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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by MTgirl, Mar 28, 2010.

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  1. Mar 30, 2010 at 8:17 AM
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    My Alcans were about 5 years old and had been used pretty well. I know they could have lasted another few years, but just decided to go with brand new OEM vs 5 year old custom. They are a really good company to deal with and like others have said, they'll make you exactly what you ask for. Back when I first ordered them, this is what they told me, don't know if the prices have changed in 5 years or not:


    "Thank you for visiting our web site. At Alcan Spring we custom build our springs to fit your Toyota by using information you give us about its weight distribution, lift requirements, and how you plan to us it. The cost of the springs: $ 235.00 each rear spring. They come with bushings and take about 3-4 weeks to design and build. The cost is for a performance type spring but maybe not so much for heavy hauling. We also make a stock type spring with an extra leaf for better capacity they are 205.00 a side.

    If you have any other questions please feel free to email us again, or call us at 1-888-321-0870. When you are ready to order, please call us so we can discuss any particulars you have for the performance of your springs."
     
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  2. Mar 30, 2010 at 8:20 AM
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    Oh yeah, forgot - if you want to save a little money you could go with the Bil. HD's instead of the 5100's. Both will be a big upgrade over your worn OEM's, and the HD's are fine if you're keeping stock height.
     
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  3. Mar 30, 2010 at 8:29 AM
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    MTgirl

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    Good info Kingston! Thanks.
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2010 at 3:04 PM
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    Anyone have any problems with Bilstein 5100's leaking? I was calling around getting prices and a couple of the people I talked to didn't have anything good to say about them. Not sure if I should believe my fellow TW'ers and think that 5100's are the way to go or believe the guys at the local shops. They could of course been trying to persuade me into buying something (no doubt more expensive) that they have in stock vs. the 5100's which would have to be ordered in.

    Just when I thought I had my mind made up!
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2010 at 3:54 PM
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    i just took off the set of rear 5100's i had on and they are still in great shape, and i beat the hell out of them. i think the shop is trying to jerk ya. 5100's have a great rep.
     
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  6. Apr 21, 2010 at 3:59 PM
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  7. Apr 21, 2010 at 5:36 PM
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    i sort of had a bad feeling because the rest of the conversation went something like..

    me: i am interested in Bilstein 5100 shocks, do you carry those?

    them: we can order them, usually takes about 2 or 3 days to get them in

    me: great! my truck is a '99 tacoma 4x4

    them: does that have a lift?

    me: :confused: ahhhh...shouldn't matter, the 5100's are adjustable.

    them: oh right...blah blah blah
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2010 at 5:38 PM
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    yah, they dont know and they dont care...
     
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  9. May 5, 2010 at 7:50 PM
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    UPDATE:

    So I finally went for it today, put in my order for...

    Wheelers/Alcan 5-pack springs
    Bilstein 5100's x4
    OME 881's
    and assorted nuts and bolts

    Better be worth it. Definitely going to end up over my initial budget but I can't take driving my truck around in the sad state that it is in much longer.
     
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  10. May 6, 2010 at 1:34 PM
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    ^right on. that should give ya a waaayyyy better ride then ur old shit. hit us up with some before and after pics.
     
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  11. May 6, 2010 at 2:28 PM
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    I hope things improve, tired of running over a pebble in the road and it feeling like I just ran over the curb. Already got some "before" pics are here too but I hope to get more as things get torn apart.

    Most everything is getting delivered tomorrow...I'll be waiting anxiously for the UPS man! Of course I will have to continue to wait because of the shortage of front end Bilsteins right now...sigh...and I'm going to get everything installed at once. Don't want to be driving around with my ass end hiked up in the air and the front bumper dragging on the ground.
     
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  12. May 11, 2010 at 11:55 PM
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    wondering how your sus project is going?
     
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  13. May 12, 2010 at 6:14 AM
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    Haven't done anything yet...just looking at the pile of shiny new parts in my garage every time I drive the truck in or out...
    Sounds like front Bilsteins are going to be in soon though. :goingcrazy:The wait is driving me crazy!:goingcrazy:
     
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  14. May 20, 2010 at 5:52 PM
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    Well everything is here and it looks like sometime next week it will be installed. For now its all just piled in the garage...

    [​IMG]
     
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  15. May 20, 2010 at 6:04 PM
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  16. May 25, 2010 at 6:57 PM
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    Everything is going in on Thursday! Just in time for the 3-day weekend...hmmmm...where to go for a test run...
     
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  17. May 26, 2010 at 7:53 PM
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    Awesome. Keep us updated. I might be looking to purchase this same set up..
    Those pebbles in the road are killing me also ;)
     
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  18. May 26, 2010 at 7:57 PM
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  19. May 26, 2010 at 7:57 PM
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    will do! got everything loaded in the truck right now and its off to the garage in the morning! I plan on spending the better part of the upcoming weekend testing things out. Stay tuned!
     
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  20. May 26, 2010 at 8:01 PM
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    could be - might stick closer to home (and my mechanic) just in case. i can tell you that i will be on the road at 501pm tomorrow - destination unknown - because i have waited so long for this there is no way im driving my truck home and parking it in the garage after work. gotta go play!
     
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