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Couple questions before I order Bilstein lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MikeR585, Jul 17, 2017.

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  1. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:11 AM
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    For some reason you have taken this way out of proportion. Yes the comparison of the two is more extreme than the other, but the point is that for the extra money, yes, you get a better product. Some folks don't want to spend that and are fine with not having the next best thing.
     
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  2. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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  3. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    But, Crom runs extended 5100's on the rear right? (BE5-B110-T5) I thought those were the extended 5100s... Could be wrong though.
     
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  4. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:18 AM
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    Show me where third gen 5100s are just failing/leaking in droves please.

    Otherwise...

    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:21 AM
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    My shocks can beat up your shocks.
     
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    A woman has literally said to me "Seeing your Truck (Pro) makes me want to have sex with you." I'm sure the part that got the panties wet was the Fox suspension. Ladies love that shit.
     
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  7. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:29 AM
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    5100s are the same exact shock as the TRD OR comes with as far as valving goes and nitrogen pressure goes. The only difference is the ability to preload the coil and get a lift out of it. If you got a "drastic improvement" over stock ride, it was completely down to the coil replacement, not the 5100s.

    http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/bilstein-5100-vs-bilstein-heavy-duty.cfm
     
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  8. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:31 AM
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  9. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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    I seccond this thought.

    And hey @smitty99 i hear 8112 gonna put the hurt on the 6112. Maybe we all did it wrong cuz more resis=more laid. And 3 pistons > 1 piston
     
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  10. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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    Taken from your link, second paragraph, a few rows down

    (shocks for lifted trucks may use different valving settings in order to accommodate the extra weight of larger tires).
     
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  11. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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    Well I have a Sport not an OR so...miss me with that.
     
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  12. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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    No, 5100s are not an upgrade, performance wise...thought they do allow you to lift the truck....

    http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/bilstein-5100-vs-bilstein-heavy-duty.cfm
    But you left out the part before...

    "The Similarities: The 5100 series and the Heavy Duty shocks use the same technology internally. Both use the same internal valving and at stock height will ride the same (shocks for lifted trucks may use different valving settings in order to accommodate the extra weight of larger tires). "

    I'll admit, it seems a contradiction. I know when I called Bilstein several years ago to ask them, they confirmed it's the same shock internally...take that for what you will.
     
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  13. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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    Yea, I missed that, in your case, the 5100s probably did gave you a significantly more compliant ride than the stiffer Sport shocks.
     
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  14. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:44 AM
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  15. Jul 18, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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    So back on topic.
    Your rear options will be weighed by how you're going to use your truck. A single AAL is good for lifting and you'll rarely put any load in the bed. An AAL pack like what @HeadStrong Off-Road offers is good for putting light loads, and sometimes heavier loads, I suggest retaining your overload leaf with it. A full leaf pack like OME HD or AllPro expo is for constant loads in your bed. You can also get OME non HD or All Pro standard pack if you're not loading all the time. That 0-1" rear shock I don't think will be enough. Fox has a great line up for rear shocks at an affordable price that will supercede Bilstein. There are so many combinations for rear lift that I will not ever get close to making them all. Also, I would not only replace the rear brakes with extended lines, but at the same time replace the front as well. You won't need extended in the front with 6112's, but having front and rear stainless braided will give you a noticeably better braking response.
     
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    100% truth.

    Might be relevant that said woman is my wife. But works the same either way.
     
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    Imagine what will happen if you get a LT King setup then.
     
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  19. Jul 18, 2017 at 12:41 PM
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    OP should forget side grade and get this then.
     
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