I was searching and seeking the same information as you. I ended up going with the Bilstein 5100's in the front; used the top perch for the highest amount of lift. That setting set the front perfectly level. I waited on buying anything for the rear. I wanted to see how the truck would sit first. I'm planning on towing in the near future, so I'm going to add Bilstein 5100's to the rear and Firestone airbags to keep the rear level while towing. Ride quality is pretty good with the 5100's in front.

 

So, it rode a lot better with the 5100s up front?

 

There you go

 

Im getting this kit installed on my New-to-me 2010 CM Limited. I had a 2" leveling kit installed on my last Tundra and it fit perfectly, actually still about 1/2" lowe rthan the rear which still appears level rather than nose-up like a 2.5-3". I was quoted $295 for the install + alignment.

Toyota Tundra 2" Leveling Kit to fit model years 2007-2016 - Tuff Country 52070 | SuspensionConnection.com

 

I think we can all agree on one thing out of this...nose-down Tundras look awful, it really makes them look weak right?? ( not to mention the 'mushroom'-tucked-in-wheels Alas...wheel spacers remedy that issue for me! lol

 

Well, I went with Bilstein 5100s all around. Got the shipment in last week. Gonna install em here pretty here soon.


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I'm thinking about getting the 5100 now too, if I put them on the top setting does that level the truck out? Also do I need to worry about the front diff?

 

From what I've read, most people said that it leveled their truck out. I guess it's on a case by case basis. I installed them on my 2016 CM 4x4 within the first month of owning it and it leveled mine out perfectly. Parked on level ground the front and rear now measure 39 inches from the ground to bottom of the wheel well. However, when I look at the truck from a distance, the rear appears as if it's a little lower than the front. It's not that obvious but it's enough for me to add either a 1 inch block in the rear or some CB shackles to raise the rear a little more. As for the diff question. I added that diff drop kit just for peace of mind.

 

I got my 5100s installed finally today. It's on the top setting, makes it perfectly level. All around, makes it ride smoother & soaks up the bumps a lot better. I'm satisfied. Also, new shoes also. BFG KO2 tires. 275/60/20. I kinda wished I woulda got 305/55/20, but oh well. I can't wait to really try these tires out off road.

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Truck looks sick! Looking to do the 5100's all around as well. Do you know roughly how tall your cab is after the lift. Want to see if I can still park in the garage after a lift like this! 2014 Tundra 4x4 CrewMax

 

Looks good. Much better than stock.

 

After I washed it the other day.

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After about 500 miles driven, I am VERY happy with choosing to buy the 5100s for my 2016 Crewmax. Absolutely love the ride and the appearance of the truck leveled.

I know many of us post just after we make a mod, so thought I'd give you my impression after running it a few months. I've had many Bilstein shocks over the years and never been let down yet.

 

What setting did you go with on the front? Did you add any blocks to the rear? And did you use a diff drop?

 

Middle setting of the three. Did not add blocks to the rear, and no diff drop needed from all that I have heard.

And I meant that I've driven the truck 5000 miles since installation, not 500.

 

New to the forums, just got my 2017 Crew Max Saturday.
I would like to run 34" x 11" tires on 20" wheel in the future.
I have had the 5100 adjustable shocks on my 2002 4Runner and on my 2006 F150 FX4. Absolutely best shock for the price and for daily driving with the weekend off-roading.
This is my first Tundra , and I have to spread out the mods over time. Bed liner first , seat covers, then lift.
so my concern would be for the rear end - would a 1" or 1 1/2" block be needed ?
How are the factory front coil springs with aftermarket shocks?
The nose down rake doesnt bother me if its 1" lower in the front.
Thanks!

 

I took measurements just now, 39" all around.

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look great! I appreciate it. Ive read mixed reviews on the KO2, what are your thoughts? Do you think you'd go any larger next time?

 

Gents -
I am loving my new CM 4x! Feels like home. That being said - I too am looking at suspension changes. but I'm in a quandary...

On my 2011 CM, I did the 5100 all around, put on 275/70-18 (10ply) . The stance was AWESOME! The ride, not so much. When you put a trailer behind it, the ass drug badly - so I put Airride bags in back. After all was said and done, ride was real stiff. You'd go over a ridge/ripple/raised joint in the road and the back end would not soak it up and the head rest would whack you in the back of the head. I didn't like that.... But it would tow great. It seemed like it needed weight in the back. And yes, I did keep less than 5# in the bags when empty - actually let all the air out as I had the bags with the jounce stops in them so I was not worried about bursting them. I experimented with several psi levels. Didn't matter. So I am thinking it was a function of the 5100 + 10 ply tire combo. ??

I've had my new truck about 500 miles now and I've been gauging the ride quality carefully. I do not have TRD suspension. The tide is pretty good IMO - stiffer than I would have expected over bumps - getting some response similar to what I describe above just not as exaggerated - but I can also feel the body lean in tight turns. I'm not a shock guru so I'm not sure what accounts for those aspects. Truck is running on 275/65-18 Michelin LTX AT/2's. From all I can tell it's a P rated tire, maybe C since the max pressure is 51#.

So here's my dilemma - I want some level - maybe not perfectly level, but more so than now. I'm good with these tires. I do tow from time to time - enough so and heavy enough that I saw fit to put the air bags on my last Tundra. I have not put the trailer behind this one yet so I could be speaking out of school, but one thing I can say I liked about my F150 is the rear springs seemed heavier than the 2011 I had. I did not have reason to put bags under it with the trailers I towed- but it was not leveled either, so.... Basically, I understand I do need to hook a trailer up and see what happens to "Silver" as is. The new Toyota spring sets might be better - ?

I haul a lot of ass down the road and ride quality is important to me. But I also will push the truck to it's limit from time to time pulling something heavy on a trailer. What does you guy's experience suggest I look hard into doing? Right now I am thinking 5100's up front on the middle setting and doing nothing else. If I see the ass drag is too much to tolerate then I put some bags on - but I think I will go without the jounce stops - because I think some of what I was feeling was due to them not allowing enough shock travel.