Billstein 5160 rear compatible with over 1.5" lift

nikod · Jan 19, 2023

Hey, i've been looking on here for this but cant seem to come across a definite. The Billstein 5160 are stated at 0-1.5" compatible. What if any issues will i have running them with Icon RXT stage 3 that i measure about 2.25" lift? TIA!

rnish · Jan 19, 2023

The concern is with using the shock as the upper or lower limit. This all depend on you setup and usage.

na8rboy · Jan 19, 2023

I have them with stage 2. No problems in going on 4yrs. I don't serious offroad, logging trails mostly. No problems in that time.

memario1214 · Jan 19, 2023

nikod[OP] initial post: ↑

Hey, i've been looking on here for this but cant seem to come across a definite. The Billstein 5160 are stated at 0-1.5" compatible. What if any issues will i have running them with Icon RXT stage 3 that i measure about 2.25" lift? TIA!
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They'll be fine. Sure, the shock will be the limit to how far the suspension can droop, but it's not a problem as long as you're not LASHING on your suspension. Having shocks that are too short are okay, but having them too long is not. They don't like being bottomed out. RXTs and 5160s is a very common combo.

As an aside, we have some on the shelf here at Hotshot Offroad if you haven't sourced them yet
https://hotshotoffroad.com/products/bilstein-5160-rear-shock-combo-0-1-5-rear-lift-05-22-tacoma

nikod · Jan 20, 2023

memario1214 said: ↑

They'll be fine. Sure, the shock will be the limit to how far the suspension can droop, but it's not a problem as long as you're not LASHING on your suspension. Having shocks that are too short are okay, but having them too long is not. They don't like being bottomed out. RXTs and 5160s is a very common combo.

As an aside, we have some on the shelf here at Hotshot Offroad if you haven't sourced them yet
https://hotshotoffroad.com/products/bilstein-5160-rear-shock-combo-0-1-5-rear-lift-05-22-tacoma
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Thanks all, appreciate the help! Had them ready for purchase but will definitely check out Hotshot in the future for other needs, 6112.. just not happy with the TJM susp that was on it.

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