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Advice on 5100 install

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by mudsweatngearz, Sep 17, 2016.

  1. Sep 17, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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    mudsweatngearz

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    I have been looking for a good detailed write up with pictures on 5100 Bilstein adjustable ride height shocks for the front of my 2015 Tundy. I cant find any good write ups.....any ideas. Bilstein site sucks for directions.
     
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    - Bull Bar - LED Bunny Burners - AMP retractable running boards - Headlight leveling retrofit - P3 Brake Controller - 60% rear seat delete - relocation of Sub to rear wall - Bilstein 5100 x4, top setting with 2 shims per side - Coach builder +2 rear shackles w/carrier bearing drop - Firestone Air bags - on-board compressor with auto-leveling - Dual Undercover Swing Boxes. - P285/65/R20 (34.6") BFG TA KO2's - TRD Front skid plate - Pop & Lock Tailgate lock - Remote Tailgate mod - LED Headlights - Nav Bypass - iPhone integration - Serius/XM retrofit - 25% front tint - Bizon electric tonneau cover - Power folding tow mirror upgrade - 2010+ leveling Headlight mod - Auto-fold mirror mod. - one-touch lane changer mod - Flash to open garage opener mod - Rigid H/L fog light upgrade - Pushbutton / Remote start mod.
    Theres one on another forum but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post it here. Just google "DIY front Bilstein Shocks Install".

    After reading through that thread, I came up with my own DIY.

    1) Drop off at the shop
    2) write check.
     
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  3. Sep 17, 2016 at 9:43 PM
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    CaptTyler

    CaptTyler Life’s too short to have an ugly boat.

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    There's several on some other sites should be easy to find. I've done several lifts on several tundras including the 5100's on mine and it is pretty simple. Just make sure you find a good spring compressor and be careful!
     
  4. Sep 18, 2016 at 6:59 AM
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    I did it myself on the '12 taco using its body weight, no spring compressor. I do not know if you can do that on the tundra?
     
  5. Sep 18, 2016 at 7:31 AM
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    Ive heard it can be done that way....Ill get it apart and see what I can come up with.
    GO BIG RED!!!!!
     
  6. Sep 18, 2016 at 10:13 AM
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    Yes....I remember you said you were from York......
    GBR.
     

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