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TRD bilstein vs bilstein 5100?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by sierrahsky, Sep 11, 2010.

  1. Sep 11, 2010 at 7:15 PM
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    sierrahsky

    sierrahsky [OP] Expedition Style

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    So I got a question, forgive me because I am not a mechanic, but I have an 09 TRD and am wondering if its worth it to upgrade to the bilstein 5100's? A member told me on here that there is no major difference in the shocks? But kind of sounds crazy to me? Help!
     
  2. Sep 11, 2010 at 7:17 PM
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    crf69

    crf69 scraping my emblems off my plasti-dip

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    ummm yeah
    night and day........
     
  3. Sep 12, 2010 at 9:37 AM
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    lasllc Wait. . what’s wrong here

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    Totally diff. Improved ride a lot. By that I mean it stopped feeling like I was driving my dads buick; the truck felt more connected to the road and worked much better in turns. It is a stiffer ride but not uncomfortable and is way better with a load in back.
     
  4. Sep 12, 2010 at 10:02 AM
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    Large difference...I wouldn't go get auto advice from who ever told you that any more....

    The TRD shocks are a fleet grade shock. The 5100s are built for the Tacoma and a bit more suited to heavier use. I don't have them...but the design work shows a clear difference...and then add all the folks who use them here....the 5100s are better.
     
  5. Sep 12, 2010 at 10:17 AM
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    If you were to buy 5100s, would it raise your truck any? If so would it be eaqual all around? for example: "the bed is higher than the cab?"
     
  6. Sep 12, 2010 at 10:19 AM
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    ummm yeah
    front are adjustable......but can be left stock if you just want the improved handling and bump characteristics
     
  7. Sep 12, 2010 at 10:46 AM
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    5100 going on my truck prob next summer. Gota wear out the TRDs I have now.
     
  8. Sep 12, 2010 at 6:15 PM
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    lasllc Wait. . what’s wrong here

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    if wearing them out is your criteria, it will be summer 2020 or so when you change them. The fact that they are OEM spec and fleet-grade they are still bilsteins and will last a good long time.
     
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    Is this the stock TRD kit that came on 2nd Gen OR? Is this a good deal?
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/264710197989

    COIL OVER 4 PIECE STRUT KIT TOYOTA TACOMA 05-20 TRD SHOCKS PIGGYBACK KIT BAJA
     
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    That came off the Baja edition. That seems like a good deal
     
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