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Shopping for Bilstein 5100 shocks

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tacorebel, Jun 4, 2011.

  1. Jun 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM
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    I'm looking for Bilstein 5100 shocks. I looked at the "shop online" menu, and The List.
    I've googled and found this from Downsouth Motorsports.
    It's about the best price I can find. Anyone dealt with them?
    TIA
     
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  2. Jun 4, 2011 at 12:53 PM
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    They are hands-down the best suspension vendor out there.
     
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    Just ordered from them a couple days ago. Had a couple questions and Marco was patient and informative during a Live Chat session.

    New to the Tacoma, but have been buying various things online since 1996. This was by far one of the best experiences.

    Superb vendor in my opinion.
     
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    Downsouth is the only place to buy! I bojght my 5100s from them over a yr ago, they were a huge help with any questions i had.
     
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    Huge thanks, for the response guys. That's what I needed. I'm def going to order from Downsouth today. Zac808 thanks for the discount code. I didn't know why they were vendors here b/c I didn't see them on the Shop Online drop down menu above.
     
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    georgeandkanoa the point is simply this

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    I bought mine from downsouth, great service I'd recommend them
     
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    Thanks again for the replies. I did order from Downsouth today. I can't wait till it gets here. On sale + discount code:= win!
     
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    Is there any need for the Sway Bar Relocation Blocks that DSM suggested to go with the 5100s? (arrived today btw). Or will the 5100s fit reasonably well without it?
     
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  10. Jun 12, 2011 at 6:55 PM
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    Check out Wheeler's
    I think they are cheaper for the same things
     
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  11. Jun 12, 2011 at 7:02 PM
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    They fit fine. I just installed mine with 5100@.85 and eibachs with no problems.
     
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    Thanks Zac. Getting them installed this week.
     
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