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Do I need Bilstein 5100s?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by WoodsWalker270, Jun 30, 2016.

  1. Jun 30, 2016 at 5:48 AM
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    Looking to replace my worn out struts and rear shocks soon. Is there any benefit to upgrading to 5100s if I rarely take my truck offroad? Should I just stick with 4600s?
    Thanks!
     
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  2. Jun 30, 2016 at 5:57 AM
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    Im in the process of replacing my stock trd suspension with the 5100's and eibach springs. I don't off road and will be leaving the 5100s on the lowest setting and just getting a 1.6" lift from the springs. Should level it out ok. If not I'll put the 5100's up to the next level.
     
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  3. Jun 30, 2016 at 6:03 AM
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    Lift, tires, mats, blah, blah, blah...
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  4. Jun 30, 2016 at 10:51 AM
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    Thanks JadedTaco! Pretty much what I needed.
     
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  5. Jun 30, 2016 at 10:54 AM
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    Do you want to achieve any lift or retain stock height? If you want stock height and don't need the suspension upgrade for off-roading, then I'd stick with the stock Bilstein OEM setup
     
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  6. Jun 30, 2016 at 10:55 AM
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    5100s aren't an off-road upgrade.
     
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    Lift tha hell out of it and go offroadin!
     
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