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Leveling with Bilstein 5100s?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TerranAce007, Feb 7, 2014.

  1. Feb 7, 2014 at 11:43 AM
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    TerranAce007

    TerranAce007 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm considering a leveling lift for my 2014 DCSB SR5 4x4 and see the Bilstein shocks are very affordable:

    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com...able-5100-front-and-rear-5100-shock_p_31.html

    Will the front shocks work with the stock front spring coils or do I need to get longer springs? If so, recommendations?

    I don't have the tools or knowledge to install myself, so I'll be looking for a local shop to do it. What's a reasonable price for the install work?
     
  2. Feb 7, 2014 at 11:47 AM
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    chadderkdawg

    chadderkdawg Don't ask questions you don't want the answer to..

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    No need for new springs, just tell the shop to set the spring perch at the .85 or 1.75 setting. As for cost, should just be a standard front strut replacement cost.
     
  3. Feb 7, 2014 at 11:56 AM
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    what part of Texas? I had the dealership here in Austin quote me $500:cool:
     
  4. Feb 7, 2014 at 11:59 AM
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    I'm in Northwest Austin but bought it at Auto Nation South Austin. I wasn't planning to ask the dealership because I'd expect to be ripped off there.
     
  5. Feb 7, 2014 at 12:02 PM
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    I had them installed and it took the tech 1.1hrs plus the alignment. I paid 170 plus tax for labour.
     
  6. Feb 7, 2014 at 12:07 PM
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    I was quoted the same thing out in Cedar Park by a place that does lifts. The thing you need to worry about is the wiring/cabling when you do the lift. Damage the wiring or crimp it and you will be taking it to the dealership to have that fixed.
    Go to the Austin Reginal fourms and ask the question there and see what they say.

    I need someone to help me do mine too. I had some to help me do my 09 but had to drive to College Station. We had fun...I brought all the deer sausage they could eat.

    If you run into a deal like that let me know. I would buy the beer just to get it done and come out ahead.
     

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