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Leaky 5100

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by lynyrd3, Nov 27, 2012.

  1. Nov 27, 2012 at 3:19 PM
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    lynyrd3

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    Any one have a 5100 start leaking? Right rear bilstein on mine is and I have never been off road or put a heavy load in the bed ! Just a pain in the ass to send it back for replacement or repair. Put these in Oct. 2010 . Guess I will put the old stock shocks back in while I wait for replacement :mad:
     
  2. Nov 27, 2012 at 3:34 PM
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    TACO TX

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    Cant u just take it back to where you bought them?
     
  3. Nov 27, 2012 at 3:39 PM
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    Got to ship back to Cali . I live in NY .
     
  4. Nov 27, 2012 at 9:28 PM
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    Mine passenger rear leaked too. Only 40,000 miles on it. However, mine leaked offroading so I replaced them with Rancho 9000s. I really like the Ranchos because I can adjust the shocks according to the load I am carrying. 600 to 700 lbs in the bed, just adjust the shock stiffness dial to 8 or 9 and when done back to 4 or 5 for normal driving.
     
  5. Nov 28, 2012 at 12:19 PM
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    Is it just a small amount of oil or has it dumped oil all over?
    Bilsteins use a weeping seal design. This helps to keep the seal from going bad as well avoid loud squeeking noises and is normal for there to be a small amount of fluid.
     
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  6. Nov 28, 2012 at 3:01 PM
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    lynyrd3

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    Yup , leaking pretty bad . I will get under it and pressure wash it off to double check.
     
  7. Jul 5, 2014 at 7:40 AM
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    tacoma guy

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    Bilstein 5100's on all four corners. Front set @ 0 with OME 883x coils. Alcon leaf springs. Viper Alarm. Wet Okole seat covers. WeatherTech Floor liners front and back. Oem Toyota chrome exhaust tip. ARE Shell. America Outlaw Wheels.
    Mine have a small amount of fluid seeping and running out of where the boot mount to the shock. Is that normal ? I understand the weeping seal design but over time dos that mean that most of the fluid leaks out and the shocks go bad? They are a 11 months old and never seen off road !! :confused:
     
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