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Bilstein upgrade question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TacoBob710, Jan 16, 2015.

  1. Jan 16, 2015 at 10:37 PM
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    TacoBob710

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    Just bought this truck. It has KYB's up front and Bilsteins with Toyota logo's on them in the rear. They're still in ok condition but i want to put 5100's front and rear. Is it possible to use them with stock springs, and will it possibly have a rear rake? Was also looking at maybe the 4600 HD lmk your opinions thank you



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  2. Jan 16, 2015 at 10:59 PM
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    JonEvans56

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    Depends on what length billies you go with. If they are factory length then Imsee no problem with it... Pretty sure Bilstein makes 5100s that are.



    And damn, that's a clean truck!
     
  3. Jan 16, 2015 at 11:13 PM
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    another member sent me a link and i found some for my truck. You have any experience with the 4600 heavy duty ones, ive heard they are stiffer than the 5100's but i dont know
     
  4. Jan 17, 2015 at 4:46 PM
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    NOLA ItsNotOva

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    Anything that says Heavy Duty will be more stiff to accomodate heavier weight.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2015 at 7:32 AM
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    copacetic1

    copacetic1 Don't get stuck on stupid.

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