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Bilstein 5100 front adjustable shocks

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by billyboi8, Mar 7, 2011.

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Mar 7, 2011 at 7:13 AM

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-uws low-profile toolbox -5% back glass tint -5100s for the front in the future!!

Are these shocks hard to install? Like can i do them in my own driveway??

billyboi8, Mar 7, 2011

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Mar 7, 2011 at 7:17 AM

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Tinted windows all around. Fog lights. Intermittent wiper switch. Skid plate. Extra D rings. Grillcraft. Color matched grill. Hella 500ff HID behind grillcraft. Rcbs204 Lighting. 5100's up front. 265/75/16 Duratracs.Firestone riderites. Bora Wheel spacers. Tinted tails. De badged. Blacked out rims.

A lot of guys on here do it there self, I just went to my local garage only cost me $50 to install the fronts!

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Mar 7, 2011 at 7:21 AM

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I did mine in my driveway. Easy install just takes some time depending on the tool set you have. My tool set very basic so took a few hours.

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Mar 7, 2011 at 7:21 AM

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ummm yeah

yes i did it....no thought involved really....just get all the torque specs and get it aligned after about a week of driving it to let them settle a bit

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Mar 7, 2011 at 11:43 AM

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-uws low-profile toolbox -5% back glass tint -5100s for the front in the future!!

so i dont need any special tools to do it?

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You need spring compressors and torque wrech.

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And air tools will cut some serious time.

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removing the sway bar helps give you more room

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Rear Diff Breather~ 5100's ~Fog Light Anytime~Tint~TRD Seat Covers~Weather Tech's~Pioneer H.U.~Lift~Eibach Springs~LED's......blah...blah...blah

It would also be good to have a buddy to help, and a 12 pack of beer for him when your done.

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