Look under the perch dummy. You will see some grooves in there. If for some reason they don't have the perches, then they gave you shocks made for a different vehicle.... Where's your invoice for parts? Where was it ordered from? What's the part number? Part number is on the sticker of the shock, you can look them up online with that number and verify what vehicle it's made for.
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Look under the perch dummy. You will see some grooves in there. If for some reason they don't have the perches, then they gave you shocks made for a different vehicle.... Where's your invoice for parts? Where was it ordered from? What's the part number? Part number is on the sticker of the shock, you can look them up online with that number and verify what vehicle it's made for.
K_Labs
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Not trying to derail but I have some 5100's for the rear. I assume those are not adjustable.
They look like these. Bilstein - 5100 Series Shock Absorber | 4WheelParts.com
They look like these. Bilstein - 5100 Series Shock Absorber | 4WheelParts.com
You are correct sir, rears are not adjustable and good for 0-2" of lift which is achieved by springs and/or lift blocks.
K_Labs
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OK cool so I basically have my kit all finished up. Toytech ultiamte coilovers up front w/JBA UCA's & Bilstein 5100's in the rear with icon 2" springs. Is the diff drop worth the trouble? Should I run my sway bar with drop kit or just pull it? Also do I need the bump stop drops in the rear?
Nice. I wish I had the coilover version up front.
Dif drop is not needed below 3-3.5" of lift. I have 4" suspension lift up front and my cv's still look great.
I personally ditched my sway bars as several have as well. The stiffer springs and better shocks really help. It'll feel different at first and will lean a small amount, but I've jerked that beast through every situation on and off the road and never had an issue. If you don't like it, many run just the rear and that tightens it up without impeding your flexibility up front.
No, bump stop drops won't be needed for your setup. Although I can tell you that if you can't afford air or hydraulic bumps the superbumps from wheelers offroad are worth every penny and more!
I see why you are skeptical. But t-man is right. The grooves are behind the spring perch. The idiots that installed you gear don't know what they are talking about. Look at stock pics of the 5100. The grooves are under where that collar is. Your 5100s are set to the lowest perch.
Not trying to be a dick. Because I understand your incredulity bc you don't see the rings. Bc they are hidden by the spring perch. We are just trying to help (and be as Sholes at the same time.). Wanna settle it? Call bilstein. Not hard to do.
Let me know how you like those icon springs. Looking at those.
Come on man, I just got some pop-corn and drinks for this one. Haha!!
smorabito19
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So if I run Bilstein Adjustable 5100s and Toytech Eibach 112-620 how much lift will that give me in the front on a 2004 SR5? I'm trying to fit around 33" General Grabber AT2 but I just don't know what I need to do to make this happen. Given I know little to nothing about cars doesn't help either
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Lol, I tried to keep it interesting! Not my fault he ran away!
michael314
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Does anyone have 6112's on the front and 5160's in the rear with Icon 2" springs? I'm interested in seeing some pictures and thoughts on the ride.
jrm
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Yet another option
5100s all round, Tacoma TRD coils (new) up front and 5th gen rear coils in back. Lift seems to be around ~2"~up front and about 1" in back since i still have some rake. Tires are 255/75/17s on 5th gen sr5 wheels.
Could be done for a lot less using used Tacoma TRD strut/coils paired with bilstein 4600s in back or stock shocks with the 5th gen rear coils. Just another option..
5100s all round, Tacoma TRD coils (new) up front and 5th gen rear coils in back. Lift seems to be around ~2"~up front and about 1" in back since i still have some rake. Tires are 255/75/17s on 5th gen sr5 wheels.
Could be done for a lot less using used Tacoma TRD strut/coils paired with bilstein 4600s in back or stock shocks with the 5th gen rear coils. Just another option..
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jrm
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PNs: 48131-AD231, 48131-AD221-> 2013 DBL Cab TRD OffRoad. purchased @ ToyotaPartsDeal.com in LA.
smorabito19
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I have a 2004 SR5 wanting to put 5100s all around with Toytec Eibach 112-620 coils up front. Can I do this by itself to gain 2.5" up front and 1.5" in the rear? Or is there anything else I need?
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nick_rabbo
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This is a great thread, thanks for all the information!
aag713
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I have an 03 LTD V8 with 120k left rear XREAS shock is leaking. I want to raise it up maybe to 2.5 with the 5100's (that I'm about to order)Can I reuse the stock either front or rear coils and just add a spacer in the rear or just do FJ coils all around? I'm guessing I would still need a spacer with the new coils?
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Molinafam3
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New to the 4runner fam. Thanks for the info. Cant wait to start fixing up my new runner.:bump:
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