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Question on replacement rear shock collapsed/extended length - 3rd gen

Discussion in 'Arizona' started by AZ_J, Jun 11, 2025.

  1. Jun 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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    AZ_J

    AZ_J [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Ahwatukee, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD OR 4x4 DCSB
    265/75r16, sliders, softopper, roof rack, 6112/5160's
    Hello,
    Posted this in the Tacoma garage - Suspension forum, but you all seem to very helpful and faster to respond.

    I have some 5160's on order getting delivered and will be installing them this weekend. I have a question on the change in collapsed and extended lengths between the stock oem 4600's and the new 5160's

    Collapsed Length: 14.06" -> 14.22" (+0.16")
    Extended Length: 22.90" -> 23.63" (+0.73")
    Travel: 8.81" -> 9.41" (+0.6")
    Sources:
    4600's: Bilstein 4600 OEM Shocks Rear for 16-23 Tacoma 4WD 6Lug
    5160's: Shock

    I see Bilstein advertises these 5160s as being a 0-1.5" lift compatible. I do not see how this can be if their shocks have only increased the extended length by half of that.

    Also, for the increase in compressed length, is there anything I need to do to account for this 3/16" change so I don't allow the shock to "bottom out" (if that is the right word).

    My truck is a stock barebones 2019 TRD OR DCSB for your reference.
     

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