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Upgrading rear shocks from 5100's to 5160's?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sonofarobin, Apr 18, 2018.

  1. Apr 18, 2018 at 6:13 PM
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    sonofarobin

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    I've been wondering, would there be any advantage to changing out my rear shocks from 5100's to 5160's? The 5100's have been great, but I was curious if I'd notice any advantage or difference really with the 5160's having the remote reservoir, besides looks obviously.
    I have 5100's up front, but I'm not currently looking into upgrading them to the 6112's.
    Would it be worth the time and money to change the rears?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Apr 22, 2018 at 6:00 PM
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    Freeheelbillie

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    FRONT END King Stage 3 3” RR Coil Overs SPC UCA’s REAR END King Stage 3 BAMF Shock Relocation Rear AAL Heavy ARB Universal Diff Breather Kit TIRES & RIMS 16” Method Bronze BFG K02 (315/75/R16) ARMOR Demello Off Road Baja Hoop Front Bumper Main Line Overland Rock Sliders w/ Top Plate ¼” Aluminum RCI Fuel Tank Skid RCI Fuel Tank Straps RCI Rear Diff Skid RCI A-Arm Skids RCI – Front, Transmission, and rear Transfer Case Skid DRIVE LINE YotaWerx, BlackHawk Tune Re Geared w/ Nitro 4.56 Package Front ARB Air Locker Rear ARB Air Locker 8” Reverse Clamshell 3.73 & Down Carrier RECOVERY ComeUp Seal Gen2 9.5RS Winch, Synthetic Line ComeUp Seal Hawse Fairlead ARB On Board Twin Air Compressor LIGHTING Squadron-R Pro Amber Fogs (Wide Cornering) Baja Designs Rock Lights Squadron Sport Fogs (qty 4) Baja Designs Bed Light Kit SPODS, HD 8 Circuit Switch Panel
    I m considering 6112s up front and 5160s rear as well...interesred in input from the hive too.
     
  3. Apr 22, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    mabepossibly

    mabepossibly I know enough to make an ass of myself

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    I went from the 5160s in my TRD Baja setup that blew out at 25k miles with 5100 shocks in the rear.

    They ride almost exactly the same on road. Only major difference is that the 5100s get a little jumpy after a half mile going quick on a rough road where the resi shocks would stay planted. I rarely do this in the Northeast so I went with non resi shocks. But if your blasting across the desert, its probably worth it.
     
  4. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:35 AM
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    Freeheelbillie

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    Thanks for the input. I won't be blasting the desert but Michigan roads are just as bad...o_O
     
  5. Apr 23, 2018 at 3:51 AM
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    LarryDangerfield

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    Oh there will be some mods all right
    Can confirm, Michigan roads are hazardous.
     
  6. Apr 23, 2018 at 6:31 AM
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    lynlan1819

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    I have both,I would not bother until your 5100's are in need of replacement.
     

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