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Billstein 5100 easy install method

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Holyfather, Mar 24, 2012.

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  1. Dec 2, 2014 at 1:33 PM
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    Great info. Subbed
     
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  2. Dec 21, 2014 at 6:04 PM
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    I,just put on 5100 billies and ome 887 springs with this method it was easy took about 3 hours front and rear with no air tools166b310_cb942ed501d1f98d6dc2ca85486ca33febcfc03b.jpg
     
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  3. Dec 24, 2014 at 6:12 PM
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    Going to install coilover shocks . Just wanted to know if I could use this method to uninstall the shock absorber assembly and spring by removing the three nuts from the support sub - assembly and pull it out as one unit ?
     
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  4. Dec 24, 2014 at 6:16 PM
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    Take out the two bolts that hold the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle, take out the bolt holding the strut to the lower arm, loosen the two inner bolts on the lca, then drop the lower lca down as far as it goes take the 3 nuts off at the top where the top hat is held and slide it out.
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2014 at 6:48 PM
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    Thank you
     
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  6. Mar 1, 2015 at 12:29 AM
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  7. Mar 17, 2015 at 6:35 AM
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    This method is awesome. When I lifted my 4Runner, I used a spring compressor from Autozone which, I gotta say, seems a heck of a lot more dangerous than doing it this way. I just lifted my Tacoma and I was done in a fraction of the time using this method.
     
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  8. Mar 24, 2015 at 2:43 PM
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    Good info.
    I did the borrowed spring compressor tool last time.
    I want to adjust the height, so I will try this method instead.
     
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    Anyone with heavy duty or long springs use this method?

    Did it on my civic years ago with tanabe gf210 springs and when trying to decompress the spring was so stiff my car started lifting instead of the LCA coming up. Don't want to have that issue with the truck. Can anyone who installed on there own without a spring comp verify?
     
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    I've done it with 883 OME springs, however I'm unsure on the spring rate... I believe it's ~600?
     
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  11. Mar 24, 2015 at 3:04 PM
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    I did procomps 3" lift coils and OME 886's. Where you put the jack stands helps.
     
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    Did this method for buddy last week no problem.
     
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    Going to do this this weekend
     
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    nice. Just remember to put the rubber bushing and medal washer in the right place. LOL. I was that guy.
     
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    Yeah I was even considering putting a jack stand under the frame in rear on the opposite side I'm working to add more weight to the front corner.
     
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    883,884,885 and 887s all have the same spring rate - 590
    886 springs are 660

    springRATE_zps05kyztwz_eb4cf3f1a1756ae3cca822f58a21f4dd36215b53.jpg
     
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  19. Apr 2, 2015 at 8:35 AM
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    I have question for you guys??? would a 5100's fit a icon 158504 springs??

    158504
    13 inch length
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    3 in around

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    ^Probably not, because the Icon spring ends are closed and ground flat, while the 5100 perch is slanted to accommodate OEM spring ends. Attempting to use the Icon spring will likely cause either the shock or the spring coil to fail in bending.

    The new Bilstein 6112 60mm shock might be able to accept Icon springs, but I haven't seen anyone try it.
     
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