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Leaking 5160s

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TR8R Taco, Aug 19, 2017.

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  1. Aug 19, 2017 at 7:04 PM
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    Installed Bilstein 5160s from Headstrong Off-road about 15 days ago. While installing some rock sliders I noticed a little pool beneath my rear left shock. Took a closer look and found they were coming from the bottom of the body of the shock. They were also dipping. I'm guessing it's warranty time? :annoyed:

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  2. Aug 19, 2017 at 7:05 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    They should be covered under warranty. I would be on the phone with Bilstein customer service 1st thing Monday AM.
     
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  3. Aug 19, 2017 at 7:32 PM
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    First couple days ride like a charm though :D any one ever delt with Bilstein customer service?
     
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  4. Aug 19, 2017 at 7:45 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    I've dealt with their tech service and they're super responsive even on weekends for simple questions. Haven't had a problem yet however
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2017 at 7:49 PM
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    Thanks!
     
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  6. Aug 19, 2017 at 9:25 PM
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    Well, that blows....:annoyed:
     
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  7. Aug 19, 2017 at 9:33 PM
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    Make sure you're not bottoming them out...
     
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  8. Aug 19, 2017 at 9:35 PM
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    Just daily driving, to and from work since I've had them. Speed bumps just about the largest thing I've gone over so far.
     
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  9. Aug 19, 2017 at 9:40 PM
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    They didn't want to help me out when my 5100's were leaking, they just claimed that they tend to seep fluid. I ended up snapping a shaft in half eventually and they proceeded to tell me it was installed incorrectly, not sure how they came to that conclusion without even seeing it.

    Hopefully you have better luck than I did OP.
     
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  10. Aug 19, 2017 at 9:41 PM
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    Technically not supposed to be running more than 1" rear lift with them so keep that in mind when talking with bilstein....
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2017 at 10:27 PM
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    Had no lift in the rear when I had them..
     
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  12. Aug 20, 2017 at 6:16 PM
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    I'm running 6112s in front, 5160s and Dakars in the rear.
     
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  13. Aug 20, 2017 at 6:22 PM
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  14. Aug 20, 2017 at 6:39 PM
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    Did you use the billstine clips for the red instead of monting them to the frame? Any pics?
     
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  15. Aug 20, 2017 at 6:53 PM
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    Yeah, give me a second. These photos don't want to upload for some reason.

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  16. Aug 20, 2017 at 6:57 PM
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    She's still dripping. Surprised she still has some rebound in her from leaking all night.

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  17. Aug 20, 2017 at 7:07 PM
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    Bilstein will claim that seepage is normal and not honor your warranty.
     
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  18. Aug 20, 2017 at 7:09 PM
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    Is dripping oil into a pool beneath my truck really normal seepage?
     
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  19. Aug 20, 2017 at 7:13 PM
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    No, there should absolutely no leakage or seepage from a shock. Any manufacturer that claims otherwise is FOS.
     
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