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Bilstein 5160’s - Left & Right interchangeable?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by KY_Rob, Aug 12, 2023.

  1. Sep 8, 2023 at 3:28 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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    Ya can cut those off and toss them. I got tired of hearing them rattle around about 3 years ago. The next brake line clamps are just in front of the leaf pack and do a great job keep the brake lines in place and out of the way. I can't remember a spacer that came with the shocks...I'll go look at them and maybe my memory will come back to me.
     
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  2. Sep 8, 2023 at 5:01 PM
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    I just went out in the garage and grabbed a quick pic…the red arrows point to the Bilstein spacer…

    IMG_1115.jpg

    Edit:
    Decided to post the section from the install guide as well, just for reference to the next poor sap that stumbles across this post…

    IMG_0145.jpg
     
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  3. Sep 8, 2023 at 6:37 PM
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    I think I do remember that now. What the hell was that about?

    IMG_6815.jpg
     
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    ‍excellent question! Lol!
     
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  5. Sep 9, 2023 at 12:10 PM
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    Yeah how are you guys getting that spacer? It doesn’t appear to come with the newer version of the shocks.
     
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  6. Sep 9, 2023 at 1:01 PM
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    I’m thinking it came with older versions. I’m certain I ended up with older “new” stock shocks.
     
  7. Sep 9, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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    Maybe the shock had more up travel?
     

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