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5100 Bilstein need additional parts for rear?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Sonofliberty92, Mar 31, 2022.

  1. Mar 31, 2022 at 10:58 AM
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    Sonofliberty92

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    I have a 2015 Base V6 4x4 and was looking to get the front a bit more level with the rear and a better ride overall than the stock shocks which aren't the normal blue and yellow Bilsteins on the TRD models.

    Can 5100 rear shocks be swapped out with my stock shocks without adding AAL or larger leaf springs? I have 4 leaf springs in the rear.

    Also, which setting should I set on the front 5100 shocks to provide a more even appearance with the rear? Some rake is fine but the truck looks a bit lower even compared to those TRD trucks with stock bilstein shocks.

    Lastly, I acquired a set of new factory TRD Bilstein shocks a while back, would these grant me the same or similar results?

    Sorry for my ignorance, but I have no experience in shocks or lifts.
     
  2. Mar 31, 2022 at 12:11 PM
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    The same shit everyone else has.
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    5100 rears will bolt right up.

    5100 fronts have various settings, simply take a measuring tape and measure the hub to fender front vs rear, quick maths, and see where that lands you on the 5100 front settings. The .85 in setting is probably where you will want to keep a little bit of rake. That stated, also note you might run into needing an ECGS front diff bushing as you are 4x4 to get rid of vibes from the CV associated with lift.
     
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