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bilstien 5100 install, good idea?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by briandischinger, Jan 28, 2012.

  1. Jan 28, 2012 at 1:55 PM
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    briandischinger

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    I recently purchased a 2003 4x4 trd xtr cab v6, it has a blown front shock so I started serching for replacements. having heard of the 5100 series I was very intreged about the lift capabilities, but I looked on the bilstien site and they were not available when I put in my vehicle specs. when I looked them up through toytec they were available. does anyone have any idea if I would be able to run the 5100 as they would be the cheapest option to replace all the shocks and also lift the front enough to remove factory rake. It is my new daily driver, so ride quality is still at the top of the list, but also want to be able to take it out in the desert. any input would be much appreciated.
     
  2. Jan 28, 2012 at 1:59 PM
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    Hiatt1991

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    Yup. Try downsouthmotorsports.com as they have the cheapest 5100s and offer discounts for tw members. Just make sure you get ones for a 1st Gen.
     
  3. Jan 28, 2012 at 2:05 PM
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    TACWUT

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    I like em.
     
  4. Jan 28, 2012 at 2:27 PM
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    They are great. Use the search button for more info. There's probably 10,000 members on here running them, and probably the same amount of threads started asking about them.
     
  5. Jan 28, 2012 at 3:50 PM
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    briandischinger

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    Cool, thanks guys for the imput. just trying to get a nice ride for now, but cant wai to start building an off road machine !
     
  6. Jan 28, 2012 at 4:02 PM
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    dad32509

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    5100's front and back, OME 885x's, LR UCA's, OMD rear springs, Pioneer AVH-P2300DVD, HVAC Green led's MOD, Blacked out bumper, Plastidip emblems, custom front tube bumper, 32" combo led bar, rigid duallys, otrattw switches, my own Satoshi grille, shorty antenna, Spyder LED halo headlights. csjumper2003 map/dome, 3rd brake, DTRL white/amber and parking LED's. Pelfreybilt IFS skid, Cab mount chop, sliders and rear light bar w/blitzpro 5LR dust light. Uniden CB, Magnaflow 18" exhaust, Rear tire carrier, sway bar removed, spidertrax 1.25" spacers, Wheelers 16" Alloys w/265/75r16 Goodyear DuraTracs
    5100's are awesome. Im not sure on the price for first gens but mine were $185
     

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