New Bilstein 5100's

Justang · #1 (**permalink**) 09-03-2006, 06:03 AM

Part numbers is F4 BE5 A014 H5, for trucks with no lift in the rear up to 2" of lift. I got them from Camburg for about $90 each. I've found them for $75 each online, but I wanted them fast so I could install them this weekend. And... I remember how much I hate installing shocks. It took me 3 hours. 2 hours for the first one, and then only an hour for the second one. I did take breaks though. Lots of breaks. I don't think I had the most efficient tools either. Or I'm tarded.

But, all that aside the shocks are great. I really didn't think they would make a huge difference in the way the rear felt, but I was supprised on the test drive. It does seem to be more firm, but absorbs more of the bumps in the road. The first thing I noticed was that the rear end feels more connected when making sharp turns. I went down a bumpy road and the rear didn't bounce as much. Took it off road and it feels much better in the whoops and washboard. On hard take offs the truck does't seem to squat as much. I only have about 30min on the new shocks so I can't give an in depth review. But what I can say is the stock shocks are worthless! You should accept no less than these shocks on your Tundra.

I plan on doing some wheeling tomorrow, I'll let you know what I think.

I have been debating wether or not to buy the Deavers springs soon because I've hated this rear suspension. With these new shocks, I may be ok for a while.

backlash · #2 (**permalink**) 09-05-2006, 01:49 PM

So are the shocks adjustable or is it 2"s and that's it? Where da pics mang?

dezert_rida · #3 (**permalink**) 09-06-2006, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Justang

Part numbers is F4 BE5 A014 H5, for trucks with no lift in the rear up to 2" of lift. I got them from Camburg for about $90 each. I've found them for $75 each online, but I wanted them fast so I could install them this weekend. And... I remember how much I hate installing shocks. It took me 3 hours. 2 hours for the first one, and then only an hour for the second one. I did take breaks though. Lots of breaks. I don't think I had the most efficient tools either. Or I'm tarded.

But, all that aside the shocks are great. I really didn't think they would make a huge difference in the way the rear felt, but I was supprised on the test drive. It does seem to be more firm, but absorbs more of the bumps in the road. The first thing I noticed was that the rear end feels more connected when making sharp turns. I went down a bumpy road and the rear didn't bounce as much. Took it off road and it feels much better in the whoops and washboard. On hard take offs the truck does't seem to squat as much. I only have about 30min on the new shocks so I can't give an in depth review. But what I can say is the stock shocks are worthless! You should accept no less than these shocks on your Tundra.

I plan on doing some wheeling tomorrow, I'll let you know what I think.

I have been debating wether or not to buy the Deavers springs soon because I've hated this rear suspension. With these new shocks, I may be ok for a while.

Interesting. I put those shocks on the rear of my truck and have never been happy with them. They are way too soft......mostly on rebound. I feel they compress faster than Id like, but rebound wayyyyy too fast through the big dips in the freeway.

I think the solution for me anyways is some 2.5" SAWs or Kings.

mattjensen · #4 (**permalink**) 09-06-2006, 10:47 AM

iam pretty happy with the saws i have on teh rear right now. 2.5x8 with resi. just gotta drop the lower shock mount down a bit to get them to fit at full compression.

dezert_rida · #5 (**permalink**) 09-07-2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mattjensen

iam pretty happy with the saws i have on teh rear right now. 2.5x8 with resi. just gotta drop the lower shock mount down a bit to get them to fit at full compression.

Thats what I would like to do. Ive run SAW 2.5s on my prerunners I used to have with great results.

Justang · #6 (**permalink**) 12-17-2006, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dezert_rida

Interesting. I put those shocks on the rear of my truck and have never been happy with them. They are way too soft......mostly on rebound. I feel they compress faster than Id like, but rebound wayyyyy too fast through the big dips in the freeway.

I think the solution for me anyways is some 2.5" SAWs or Kings.

After having these for a couple months I would have to agree. They are much better than the TRD Bilsteins, but still are not perfect. SAW's are pretty expensive, the 5100's are a great inexpensive way to upgrade your rear shocks.

I may be doing the Deavers spring kit and SAW's.