5100 Way Too Stiff

Never seen that before! I would for sure not drive that untill you get them in the right way!

 

This is probably the 5th or 6th time I've seen this happen.


Just to re-iterate again...DO NOT DRIVE THE TRUCK UNTIL YOU FIX THEM.

And be very careful when recompressing the spring, in case the c-clip gives out. Don't put your hands in the way of the perch.

 

Thanks guys. I Even took it to a shop to get the 5100s swapped with the old struts. Getting it fixed asap. I feel like a dumb@&$&.

 

Don't feel to bad. I almost did the same thing when I replaced my shocks. Its hard to tell until you put it all back together.

 

Now I know what not to do when and if I ever get around to doing this. Good luck!

 

GOOD THING YOU DIDN'T TRY TO HIT THAT 8MPH BUMP AT 20.

 

Dont feel bad i am just glad you posted pics so you could get it fixed before something went bad!

 

When someone asks for pics I go out and take them asap. Tacoma World comes to the rescue.

 

That's what we're here for man.

 

Well, that and smartassery.

 

I didn't say that's the ONLY thing we're here for....

 

I never said you said that.


Smartass.

 

LOL no doubt! that would not have gone well.

 

Touche good sir.

 

My factory struts were getting replaced at the dealership under warranty so they installed my 5100's for me instead. I gave them the directions, two hours later they called and said they wouldn't fit. After talking to them they said they would make it work. I drove down there and all the techs were looking at it. One even said "you could go rock climbing with this thing now". I have the TSB rear springs and it was WAY high in the front, I looked only to find out they installed the perch's upside down. I wouldn't even drive out of there like that. The tech admitted he only looked quickly at the directions.

 

Should look like this:

 

Yes....the black plate is called the spring perch.

 

Good call on the seat being upside down.

 

I really hope that little ring doesn't let go before you get it fixed!!!! The spring perch covers the ring and holds it in place. It's real easy to remove the ring.

Hope all goes well!!!