra. Thanks for the suggestion! It works great 1 hard learned reccomendation: dont use the polyurethane spring isolator. It will shit out the side and the spring will push it off. Use rubber spring isolators from a 2000's era tacoma or 4runner. Good luck!

Great vid, dude! I also dig the song choice. One of my favorite Live songs.

I have this exact lift and set up on the sequoia, nice to finally find a video with some advice to level the front 😂

Like the look of the dobinsons

I just installed 5100's on my 1st gen tundra. I just used the stock coils on the 3rd slot to level it out. I live in a rural area, no machine shops around here so I just used the single spring compressor set that I have. It worked but man I was sweating the entire time. I think I will order another one and use 2 spring compressor sets next time. Thanks for the video.

Good video great music 👍thanks man

I have nissan navara (frontier) d 40 with Bilstein B8 5100 + front spring dobinson sport (+40 mm). Feedback very energy-intensive suspension, but this is a very hard kit for stock car! Thanks for you video! I didn’t think that someone else did this))

High quality video

I have 5100 Bilstines front & back. I'm working on a 02 Tundra extra cab 4x4 v8 I called Bilstine they say to use #3 ring or it could causes driveline problems. They referred me to Summit Racing to figure out how to level the truck without damaging the front end parts & or drive line.

Great information! Exactly what I was looking for. I just got a set of Dobinsons and Bilsteins for my lifted Civic Wagon. Just made a video about it too, the Bilstein came set up on the top perch. The ride is super bouncy and I lost a lot of flex. So I'm going to take it all apart again and go to the bottom perch to test that.

Good work.

I think this is the way to go.

My f150 FORD rides great with bilsteins on top setting,no need to replace the springs, the shock gives you the ride,not the spring!🇵🇱🇺🇸

Tundras and Sequoias are a great base for any overlanding projects! You can daily most Toyotas and be safe knowing they're so reliable! 👍

I just put bilstein 5100s on my 3rd gen 4runner with 5th gen springs. Got about 1.75 inches lift front & rear. front on the 2nd notch and is about 3/4ths inch taller. Looks nice and level with no sag 😁

Josh, has anyone retrofitted that 4.5" Tundra lift to fit a Sequoia? Front seems like it should be bolt on and then I'm guessing a coil spacer for the rears + a carrier bearing spacer would make it work. I've always wanted that extra little clearance for 35's on the sequoia!

A pro job - glad to see a distinct lack of spacers. How much would this whole thing for parts including the bilstein shocks if I fit it all my self with my mechanic buddy?

This just the video I needed I got springs that going to raise it 2.5” in the front and “2 in the back I wanna set it at the second clip so it can be kinda leveled with the back so that will bring it little over 3” that won’t harm the struts or anything you think ?

Hey Josh, how bout a video on getting rid of that pesky motor driven antenna on the conifer? perhaps installing an appropriate off road flex antenna and with new radio as well.

wow. an thats 35's? i wished we knew what lift that was. Very hard to find a lift for these trucks to get 35's on them

older video ,I know ,not 50 dollars any more try 150 each shock,, watch this now and when you launched this video,,going outside to do mine

l have a 2005 Tundra ext cab. Installed the bilstein 5100 with the dobinson springs c59-302 on the lowest clip truck rides great. My question is would like a little more lift do i go 1 grove higher or install a spacer.

Do you have the 5” tuff country lift? And if you do, adding those added an additional lift?

when will you do a video of the lower control bushings

Sweet, looks like a solid set up. Ive got a gen1 v6 4x4 access cab and am looking to redo the suspension. What is the spring rate of the Dobinsons C59-302? Im looking into the 5100/dobinsons kit. Would this same kit work or would I be better off with a lighter spring?

So how is the new ride compared to the old ride? Much of a difference?

🆘How easy to adjust shock notch settings once installed? Any tricks or does the assembly need to be removed ???? 🆘

Hey there, I have a question. I was able to get a hold of a set of Bilstein 5100's with the Dobinsons C59-314 spring, set on the bottom notch. Will I have problems with this setup if I install it BEFORE getting the steel bumper setup, as the spring is rated for the extra weight?

Hey I know this is an old vid, hoping to get your opinion / advice. I just did a full front suspension swap on my 05 DC tundra 4WD. Current setup: Eibach pro truck with OME 885x SPC uppers new aftermarket lowers and OEM cam sleeves new lower balljoint Eibachs are set at lowest clip I get no lift up front at all... im sitting at 20 inch each side, which is approximately stock. I dont understand why? Also I tried to adjust alignment at home as per info I found online, but I seem to be getting negative caster on both wheels no matter what I do. I have an alignment booked next week. Im guessing a proper alignment wont fix my height issue, any idea why this is happening? I also have new KYB tops with the proper smaller isolator

What setup would you recommend for getting the softest ride possible on washboard roads with no lift. 03,tundra, access cab, 4x4, 4.7, 6.5 foot bed.

Great video Josh. Do you know the spring rate on the Dobi 302? I have the Bilstein B8 6112 coilover with 650lb springs but want to use the coil with the softest ride, closer to factory which I think is closer to 580-590lbs. thanks! PK

Do you think this method 5100 Bottom notch with spring is better than the 6112s on the top notch?

hey where i can get that part to lift my 4runner the spacer and the one is connect to the upper control arm

Hey so what did you do to keep the shock from pulling in the rear end after you did the old man emu spring

Would it be a good idea to install uni ball uca's also?

I own an 04 tundra dc, and made the mistake by putting on rancho’s quick lift system. After looking at your website and watching this video , I am interested in this set up. Will I need UCA’s ?

What’s the difference between the 2 springs you have for sale? And how do the cv angles look

Could I use the dobinsons C59-344 springs? Would that be a replacement for factory?

Will the new narrow spring rub the rubber cover on the shocks & create a hole in it? T4TV'S

What tuff country lift is being referred to and will that work on a 06 2wd tundra?

Is there a spring you recomend to get the same results with the 5100s on a 3rd gen Tacoma?

Have you played with the sequoia with coil over airbags?

Hey Josh, im ready to order this but don't know if I should go with ARB or Dobinsons. And if I should go bottom notch or 1st one from bottom. Planning on doing UCA and diff drop also.

Hello there, I just bought a 2006 Tundra with a 8” Rough Country leveling kit. I believe the previous owner used OEM parts with the lift. Do you know of an 8” lift kit suspension for the 06 Tundra? Your advice would be greatly appreciated!

Fine sir, may I please ask you a question related to this topic? On a 2004 Sequoia I have recently added KYB front shocks and use them with original springs. I also put a 1 inch strut spacer a.k.a. 2 inch leveling kit from Amazon on it. I have new ball joints and everything works intact but when I hit bumps at low speed I’m definitely getting a clunk from the left side. My question is could this seriously be from something as insignificant as the strut caps? Top hats is what I see some ppl call them. Thank you and your videos come highly recommended on the Sequoia forum from Reddit.

Just curious, how does a new spring on the bottom notch give better quality of a ride, vs a stock spring on the 4th or 5th notch but achieve the same height?

With this spring left have a negative effect or your front end parts or driveline; as Bilstine Manufacturer stated?

I have a 2017 Toyota Tundra Crewmax and just bought the 24-232173 Bilstein 5100s. It’s factory height. Bilstein said use factory spring as for the Crewmax after market spring won’t work. Just want to remove the rake and be level. Any suggestions?

Hey Josh , Im trying to decide on either this setup or the Eibach Pro Truck lift kit system . Which one would you recommend for my 2003 Tundra ? Thanks

Do still need Isolators if I get the ARB Spring? Also how can I get a higher lift, if spacers are a bad idea.?

My 06 double cab is completely stock, no lift or level. Looking to add 2-2.5 inches in the front, will these work?

Whats the best set up i can do for my tundra 2006 xsp i have a rough country leveling kit on it only thing is 2wd

Which truck DC do you like better the 06 or 04? I've been leaning towards the 05 06 because of the extra power. Can you tell the difference between the two? Thanks

Fabtech Tundra coilovers are better. Several more inches of spring travel.

can i use the dobs 302 spring with eibach shocks on the website. i already have the kyb top hat, insulator an spring but no shocks because of the shortage..

Would these springs work on a 2004 tacoma?

Where do I find the rubber bushing described at 7:20 ?

I'm running Bilstein 5100 on the 5th notch with stock springs in the front and ARB 60071L with 2862 Springs in the rear. The front is still sitting about .5"-1" lower. Will buying the 2885 springs and setting the notch on 2 level out the front? Or should I buy a small spacer for the front? (2007 Toyota Sequoia Limited 2WD)

Won’t having a longer spring mean if you flex out fully the shock will over-extend and snap? (I have Bilstiens and hate the ride too)

So still a decent ride? I’ve heard so even with the 2.5” lift.

Bad choice with the extra spacer lift on top

HI, I have a 2003 sequoia ,would I be able to put ARB OME 2887 3 inch coils on the Blisteins 5100 ?

Do you recommend running these shocks on the second rung with 2" springs? And how would it affect in driveability? For a 04 tacoma prerunner.

Does the Dobinsons and/or OME spring work with the 4WD 1st Gen Tundra? I ask, because I just installed a set of Eibachs that a site listed as 2WD/4WD. Once I installed them, I quickly discovered my truck lost 2" :( I called Eibach, and they don't make a spring for 4WD 1st gen Tundras. So now I'm back in the market for a set of springs to mount on my 5100s.

How did you lift the rear?

Did your front end settle at all over time? I'm contemplating this set up for my 2005 4wd Sequoia. Would you recommend it? If so what you recommend for the swapping out the rear factory suspension?

What it's the ride quality difference between the Dobinson, ome, or eibach on Bilstein at the bottom setting? I've got a 2000 tundra with Bilsteins 5100 at the top setting, so I'd like to replace the coils and drop shock setting to 0". I'm just not sure which one to go with?

Do they make a 4 or 6 inch lift what does not use spacers?

The bilsteins say you can only add up to 1" of lift on 4x4 models, why is that?

anyone will these dobisons work on my 4600 stock shocks

How do I get this high of a front lift on a 1st gen sequoia? I have a 3 in spacer with 285/70/17s but I feel like I was already having trouble getting the shock and spring back in with the factory knuckles... unless this is the same height and I’m just special and don’t realize lol

Does the spring perform the same with the added weight of the tundra versus a 4Runner or Tacoma?

How can we contact you? I want to buy one of your front bumpers for my 2006 Sequoia.

Can you run 6110s with dobinsons springs instead of the 5100s, or would they be too wide?

Hey JOSH how do you align if your using new shocks from the site? Im about to order thanks

Do you know part number for bushing only for mounting plate ? Do you sell it ?

What size spacers did you use on top of these shocks?

How’s the ride?

Do you still have the white tundra

Will this fit in the Sequoia as well?

WOULD THIS WORK FOR 3rd Gen tacoma 5100?

will this work and add lift to my stock billsteins on my 05

What winch bumper is on the other truck?

I have a 06 tundra double cab. I want to put bigger tires on there. I have the 5100s what should I do.

DO you not need a uca replacement?

advice anyone with experience bilstien 5100 with stock coils or rancho quicklift. i have a spacer right now.

Would this work for 02 sequoia?

I need this set up on my 2nd gen tundra like now. Running 5100 bilsteins at top notch wwith factory springs and lifted old man emu springs in the back and need another inch and a half to even out. How would that work?

I’m wanting to get the spring and I’ve look on your website and about the price. Is that for 1 spring or pair?

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