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5100 shocks on 4th position on my 3rd gen Tacoma

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Madmax77$$, Aug 13, 2025.

  1. Aug 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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    Madmax77$$

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    Having installed today at aBMW specialist. I have KO2 265/70/17 stock wheels. Wanted to level. Will tell everyone tomorrow what I think. Be safe
     
  2. Aug 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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    Pics or it didn't happen! :)
     
  3. Aug 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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    So will post a pic later. Lift on fourth is excellent. Look I wanted on stock suspension and very sport feel on road with new tires. Little firmer but no issues. Very happy
     
  4. Aug 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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    Instead of pics, measure a distance between the center of the hub and the bottom lip of the fender with front wheels on the ground and off the ground
     
  5. Aug 14, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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    Leveled out. Before I installed, I did lots of measuring and homework on these 5100’s. I am impressed and stayed with stock springs for life warranty. Was about 2K installed and quality is great. Little steep on installation but trust these BMW specialists and use them for my other cars. Definitely get aligned after install. This truck is low miles and in garage for special events . Be safe

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    1/4 inch difference when I measure. Front lower. I can live with that.
     
  7. Aug 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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    Looking good, but for the science please measure the distance wheels on and off the ground
     
  8. Aug 15, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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    WTF does that mean! See ya
     
  9. Aug 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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    To measure the front suspension down travel with your setup
     
  10. Aug 16, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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    Do you not like the Bilstein shocks?
     
  11. Aug 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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    5100's 1.5 front. 1 inch Eibach block in the rear. KO3 285/70/17 RRW RR6-H 17x8.5.
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    After weeks of driving, tires are KO2 17 inch at 31lbs I am still very impressed with ride and look. Great investment
     
  13. Aug 26, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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    Has nothing to do with 'liking' the shocks. It does have something to do with the settings used for the perches.

    He's just asking for the measurements do determine how much range of motion is lost at that setting.
     

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