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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Nickmartinez9728, Oct 13, 2015.

  1. Oct 13, 2015 at 8:17 AM
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    Nickmartinez9728

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    Can anyone send me a link to the installation for the front bilstein 5100's preferably with pictures for a 2nd Gen tacoma?
     
  2. Oct 13, 2015 at 8:24 AM
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    Researching Bilstein 6112s for the front, Bilstein 5100s for rear, Toyota light racing UCAs if needed, Pro Comp 7036 series 17s, BFG AT KO2 275/70 17s
    I just installed the 5100s front with OEM coils, rear 5100s as well with a pro comp add a leaf, a friend has a lift in his shop and he let me and another buddy borrow it, it took us roughly 5 hours to do front and rear, he also had spring compressor where you mount the entire strut/coil assembly and it compresses it so you can remove the coil, pretty cool. He said he wouldn't recommend doing the jack compression method, he said if it slips you're toast.
     
  5. Oct 13, 2015 at 5:06 PM
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    I tried doing my front 1500s but I wasn't using the right tools or something because the bolts would not turn at all no matter how much force I put into so how hard was it for you?
     
  6. Oct 13, 2015 at 7:09 PM
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    Researching Bilstein 6112s for the front, Bilstein 5100s for rear, Toyota light racing UCAs if needed, Pro Comp 7036 series 17s, BFG AT KO2 275/70 17s
    it was harder than i expected but i got it done
     
  7. Oct 13, 2015 at 7:10 PM
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    Researching Bilstein 6112s for the front, Bilstein 5100s for rear, Toyota light racing UCAs if needed, Pro Comp 7036 series 17s, BFG AT KO2 275/70 17s
    the only real special tool you need is the spring compressor
     

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