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Bilstein 5100 question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 99RojoTaco, May 20, 2025.

  1. May 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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    99RojoTaco

    99RojoTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I am currently finishing up with a very large job I on my taco of reinforcing the frame, bushings, ect. When I went to put my tear shocks back in when I was done (5100s) the driver side which I know is shorter, was extremely hard to get in and now where it sits I don’t have any up travel and it’s actually causing my truck to be not level because it’s all the way stretched. I do have my bed and camper shell off at the moment as well as the bumper and all the weight that’s usually in the rear but I still feel like I should maybe upgrade to some beefed shocks which I planned on doing anyways. Anybody have any recommendations on what kings to run? I have jbas in the front and would like it go to extended travel but surprisingly these 5100a have been holding up great the past two years, how much travel would I run in the rear with that kind of setup? I also have custom upgraded alcan leaf packs that give me tons of support for the added weight. Any advice is appreciated.
     
  2. May 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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    YotaBro

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    Theres two sets of 5100's. the ones meant for 1-1.5 inch lift, and the ones for 1-3 inch lift, which ones do you have?
     
  3. May 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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    99RojoTaco

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    1-3 inch I think it’s says 2.5 when I look up the part number but I’m definitely achieving about a 3 inch lift, more in the rear with my current leaf pack setup
     

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