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Busted my 5100?!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MxRacer190, Jul 19, 2011.

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  1. Jul 19, 2011 at 8:52 PM
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    Well I have a buddy who has his Bracket spaced up for the lift, But just not sure if its enough to matter.
     
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  2. Jul 19, 2011 at 8:54 PM
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    Would the longer 5100's work well with a 2" AAL? It says 3-4"...
     
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  3. Jul 19, 2011 at 8:57 PM
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    I think it would work better. Makes sence to me. :)

    Or maybe a 5125
     
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  4. Jul 19, 2011 at 8:58 PM
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    I would think so, but if I understood Sonny correctly last page, they would only "work" if you don't go off road.
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2011 at 9:03 PM
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    Damn i pretty torn right now on what to do...

    Im gonna research some more so if my 5100's do ever break ill know what to do
     
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  6. Jul 19, 2011 at 9:09 PM
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    the fox rear shocks are not ment to be used with a lifted rear end... using them like this could will result in the same problem as the 5100's.

    blown shock

    http://www.polyperformance.com/shop...ng-Travel-Kits-for-Toyota-Trucks-p-18206.html
     
    nelson18matt, Jul 19, 2011
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  7. Jul 19, 2011 at 10:00 PM
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    Who sells the straps and brackets?
     
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  8. Jul 19, 2011 at 10:04 PM
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    Best way to find out is disconnect the shocks and jack the rear up by the hitch.
     
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  9. Jul 19, 2011 at 10:44 PM
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    Interesting, this is from the Toytec web site
    Rear Bilstein 5100 Shocks 05 & UP Tacoma

    Price per Unit (Pair): $169.99
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    Rear Bilstein 5100 series shock for improved flex off road *
    * Good match for stock to 3" rear lift
    * Great ride on/off road *
    Fits 05 & UP Tacoma


    would make you think this would be great for off roading with a 3" lift
    Caveat emptor
     
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  10. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:28 PM
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    "great ride on/off road" nothing about great for flexing. Lol.
     
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  11. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:37 PM
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    :notsure:

    Edit: I got these from DSM, and I will gladly buy from them again!
     
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  12. Jul 19, 2011 at 11:41 PM
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    Damn....So much months of 5100's being pounded in my head, .85,, 2 inch add a leaf, tsb, AAWWWWwww We're all sheep!!!!!!
     
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  13. Jul 20, 2011 at 12:42 AM
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    Just cause one guy blew a shock, doesnt make it a bad product.
     
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  14. Jul 20, 2011 at 12:43 AM
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    What I don't understand about all this is, the Manufacturer gives out extended and collapsed lengths of all their shocks, why has nobody thought of measuring their extended and collapsed lengths and buying the right shock that fits.. a 5100 is not a specific shock its built in many sizes. buy the one that fits....
     
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  15. Jul 20, 2011 at 2:58 AM
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    Oh boy...my new lift has been on for only a month and this pops up...sure hope that this won't become a common problem. I'm not saying that the 5100's aren't a quality shock, but I hope that they can handle my lift with the Dakar leaf pack, if they were meant for a stock truck.
     
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  16. Jul 20, 2011 at 3:53 AM
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    All I have to add here is I had no issues using 5100s with 1.5 AAL on the 05 AC Prerunner but they saw occassional offroad action at most with less flexing than 4x4s would see. Not sure of which part number I had at this point because of trading it in on the 08 Prerunner. That being said, the only other thing I can add here is..............I HAVE A FULL SET OF EXTENDED SS BRAKE LINES NEVER INSTALLED THAT I WILL SELL IF ANYONE LIFTED IS INTERESTED. PM for pics if so.
     
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  17. Jul 20, 2011 at 7:37 AM
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    tons of places sell limit straps... SDHQ, poly performance, kartek...

    the brackets are just tabs of metal with a hole for a bolt to go through... simple to make. or you could use weld on shocks tabs :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Jul 20, 2011 at 9:27 AM
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    Sonny,

    Please note the question mark after my sentence. I did not suggest that you were falsely advertising. I asked whether other members were suggesting this to be the case, which is what it sounded like from their posts.

    If anything, the question was a suggestion that surely the shocks WOULD work for a lifted application, since well respected vendors like DSM and Wheelers indicated they would.

    I, in fact, purchased my 5100's from DSM and would do business with you again. And, I'm the one that PM'ed you about this thread in the first place so you could clear your name, because several answered the question I posted above with "yes".
     
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  19. Jul 20, 2011 at 10:08 AM
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    And for the record, I am not trying to point the finger at anyone who posted in here (expecially Matt or Boyd, I do not want it to come out that way), regarding a claim of false advertising.

    It just got to a point last night where everyone was seeming to disagree about what we had read about the product vs. the personal experiences of some owners of the shocks. I felt like we had to have some input from those who market the product. That's why I PMed Sonny and Marco. I also PMed Dan at Wheelers.

    Once again I am a happy DSM customer (also a happy Wheelers customer), and in no way meant to suggest that they do not look out for their customers, and bend over backwards for them, in every way possible. That's another reason I PMed them. If you all feel like my question alone compromised that, I will be happy to edit it.
     
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  20. Jul 20, 2011 at 10:46 AM
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    Hi, Everybody!


    This is Marco, Sonny is out at the track tuning a Pro2 Truck. But I did speak to him late last night about this.

    1st things 1st: To the OP, call me toll free, and we'll get you taken care of on this! As we do with all our customers...

    I think the way the "false advertising" post read, it looked as if we got lumped in with others who claim the shocks will work with 2" or more of lift. And that we were being accused of false advertising. That is what was frustrating to us. We have never advertised that Tacoma 5100 rear shocks will work for 2" or more of lift.

    Some of our frustration as a vendor, is that when stuff like this happens, members are quick to come on a forum and start bashing. Not specifically referring to this thread, but more in general. Fact is, as many of you know when you're a DSM customer, all you have to do is pick up the phone and call us. We will take care of you, simple as that. No "policies" or red tape just us, and what we can do to keep you as a customer.

    So.........

    Per Bilstein:
    Standard Tacoma 5100 rear shocks are good only for "0-1" lift.
    (1.5" lift is ok too, on non-TSB, mall crawler)

    Per RCD:
    5100 rear shocks from their 4.5" Kit, are good for 3-4" of rear lift.

    All the extended and collapsed dimensions are listed on our page, and you should ALWAYS measure, just to be certain. ;)

    We are here as not only a Vendor on TW, but a resource for you as well. You can call us and ask as many questions as you need to, even if you don't buy from us. We will always do our best to provide you with the information you seek.

    Thanks for your time, everyone. Have a great Hump Day!!!

    -Marco
     
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