Gen 3 bilstein 5100

Has anyone used bilstein 5100’s to level a 3rd gen Tundra?

 

Yeah. I just did this week. I’ve got a bunch of posts about it on various threads. Can’t figure out how to link any of them here. I found out about their availability from a post someone else recently made. Just search the 3rd gen or suspension forums for 5100 and you should find a bunch of posts.

 

What clip setting did you use and did it level the truck? Also what tire size are you running?

 

Clip 4. It’s 1.8” and leveled out just right. I’m running 285/65 R20.

 

Thank you

 

For anyone that has installed these themselves (DIY versus having a shop do it) take a look at my post here:
https://www.tundras.com/threads/wha...gen-tundra-today.104778/page-309#post-3885243

Same question: What's the washer for?

 

Usually a bump stop spacer/extension.

 

Yes. Shims the bump stops up.

 

Got it, thanks gentlemen!

 

Three days in driving on these. First two on the OE 20" Mildpeaks and today on 18" 10-ply/E-load Cooper Discoverer Stronghold LT285/75/18. ("Skinny" 35's)

Initial, short term impressions are good.
Ride quality without the tire change in the equation is decent. No major difference really. Maybe a little bit better roll resistance in corners.
I always thought the red TRD Offroad Bilsteins were a little rough on sharp impacts, and the silver 5100's don't feel much different.
It's not a Cadillac, It IS a truck, and it's not enough to bother me.

Also installed mine at clip position #4. Perfectly level. Looks good but I still might put a 1" Cornfed spacer in the back for just a slight rake.

 

Hey do you have a picture of your truck? I'm planning on putting 285/75/r18's with the Bilsteins upfront and was curious what it looks like.

Thanks!

 

I really need to have an "all-in-one" build/picture thread.
I'll dig up the pics and post them later tomorrow.

 

Thanks, looking forward to seeing it

 

5100's on position #4.
285/75/18, about 34.8 inches in diameter.
Ground to wheel arch front is 40" and 40-1/4" rear.
The running boards have a little bit of rake, about 3/4" lower in front.
Visually, it is very level.
I'm still debating putting a 1" spacer in back to get just a slight rake.