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Are Bilstein 5125 33-230337 the right shock for 1in rear block on 3rd gen TRD OR DCLB?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Mach, Feb 26, 2025.

  1. Feb 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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    Mach

    Mach [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Are the Bilstein 5125 shocks part number 33-230337 the right choice when putting an OEM 1in rear block on the rear of an otherwise stock 2022 (3rd gen) DCLB TRD off-road?

    It seems that the lengths are right to allow maximum articulation with stock springs but not sure about valving, etc.....
     
  2. Mar 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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    @ARCHIVE Since you seem to be a great rear suspension guru maybe you can do a sanity check for me. I have your u-bolt flip on and am adding a OEM 1in block to OEM 3rd gen TRD OR leaf springs on my DCLB. Without the block my measurements show full droop at 23 3/8in between shock mounts and the stock shocks compressed length is 14.02. I want a low maintenance and low cost option that will still maximize flex and have good performance so am thinking Bilstein 5125s part number 33-230337 which have a compressed length of 15.01 and extended length of 24.38. It seem that they perfectly match the range of the stock springs with a 1in block. Do you see any problems with this plan or have other suggestions?

    Would love to add hammer hangers at some point which would add some droop but by the time I get to that project on the priority list I will probably be swapping springs and the shocks will likely be warn enough to justify a change anyway.

    Thanks
     
  3. Mar 4, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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    15" is about max collapsed length without a block and stock pack thickness

    With a 1" block, it allows an an additional 1" of collapsed length
     
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