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Any thought on 5100 bilsteins ? will they fit with a 6 inch lift?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 05BDS, Jan 21, 2014.

  1. Jan 21, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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    05BDS

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    Wondering about the bilstein series 5100 front shocks for my tacoma, any thoughts , suggestions? will they fit my truck if it has been lifted 6 inches? Or do i need custom made shocks/coilovers?

    Thanks, been trying to figure this out for a while !!!
     
  2. Jan 21, 2014 at 7:55 PM
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    THE SCHIRMINATOR

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    I'm kinda thinking they will be to short? What do you have on there now if your lifted 6"?
     
  3. Jan 21, 2014 at 8:12 PM
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    Should work since your 6inch lift is a drop bracket lift.. You could run the 5100s in the front but you will need shocks with 14-16 inches of travel in the rear... Could be wrong about the rear though
     
  4. Jan 27, 2014 at 10:53 PM
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    I currently have my stock front shocks still their was only new shocks for the rear
     
  5. Jan 27, 2014 at 11:07 PM
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  6. Jan 27, 2014 at 11:19 PM
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    ok cool, what size do you think would be the best for me?
     

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