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Discussion in '5 Lug' started by Rconectn, Feb 20, 2011.

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  1. Feb 20, 2011 at 11:47 AM
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    Would there be a problem if I put Fat Bob 8000 Series Rear shocks and Bilstein HD (5lug) in the front? I'm just about ready to put on my Readylift lift kit on my Tacoma and was wondering if it would cause trouble.
     
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  2. Feb 20, 2011 at 11:52 AM
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    The bilstein HD's from a 6-lug? I'm not sure if they are the right length or not.
     
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  3. Feb 20, 2011 at 12:11 PM
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    No, for 5-lug wheels
     
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  4. Feb 20, 2011 at 12:19 PM
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    I can't think of any issues you would have running different shocks in the front and rear.
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2011 at 12:51 PM
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    Cool
     
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  6. Feb 20, 2011 at 1:33 PM
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    Rear will fit, front 6lug shocks are way longer than 5 lug shocks.
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2011 at 11:45 PM
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    i think he's talking about the HD bilstens for our 5 lug trucks. they do exist, but im not sure if they were more for stock applications or lifted.
     
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  8. May 6, 2011 at 11:51 AM
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    Did you ever install the Bilstein HD's in the front? How did it turn out? How's your ride?
     
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  9. May 6, 2011 at 9:46 PM
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    Yes I did install the Bilsteins in the front and my ride is still stiff. Remember anytime you mess with the suspension of any vehicle you will usually get a stiffer ride. You'll get used to it ;)
     
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  10. May 7, 2011 at 12:42 AM
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    I have bilsteins in front and back and they helped put my truck almost stock smooth.. I spoke with a guy at 4wheelparts before ordering and the shocks and struts that I got would fit a pre-runner tacoma (even though they didnt show that in their handy dandy book). I put them on a few months ago and have done some light off-roading with them too... they work fine for me.
     
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  11. May 7, 2011 at 11:15 PM
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    Where did you buy them? Can you send me the link?

    I was thinking about only replacing the front two shocks with bilsteins since I thought the shocks from fatbobs were good enough.. but maybe not? maybe i should replace the rear shocks with bilsteins too?
     
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  12. May 8, 2011 at 12:56 AM
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    I got them from 4wheelparts. I will go through my receipts and Ill get you the exact part numbers. I am sure that the fatbob shocks are good.. but I put the readylift on my truck and it didn't come with longer shocks. Also.. after the lift the front end was stiffer than a mother. Ill get those part numbers for you tomorrow.
     
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  13. May 9, 2011 at 9:32 AM
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    Yea the front is super stiff... I can feel every bump on the road. It drives me crazy.
     
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  14. May 9, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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    you still have the stock struts up front?!
     
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  16. May 10, 2011 at 12:12 AM
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    What is the your tire pressure?
     
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  17. May 10, 2011 at 7:52 AM
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    Yes. Sadly. Going to get some bilsteins soon.
     
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  18. May 10, 2011 at 7:55 AM
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    Ah thanks for the offer but I already have a pair of fat bobs 8000s installed in the rear.. it came with fat bobs lift kit. Now my front shocks are another story...
     
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  19. May 10, 2011 at 7:59 AM
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    Will check tonight when I get home and let u know.
     
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    Anyone else see a rougher ride after the lift? I would think there would be much as it's the same spring
     
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