[TundraMtn]

So, with the 5100's is the rear ride height still adjustable and auto-leveling? Am I correct in assuming the height is controlled by the airbags?

 

[TundraMtn]

You just lose the shock adjustments.

So, no more Sport mode, right?
Would you say the 5100s are similar in stiffness to the sport mode?

 

[TundraMtn]

Okay, I've ordered some Bilstein 5100's. I figure if it doesn't work out well, I can always put stock ride-select shocks in again later.

My only dilemma now is which spring perch to use. I'm torn between the lowest (+0.87") and the middle (+1.71").
Do you think the auto-leveling would be able to match the rear height to the 1.71" increase effectively?

I am already running 275/60r20 (33") tires with no problem, but wouldn't mind the slightly higher ground clearance angles.

 

[TundraMtn]

have you done the swap yet?

from where did you order the shocks, can you share a link?
thanks

I swapped the rears myself last Friday. Haven't driven much on them yet but they seem fine. Sometimes I felt like they were softer than stock, other times it seemed like they transmitted the small bumps more. I really don't have a good sense of them yet. The fronts proved more challenging and I'm paying a mechanic to swap them and do an alignment for me today.

I bought mine through Amazon the ones in your link.

 

[TundraMtn]

Ummm, can you take a picture of the rear shocks (the newly installed ones), i know it is a strange request, but my mechanic (a friend of mine) insists that it will not fit, so I need a picture to shut him up -lol- and show him that it will fit.
Thank you

I should be able to get a photo when I have the Sequoia back from the mechanic later today. They will fit. That model shock is designed for the 2nd gen Sequoia.

 

[TundraMtn]

 

[TundraMtn]

Thanks for the picture
This B8 5100 not 4600, correct?

Yes, the 4600s are typically yellow w/blue, 5100s are shiny metal w/ black boots. Supposedly the valving and everything is the same other than the 5100s being longer to accommodate a lift. If you're staying at stock height, save a few dollars and go with the 4600s.