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Bilstein can’t provide parts?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Wesdan13, Jan 21, 2025.

  1. Jan 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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    Hi everyone! A while back I torqued a top mount stud of a 8112 a little too much and it sheared off at the head of the bolt. While it’s still mostly intact, I’d assume it would be better off with a replacement. Funny thing, Bilstein wasn’t able to help me with that. So here I am, looking for help. Is this a simple task as just measuring the diameter of the factory stud and just finding one online and pressing it through?
     
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  2. Jan 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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    Where the stud meets the frame or where the shock attaches to the top hat? Bilstein doesn't make the top hat mounts if it's the one that goes to the frame your after.
     
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    Which Bilstien?
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    808 ALLDAY!!
    just buy new ones
     
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    One of the 3 studs that bolts the strut to the strut tower.
     
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    @AccuTune Offroad might have an answer for you.
     
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    The damage was actually done by a shop here in town when I was getting the clunking assessed by a fresh set of eyes. The replacements are installed and all is well with those. I just want to repair that stud so it’s fixed when i send it back to Bilstein.
     
    Last edited: Jan 22, 2025

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