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Bilstein 5100 level 2017 taco limited

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoBrew1973, May 20, 2021.

  1. May 20, 2021 at 4:45 AM
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    TacoBrew1973

    TacoBrew1973 [OP] New Member

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    After months of reading countless threads about what to do or not to do, I decided to go with
    the bilstein adjustable 5100 shocks for front, and 5100 shocks for rear, stock height. I set the clip on front @ the .65 setting. For me, it seems to have worked very well, with only a slight bit of the factory rake remaining, which is what I wanted. I had a shop install them, and they did it incorrectly the first time. I had about a 1/2" gap between top bushing and the top nut. What I learned after talking to Bilstein, was that there is a bushing inside the dust cover, and for some reason the shop didn't use them. Once they dug them out of the trash, and put those on, everything is snug. The ride now is slightly stiffer than stock, but feels more planted when braking and turning. So far, I really like them. Truck15.jpg truck06.jpg truck08.jpg

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  2. May 20, 2021 at 8:19 PM
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    Chris1121555

    Chris1121555 Well-Known Member

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    -Toytech BOSS 2.0 Aluma Series lift w/ AAL (2") -265/75R16 BFG AT KO2's -Plastidipped TRD OR Wheels w/ Red TRD Center cap -LED Head/Fogs -Interior LED lighting -Rigid Industry Ditch Lights -Black OEM Grill (Painted) -Westin Grill Guard -Copy Polymer Shfit Knob (M/T) -Tonneau Cover, Tri-Fold. (*Looking to sell or trade for Rollup*) -Kicker CS speaker upgrade -Kicker Hideaway 8" subwoofer
    Nice looking truck. Those wheels are sweet
     
  3. May 20, 2021 at 9:42 PM
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    kas2828

    kas2828 Well-Known Member

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    Looks good with your wheel and tire setup.
     
  4. May 20, 2021 at 9:47 PM
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    B1gDaddyT

    B1gDaddyT Well-Known Member

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    What wheels and tires are you running? Looks awesome!
     
  5. May 21, 2021 at 4:17 AM
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    TacoBrew1973

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    Thank you for the comments. My wheels are -
    Black Rhino Overland Matte Black 6-Lug Wheel; 17x9.5; -18mm Offset
    Tires are BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2, 265/70R17
     
  6. May 21, 2021 at 5:38 AM
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    eminence978

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    Looks good. I like the poke
     

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