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BILSTEIN 5100 FRONT SHOCK INSTALL, OEM TOP WASHER DID NOT FIT OVER POST.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bebuchheit, Mar 18, 2019.

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  1. Mar 28, 2019 at 8:36 PM
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    pull apart and put a thick fender washer of the right ID above the collar for the boot and call it good.
     
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  2. Mar 29, 2019 at 5:20 AM
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    Good luck to you - I'm betting your problem will be fixed. Post up results.
     
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  3. Apr 9, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    Ok fellas, got em off and re assembled, added the bottom washers, got new top washers and bushings. It was the metal sleeve from the hat that was in the way.20190409_184157.jpg 20190409_193828.jpg
     
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  4. Apr 9, 2019 at 6:22 PM
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    Probably nothing but did you tighten the three nuts on top? They’re loose in the photo.
     
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  5. Apr 9, 2019 at 6:44 PM
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    Oh yes, we were still putting everything together when I took the pics
     
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  6. Apr 9, 2019 at 7:28 PM
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    That’s what I figured. But would have felt like crap not saying something and you ran into a issue down the road. (Pun unintended)
     
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    Same crap everyone else got
    Well done. Looks much better.
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2022 at 6:48 AM
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    OEM running boards OEM bed lights OEM all-weather mats OEM chrome exhaust tip Gator soft, tri-fold tonneau cover 265/75/16 BFG KO2s Removed “chin strap” AC drain extension Rear differential breather extension Bilstein 5100 rear shocks Bilstein 5100 front height-adjustable shocks set at second height OEM tailgate remote lock
    Anyone know what the extra metal washer is with the installation kit for the Bilstein 5100 height adjustable shock? The kit comes with the rubber bushing, a lower washer, an upper washer, a nut, the spring seat, and a large extra metal washer. What is that for??
     
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  9. Apr 5, 2022 at 7:23 AM
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    A picture would have helped but if it’s a 1/4” thick it goes on the drivers side for the Tacoma lean. It sits on top where the three studs are.
     
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  10. Apr 5, 2022 at 8:30 AM
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    This is a pic of the setup/order for a 2nd gen. Can't imagine it's different for 3rd gen.

     
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  11. Apr 5, 2022 at 10:37 AM
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    OEM running boards OEM bed lights OEM all-weather mats OEM chrome exhaust tip Gator soft, tri-fold tonneau cover 265/75/16 BFG KO2s Removed “chin strap” AC drain extension Rear differential breather extension Bilstein 5100 rear shocks Bilstein 5100 front height-adjustable shocks set at second height OEM tailgate remote lock
    Thanks for the inputs. I figured it out - the extra washer is for trd offtoad when the shocks are set at the highest lift setting. It was small print in the instruction sheet.
     
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  12. Apr 5, 2022 at 6:58 PM
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    OEM running boards OEM bed lights OEM all-weather mats OEM chrome exhaust tip Gator soft, tri-fold tonneau cover 265/75/16 BFG KO2s Removed “chin strap” AC drain extension Rear differential breather extension Bilstein 5100 rear shocks Bilstein 5100 front height-adjustable shocks set at second height OEM tailgate remote lock
    Got them put on today. Set at second height. Raised front ~3/4”. Perfect for me. Rides great.
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  13. Apr 9, 2022 at 7:49 AM
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    I posted another question in this forum about the KYB top hat washers and in looking more at this thread it looks like the smaller washer goes on first then the lower top hat (with bushing) then the loose bushing and the larger thicker washer on top of that then the nut. Is that correct? Thanks I wish mine was that clean underneath.
     
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  14. Apr 9, 2022 at 8:32 AM
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    That was really helpful. Is there a list of torque specs just for the bolts in this video?
     
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