Toyota Tacoma Add A Leaf Lift Kit With Bilstein 5100 Shocks! On a First Gen Tacoma Prerunner!! 

Thanks for making the video. It was a great help. Plan on doing my 2003 tacoma this weekend. Keep up the good work

Way to go man! Keep up the vids they are great.

Concise and constructive video! I remember that upper bolt (13:30) being a pain in the ass but that's a great idea using the bolt to push it in place. I did this a couple years ago on my 04 tacoma now Im gonna have to do it again for my 99 tacoma in a few weeks🤙

Awesome video! I am looking to do this to my 2001 2wd prerunner in the future and this video will be very helpful!

Excellent!!! Thanks for having the time to record and share this brother!

I am sure some would flip over the overload springs to stiffen and possibly get a small liftin the rear.But would maybe break one other weaker springs where end of overload spring stopped.

Great video. I considered this route but with a canopy and roof top tent I figured I'd need to upgrade my leafpack to support the added weight. 🍻

This kit works really good

Very cool. Thanks for posting.

Looks and Function! Need 2 add some extra leaves also! Taco is beginning 2 sag. Haha

Definitely flip the overload spring. It doesn’t matter if it’s flipped. It just prevents you from getting those edges caught on things off-road

Nice truck and build. I have a 2002 pre runner regular cab. Same color. Someday I hope to do the same upgrades.

Left side Driver and Right side Passenger Is formula i used to install my Bilstein 5100's rear shocks. Have not dealt with the short bolt yet (vacation rental duties come first). RR

Great video! Thank you Sir👍🏼

Looks great, I just bought a 2002 just like this recently. I am about to start doing some mods like tires and wheels, grill update etc. I have been on the fence about lifting since I am going from the 16 wheel to a 17 with all terrains I may not need a lift? We’ll see.

Awesome video. I’m gonna go with this lift.

What size ubolts did you go with? Length, width, and diameter please! I'm about to install the toytec/bilstein 5100 kit and definitely need new ubolts

Thanks for sharing! I'm watching this, again, after watching your 4WD conversion, and I think I can maybe handle this first (on my 2004 PreRunner) before even thinking about that conversion. A few questions from a very green wrencher: (1) would it be easier to swap out the entire leaf spring set (instead of adding just the one leaf - I'm guessing that saved some $$ and your leaf springs still have a lot of life left)? (2) I read somewhere that a lift on PreRunners causes issues with the drive shaft since it is just 2WD and, obviously, a different setup than the 4WD rear drive shaft - any thoughts on issues/problems there? (3) what is your lift setup now (from center cap to fender)? I'm on the original suspension - way overdue for an upgrade, so I thought I'd lift it a little while I'm at it. Thanks, again!

Cool video 👏🏼 I’m going to do this to my 04 taco

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Satisfied with rear springs ??

Do you know what the maximum lift you can have for these shocks?

The Bilstein shocks are supposed to be installed with the lettering upright from what I remember. Great video though 👍

Love the black steering wheel? What steering wheel is it from? 👌🏼

What kind of headlights do you have??? They look so nice

@CRACKED housing fab so what was the reason for the add a leaf? Did you have suspension issues? Or was it because of the squat with the trailer? My truck feels alittle floaty and i can figure out why.

Great Job!!!

All spring center bolt come along and have to cut

Did you measure before and after to see how much it raised the rear?

Did this make it so it wasn’t such a soft boat feeling? Mines a 2004 extra with a topper

Good job

Amigo no tuviste que poner algún tipo de bloque para subir más

Looks great....!!!! How many inches for the front spacer on this set-up? ... is 265/75/R16 tire fits on stock 03 tacoma? Thanks!!!

Looks like a nice daily driver. I wish I had your electric locker in my 'yota'bota. You should think about doing a video on bypassing the 4x4 stuff so the locker can be used in 2wd as well. You will be happy with the mod.

What’s the parts number of the shocks?

Selling your old shocks?

Great content! Are the shocks adjustable?

My leaf springs are totally flat on my 2003 Tacoma. Will an add on leaf make any difference for getting that lift?

Did you have to get longer brake lines and raise the brake proportioning valve?

Hello I love the tires .. what size are you running

What about the front end? More VIDS MORE VIDS , need more first gen builds like this !!!!!

that is some rust my friend what state u from or r u from bc?

Hi I also live in Michigan do you fix the frame on your tacoma?

Before you start work on it you should take a picture from the side so we can see what it looks like if it's how bad it's sagging

Are the two rear shocks the same in size or left and right different

Did the add a leaf come with the longer U bolts? If not, where did you get them?

Is it just me but are those rear Bilstein shocks mounted upside down or does it matter? 🤔

I want to do this to my 1st gen tundra. Has anyone else done it up the tundra?

Any idea how much more payload the add-a-leaf springs will give you ??

The bilstein shocks are mounted upside down

Did you leave the shocks at the minimum height or did you raise the height on them? I have a 04 as well double cab 2 wheel drive and I’m planning on getting the 5100s all around. Just not sure which add a leaf to get. Looks sick man! Good job!

Are you supposed to get the add a leaf if you're using the bilstein rears? I didn't buy these

Hey man did u adjust your parking bell crank to sit like that? I am wondering because i put a two inch leveling kit on my tacoma 01 and now my e brake line is rubbing with my leaf springs

Great video....but shock is upside down. Thanks for the video.

How long did this take start to finish?

What size are you’re ko2’s?

what wheel and tire setup do you have?

Is this truck a 4 cylinder 2.7L ?

You mounted the shocks upside down.

Looks like you're missing the bumpstop

oh michigan.

That Michigan rust is no good.

Youv got alot of rust under their

95 is the first Tacoma 2004 last of first gen. Before 95 is not a Tacoma.

Umm

Your shocks are upside down.

Good job