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This is a discussion thread titled "Anoher Bilstien 5100 question", within the 1Gen-Tundra forum, part of the Truck Forums category.
I am sorry to start another Bilstien thread but my questions are simple. i have a friend who has an 02 AC Limited and needs new shocks. hw asked my opinion and of course i recomended the 5100 since that seems to be what everyone around here uses. the questions are,
will these work ok on the standard setting(no lift)? i ask because i understand that these are a little longer to accomodate the 1.5 lift. he does not want to lift the truck
2) will they provide as good or better than the stock ride? he is not interested in an off road type ride.
thanks in advance,
Mike
Last edited by Mike Rojas; 08-10-2008 at 09:18 PM.
if he doesn't want lift why not just use oem shocks?
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I am sorry to start another Bilstien thread but my questions are simple. i have a friend who has an 02 AC Limited and needs new shocks. hw asked my opinion and of course i recomended the 5100 since that seems to be what everyone around here uses. the questions are,
will these work ok on the standard setting(no lift)? i ask because i understand that these are a little longer to accomodate the 1.5 lift. he does not want to lift the truck
2) will they provide as good or better than the stock ride? he is not interested in an off road type ride.
thanks in advance,
Mike
yes to aneswer your question I've had mine a wile and really like them of coarse mine have the lift notch but you can stick with normal ride height too.
They don't provide an off road type ride in fact improved the handling vs Oem stock (depending of shocks provided)
Erik
these are the rear 5100
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T3 Grill, Line X extra front Bumper coating (too many mod's to list)
Last edited by Tundrav8yamaha; 08-11-2008 at 11:17 AM.
*Moto Metal M0951 Gloss Black 17 in. Alloys *SpiderTrax 1.25" Wheel Spacers * Goodyear Fortera TripleTred radials P275/60R17 *
Suspension:
*Bilstein HD Shocks, F&R *Hellwig Rear Sway Bar & Helper Springs *TCS Poly Steering Rack Bushings *Wheeler's Front Sway Bar Bushings *Timbren SES Kit, Front & Rear *
Brakes:
*TRD Big Brake Kit (front) *
BAD BONEZ BJ
Last edited by BAD BONEZ BJ; 08-11-2008 at 01:03 PM.
The Bilstein HD shocks are much cheaper, don't lift the truck, and provide a firm, smooth ride. They are the yellow and blue shocks.
BJ
lifting on the 2nd notch from top really didn't provide a firm ride ask your wife she thought mine was pretty good. I can say this My tundra isn't firm at all just don't buy AAL on the rear I learned that the hard way.
When it comes to prices there about the same between the Hd and the 5100 on rear.This site has the best overall prices when it come down to paying direct pricing and you can choose between both styles.Hope this help's
top notch and a 1.5" AAL = very smooth ride... love it, better than stock
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2006 DC SR5
Bilstein 5100s F&R
Wheelers 1.5" AAL
265 Nittos on OEM Alloys
Flowmaster Delta 40
LUND Genesis Tri-Fold Tonneau
Lil Boom under the seat compliments of RF
Full LED conversion
Nothing too fancy, just better than stock!
We all know the top notch on the Bilstein's creat CV boot problems. Will the 2nd ring from bottom (1.3" avgerage lift) create any issues? Will that lift be able to clear larer tires, perhaps 285/70/17? Has anyone tried the different settings other than max?
We all know the top notch on the Bilstein's creat CV boot problems.
we also know that there is a simple solution to remedy it. Anything over say 2" is gonna strain yer CVs
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2006 DC SR5
Bilstein 5100s F&R
Wheelers 1.5" AAL
265 Nittos on OEM Alloys
Flowmaster Delta 40
LUND Genesis Tri-Fold Tonneau
Lil Boom under the seat compliments of RF
Full LED conversion
Nothing too fancy, just better than stock!
We all know the top notch on the Bilstein's creat CV boot problems. Will the 2nd ring from bottom (1.3" avgerage lift) create any issues? Will that lift be able to clear larer tires, perhaps 285/70/17? Has anyone tried the different settings other than max?
That's were I have mine set and have NO CV leakage what so ever.
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Bilstien 5100's front and back
Rev Tek diff drop kit
Wet Okoles
Husky liners
Tinted windows
Weather Tech window vents
Line X
Line X'd Nerf bars(soon)
I'm not looking to throw the front end geometry out of whack with a 2 1/2 lift. I was hoping to get away with a mild lift of 1 1/4 to 1 1/2. Yeah, I know that's not much, but my truck is an everyday driver. I already have a set of Dick Cepeks, but I'm lost as far as what size tire. I guess I could just run a 275/60/17.
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