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Bilstein 5160s

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacosBrad, Sep 9, 2021.

  1. Sep 9, 2021 at 3:03 PM
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    Hey first post!

    So I have a few questions. I have a 6 inch Zone Offroad Lift, 6 in the front, 4 in the rear with 35x12.5r18s The rear is blocked factory leafs with shock extensions. I want to dump the rear shocks in favor of some Bilstein 5160s and change the leafs to get rid of the block for the ride quality and travel.

    The problem I am running into is there is no solid info online about shock length and leaf lift after 4 inch lifts, am I missing something? Does anyone have any resources?

    Nice to meat everyone!

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  2. Sep 9, 2021 at 3:08 PM
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    I personally wouldn’t run 5160s with a 4 inch lift. I have the 5160s with a 3 inch rear lift and it’s pushing it….
     
  3. Sep 9, 2021 at 3:11 PM
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    Here’s a pic for reference. 3 inch rear lift with the HD Dakar’s. 5160s are fine but I wouldn’t want to do anything higher or else you’d destroy the shock off road.

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  4. Sep 9, 2021 at 3:12 PM
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    I guess I should say I am not stuck on 5160s but I would like to stick to Bilstein
     
  5. Sep 9, 2021 at 3:13 PM
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    B110s are another option. You need an extended travel shock with anything over 3 in. My opinion anyway…..
     
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  6. Sep 9, 2021 at 3:14 PM
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    Also, 5125s are another option.
     
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  7. Sep 9, 2021 at 3:16 PM
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    By the way, where’s my manners. Welcome to Tacomaworld. It’s a great site with a lot of good people!:hattip:
     
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