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bilstein 5100's

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Mym Mars, Aug 5, 2014.

  1. Aug 5, 2014 at 9:53 PM
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    Mym Mars

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    So im trying to upgrade my suspension, just the shocks and struts, i dont need the springs for the front, im perfectly happy with the stock stance on 31's, i just want to upgrade to 5100's so that every dirt road i go on doesnt try to shake my fillings out. so i currently have my accessorys guy for my toyota dealership looking (he owes me many favors). but im also trying to get the group consensus on what model 5100's work, im looking for both rear and both front. any help is appreciated.

    I have a 1998 tacoma std cab manual 2.7 4x4
     
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    williamsdouglas73

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    Bilstien adjustable 5100's up front, Trail-gear stinger bumper, custom fab stop sign skid plate, removed mud flaps
    look at wheelersoffroad.com, they have all the parts youll want to seee
     
  3. Aug 5, 2014 at 10:23 PM
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    Tacoma Dave

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    2004 trd off road 4X4, 265 75 r16 bfg at, bilstein 5100 all around front at 1in, rear firestone ride rite air bags
    5100's are not junk. They are very good shocks that are equally comparable to the ome nitrochargers. 5100's paired with the rights coils can ride like a dream on and off road.
     
  4. Aug 6, 2014 at 12:06 AM
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    Follow Down South Motorsports' recommendations (regarding 5100s vs 5125s)... http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/155232-5100s-vs-5125s-2.html#post3128139 and http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/155232-5100s-vs-5125s-3.html#post3128402. Both DSM and are upstanding vendors with whom many of us have had good experiences.

    +1. I'm sorry to hear about m3bassman's Bilstein experience, but I remain very happy with my 5100s, with which I've never had any kind of problem.
     
  5. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:17 PM
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    x2 on wheelers. Just got 5100's and 881 coils from them last week, only place I could find that had them. Plus they give you a bag of candy in your order:D
     
  6. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:46 PM
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