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just bought my Bilstein 5100s fronts for $135 shipped :)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by itzyoboipaul, Dec 7, 2015.

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  1. Jan 4, 2016 at 1:55 PM
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    Nice! Just ordered a full 5100 set too. I had been holding off on the shocks since I'm also waiting for the rear spring recall before installing. Could not pass up this deal though, thanks!

    For anyone interested, it looks like they also have the Bilstein 6112 front set available too:
    https://jet.com/product/Bilstein-46-241627/4a5ea9f726f549d4b9eaa7d3b72314d1

    This is just based on looking up the part number (46-241627) from other online retailers and plugging the number into the search field on Jet's website so please confirm the correct part number first.
     
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  2. Jan 5, 2016 at 4:25 PM
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    Wait for it...
    Fronts showed up yesterday, rears today. I'm going to have a fun Saturday morning.
     
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  3. Jan 5, 2016 at 4:32 PM
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    i also had the revtek coil top spacer, i recently upgraded to the 5100s and set them to the top 2.5", along with a 1/4" top plate spacer, actually sits higher than it did with the revtek, and IMO the ride quality is much better than it was with the revtek spacer.
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2016 at 1:57 AM
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    they don't ship to Hawaii...:annoyed::frusty:
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2016 at 11:15 AM
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    Wow! Just saw this post and ordered a set for my '14 OR. $248.74 front/rear with debit. I'll post back when delivered.
     
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  6. Jan 6, 2016 at 12:01 PM
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    itzyoboipaul

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    jet.com is probably wondering why they are getting all these 5100s ordered . I should ask them for a commission :woot:
     
    itzyoboipaul, Jan 6, 2016
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  7. Jan 10, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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    Are the 5100s a good replacement for the stock 4600 if not increasing lift? Or would it be best to stay with 4600s at the same height? How does the ride feel compared to stock?
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2016 at 4:00 PM
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    5100's are great shocks even if still set at stock ride height. Considering getting a set for my moms 4 runner that badly needs shocks.
     
    nd4spdbh, Jan 10, 2016
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  9. Jan 10, 2016 at 4:02 PM
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    Are they stiffer than stock or do they sway more?
     
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  10. Jan 10, 2016 at 4:03 PM
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    They might be valved slightly stiffer, but overall the ride is going to be MUCH better.
     
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  11. Jan 10, 2016 at 4:07 PM
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    Just run them with stock coils? Now my coils have over 100k miles, should I be looking for newer coils to fit on the 5100s?
     
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  12. Jan 11, 2016 at 3:52 PM
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    Got the rear shocks on Friday and the fronts on Saturday. Wow! Didn't expect them until this week. Look good too! :thumbsup:
    [​IMG]
     
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  13. Jan 11, 2016 at 5:04 PM
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    I planned on spending $319.99 on the front and rear shocks from Down south motor sports, but after seeing this posting, I saved about $70 and will wait till my rear leaf springs are replaced to change the rear shocks, with maybe the fronts too. I was just curious, were your Bilstein 5100 made in Ohio, USA or Germany?
     
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  15. Jan 13, 2016 at 8:06 AM
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    All were "Assembled in the USA". Not noted where they were actually made.
     
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  16. Jan 13, 2016 at 8:09 AM
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    I didn't read the fine print on the box but either way, ill take made in Germany or made in USA any day.
     
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  17. Jan 19, 2016 at 7:28 AM
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    Is the advertised price for 1 shock or the set?
     
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  18. Jan 19, 2016 at 8:52 AM
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  19. Jan 19, 2016 at 8:55 AM
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    Thanks, just did, bought front and back. Still saved $70! I'm happy.
     
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  20. Jan 21, 2016 at 8:59 AM
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    Ditto. I'm at 92k and getting new frame soon. I plan on getting new front shocks. Should I get coils also?
     
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