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UPDATE: Is it installed correctly? Bilstein 5100

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tombiosis, May 29, 2023.

  1. May 29, 2023 at 4:32 PM
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    tombiosis

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    So I just had billies installed all around. I asked for position 2, or .65” of lift for the front. I can’t tell if they used the correct slot when I look underneath.
    the passenger side looks right, but on drivers side I can’t see the grooves…
    Here are pics of drivers side, passeger side is last pic…

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  2. May 29, 2023 at 4:36 PM
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    Truck seems level now, and rides better. Not sure if the alignment needs to be redone though… seems to pull to the left just slightly.

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  3. May 29, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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    The spring perch on the passenger side looks like it was installed incorrectly.
     
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  4. May 29, 2023 at 4:41 PM
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    Last pic has perch upside down.
     
  5. May 29, 2023 at 4:41 PM
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    oh GAWD NO!
     
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  6. May 29, 2023 at 4:48 PM
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    Somebody gets a do-over!
     
  7. May 29, 2023 at 4:49 PM
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    Terrible installers, must have not worn their glasses.
     
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  8. May 29, 2023 at 4:51 PM
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    Lol they installed one perch upside down. Op get that thing back there.
     
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  9. May 29, 2023 at 4:51 PM
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    FFS!!
    Really?!
     
  10. May 29, 2023 at 4:52 PM
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    Agree with others - passenger side is definitely wrong. Somebody owes you a do-over.
     
  11. May 29, 2023 at 4:53 PM
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    Not safe to drive. That clip is just waiting to pop off and then your suspension will drop on one side. I would not drive it like that at all.
     
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    Is it safe to drive like that?!
     
  13. May 29, 2023 at 4:58 PM
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    NO
     
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    FFS!
    I knew something didn’t feel right.
    They charged me 4 hours labour for the shocks ($600)and $150 dollars for the alignment.
    I already drove it for 3 days like that!
    Is the shock ruined. will call them tomorrow… what should i say?!
     
  15. May 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM
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    No. See above. He nailed it. Send the shop pics and have them have it towed back.
     
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    Wow...How?
     
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    Also, it looks like your coil spring is cracked. I would highly recommend new springs!!!

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    Tell them you need a Honda Odyssey.
     
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    yea.. get that thing back to the shop and DO NOT drive it it... if the circlip fails on the one upside down you'll have a really bad day
     
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    So is the shock now compromised or ruined?
    Can I just make them flip the perch and all will bo ok??
    I’m kinda freaking out over this… cost me 800 bucks for the shocks and 1000 to install with alignment. what would you guys do if you were me?!
     

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