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Bilstein 5100 paired with 5160?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Fresh6390, Mar 30, 2018.

  1. Mar 30, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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    Fresh6390

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    Hello,
    Wondering if anyone is running 5100s up front and 5160s in the rear?
    If so, how's ride and post pics please.
     
  2. Mar 30, 2018 at 6:42 PM
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    Search for 5100s in that thread. Some people run that setup.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bilstein-6112.421995/

    Honestly you won't feel a difference from a 5100 or 5160 in the rear, the 5160 is essentially a 5100, but running a resivoir. It will come down to what AAL, 3 leaf AAL or Full leaf you get as far as ride quality.

    I'm running the 6112/5160 and have no complaints for what I do with the truck.
     
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  3. Mar 31, 2018 at 10:50 AM
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    Thanks for response. I can not find anyone running 5100 front and 5160 rear. I see ppl running 6112 front and 5100 rear.
     
  4. Mar 31, 2018 at 2:15 PM
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    I could have been mistaken, but if you've ever been in a truck with billies all around it should ride petty much the same.

    Also what spring will you be using OME 887 or something?
     
  5. Mar 31, 2018 at 2:25 PM
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    Eh....
    5100s are a strut

    6112 is a strut and coil combo developed by bilstein to compliment eachother.

    Im betting they ride far different
     
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  6. Mar 31, 2018 at 4:27 PM
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    I was talking about the comparison of a 5100s all the way around and 5100s in the front and 5160 in the rear.

    I have the 6112. There is no comparison between the 2
     
  7. Apr 1, 2018 at 3:29 AM
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    I’m thinking about getting the 5100 front and tears. Could I put those on alone or would I need to get new coils also ?
     
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    Should I get two new front coils or four new 5100s ? What would be better ? Thanks
     
  9. Apr 1, 2018 at 3:59 AM
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    Sorry master
     
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    Avoids confusion...that's all.
     
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    I was thinking about using my stock coils and set the front 5100 at 1.5 and put 5160 in rear. Pretty much a leveled look.

    I have a 4x2 and all the OME coils seem to give 2+ inches of lift and I don't want that.

    I'm conflicted though. I almost snagged a used set of 6112/5160 but he reported that the fronts have oil misting on them and I'm not looking for a rebuild. So that is out the window.

    Now I have the opportunity to snag a new set of the trd pro bilstein set up but I think that will lift the crap out of my 4x2 DCSB.

    I really want to just lift the front like .5" over factory rear rake and maybe add a .5" leaf shim to get totally leveled.
     
  13. Apr 1, 2018 at 9:30 AM
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    You could get 5100 2nd gen and 884 coils and will lift 1 1/2 “ . Thats what i got , waiting to install .
     
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  14. Apr 1, 2018 at 1:44 PM
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    Post pics when you get installed please. You doing anything to rear?
     
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    I will be running 5160's to the rear with HD Dakars. currently have 5100s all around. Stay tuned my friend.
     
  16. Apr 2, 2018 at 1:36 PM
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    Sounds good. I am about to order my set from @HeadStrong Off-Road here shortly.
     
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  20. Apr 10, 2018 at 10:31 PM
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    @Fresh6390 I’m glad you made this post - I’ve been thinking about running the same setup and you beat me to it. Please post how everything works out for you!
     

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