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Bilstein 5100 top bolt not seated when under load.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jw_96taco, Dec 13, 2022.

  1. Dec 13, 2022 at 2:10 PM
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    jw_96taco

    jw_96taco [OP] Everything is broken

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    Just finished installing my 5100s on the front, and noticed that the top bolt for the shock is sticking up with the truck on the ground. This seems pretty wrong to me, anyone know what I should check?
    The shocks are set at the third highest setting with the stock springs in case that changes anything.
    Thanks
     
  2. Dec 13, 2022 at 2:54 PM
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    Andy01DblCabTacoma

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    Who installed the coil springs onto the new shocks?
     
  3. Dec 13, 2022 at 3:00 PM
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    jw_96taco

    jw_96taco [OP] Everything is broken

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    I installed them myself using the method without spring compressors. I realized what I did wrong, I forgot the bushings that go under the top plate. Oh well, at least I know how to take it apart now. Thanks
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2022 at 3:08 PM
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    jw_96taco

    jw_96taco [OP] Everything is broken

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    Yeah I am very glad I noticed it before driving more than a couple of miles. I wondered what that noise it was making was
    Thanks yall
     

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