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Bilstein Shocks 5100 or 4600

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by newtacomabuyer, Aug 25, 2016.

  1. Aug 25, 2016 at 5:45 AM
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    newtacomabuyer

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    Hello All;

    I have a 2013 SR5 DCLB 4x4. I have a couple of questions and wanted your expert opinions.
    I have factory shocks, no lift. Do lots of highway driving. Want it to last forever with no issues that I create with angle changes of driveline etc.
    I want a sportier ride. Which would be the better shock, 5100 or 4600 (yellow). If 5100's, do I set fronts at 0 or the 1st notch. (to raise front a bit?) I wasn't planning on raising rear at all.
    I have heard that the trd-sport has a thicker antisway bar up front? Anybody ever swap to that one and have good results?
    And finally anybody ever install a rear sway bar? thoughts?
    I like a higher stance, but don't want any problems down the road. I do light off roading.

    Thanks in advance for all your knowledge and opinions. I know a lot of talk about these and just wanted specific answers from people that know. My kids are keeping me super busy, so not a lot of time to cruise internet. LOL

    Thanks,

    Tom.
     
  2. Aug 25, 2016 at 7:59 PM
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    soupisg00df00d

    soupisg00df00d Well-Known Member

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    Bilstein 5100s 884s Toytec prog. AAL SPC UCAs ProComp 5001s 16x8 Copper discoverer RTX 265/75r16 Black rear bumper Color matched grill surround
    No idea on the sway bar. But I have Bilstein 5100s all around and I like em. For the front, I believe if you set them to the 3rd slot from the bottom they'll level you. If you want to raise it a little while keeping some front take on the truck, use the second setting from the bottom. But keep in mind by doing that you're preloading your coils and it can make the ride a bit stiff. Plenty of people do it with no issues. Just something to be aware of.
     

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