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Blistein 5100 Installers in Maryland (DC area)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by grivera, Nov 11, 2008.

  1. Nov 11, 2008 at 3:02 PM
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    grivera

    grivera [OP] Well-Known Member

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    '08 DC SR5 4x4, Desert Sand Mica
    Rear Suspension TSB, Bilstein 5100 on all 4 corners-fronts set at 1.75". BFG A/T's @ 265/75/16; Access LE Roll-up cover; Iron Cross Tube SS Steps; Fumoto valve; WeatherTech Liners; AFE Pro-Dry; front side windows tinted 20%; TW Decal!
    I plan to approach the dealer with the TSB Rear spring issue. But first, I want all my ducks in a row. I'm in the DC/Baltimore area (Hanover, MD).

    Is there anyone on this site from this area of Maryland who has had the 5100s installed? If so, by what service center and how much did you pay?
     
  2. Nov 11, 2008 at 5:56 PM
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    grivera

    grivera [OP] Well-Known Member

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    '08 DC SR5 4x4, Desert Sand Mica
    Rear Suspension TSB, Bilstein 5100 on all 4 corners-fronts set at 1.75". BFG A/T's @ 265/75/16; Access LE Roll-up cover; Iron Cross Tube SS Steps; Fumoto valve; WeatherTech Liners; AFE Pro-Dry; front side windows tinted 20%; TW Decal!
    I just read some of the 2008 TSB and if I'm reading it correctly, it says that if its a Non-TRD truck, they have to replace all four shocks (front and rear). Has anyone here just had the dealer install the 5100s in place of the new shocks?
     
  3. Nov 13, 2008 at 9:43 AM
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    grivera

    grivera [OP] Well-Known Member

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    '08 DC SR5 4x4, Desert Sand Mica
    Rear Suspension TSB, Bilstein 5100 on all 4 corners-fronts set at 1.75". BFG A/T's @ 265/75/16; Access LE Roll-up cover; Iron Cross Tube SS Steps; Fumoto valve; WeatherTech Liners; AFE Pro-Dry; front side windows tinted 20%; TW Decal!
    Anyone?? Wow, this must be a record for no responses...
     
  4. Nov 14, 2008 at 11:02 AM
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    grivera

    grivera [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hanover, MD
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    '08 DC SR5 4x4, Desert Sand Mica
    Rear Suspension TSB, Bilstein 5100 on all 4 corners-fronts set at 1.75". BFG A/T's @ 265/75/16; Access LE Roll-up cover; Iron Cross Tube SS Steps; Fumoto valve; WeatherTech Liners; AFE Pro-Dry; front side windows tinted 20%; TW Decal!
  5. Nov 14, 2008 at 11:06 AM
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    oldtacomaguy

    oldtacomaguy four forty four

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    Alpine deck and amp, Polk speakers front and rear, Kenwood subwoofer, windows tinted to 20%, Sockmonkey decals, TSB, Eibach springs and Bilstein 5100's
    I've read a few posts from people that have had their 5100's installed by the dealer when they had the TSB done. Prices seemed to be about $200 - $300. I'm sure one of them will see this post and give you more details.
     
  6. Nov 14, 2008 at 2:17 PM
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    grivera

    grivera [OP] Well-Known Member

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    '08 DC SR5 4x4, Desert Sand Mica
    Rear Suspension TSB, Bilstein 5100 on all 4 corners-fronts set at 1.75". BFG A/T's @ 265/75/16; Access LE Roll-up cover; Iron Cross Tube SS Steps; Fumoto valve; WeatherTech Liners; AFE Pro-Dry; front side windows tinted 20%; TW Decal!
    Thanks. will wait and see.
     

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