Bilstein 5100 install guide

[Atx4runnertrdpro]

Sorry guys. I didn't really want to ask. I been googling and searched through 10+ pages to find an install guide but failed miserably. I'm sure it's somewhere super obvious but I can't find it. Would someone send me a link of an install guide for the 5100s and a rear spacer please. -mike

 

[Seattle206]

No install guides that I've seen here, not many DIY for all that matters. Really straight forward install. Any green shade garage mechanic can do it.

Front:

-Lift, put on jack stands, remove wheels.
-disconnect ABS lines so you dont break them during install.
-remove endlinks and sway bar.
-remove LCA bolt, remove UCA bolt, pull shock assembly out. Helps to have an extra person.
-put on spring compressors, remove springs and transfer over to 5100s at set height. Reinstall spring, hats, bolt, etc. make sure all lines up correctly.
-Install the shock assembly. Takes some wiggling. Connect ABS sensor.
-Torque to factory specs.

Rear:

-Wheels removed and SUV on stands.
-Place jack on one side of rear axle and jack up so its easier to remove endlink bolt, remove shock. Coil will fall out.
-Install new 5100 shock, put spacer on top of coil and reinstall endlink.
-Repeat on other side.

Shouldn't take more than 90mins-2hours. Then take it in for an alignment.

 

[BLACK-FL4RUNNER]

Here's an alternate way, with no spring compressor....

OME Install - no spring compressor - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum

 

[Atx4runnertrdpro]

On the struts. Is there 3 settings for the height? .85, 1.75, and 2.5?

 

[SLC Punk]

+1 for the no spring compressor route. I have done both ways and the no spring compressor instructions posted here was way easier.

 

[3wbdriver]

On the struts. Is there 3 settings for the height? .85, 1.75, and 2.5?

4. The bottom one is for 0 lift. And remember the spring cups face DOWN (narrow side up) when reinstalling the springs. A couple have managed to put them in upside down. This will automatically gain you a couple inches of lift you don't want.

 

[simple]

Take a look at the 4th gen threads for cornfed install. Some super helpful walkthroughs that I used to install a lift on my 4th gen years ago, and again for the 5100s a few months ago.

I used spring compressors that I rented from autozone. Never had an issue and I must have used them a dozen times over the years working on different setups for my 2004.

 

[jasonv]

seach you tube for installs on Tacoma's. there are quite a few and its pretty much the same.

 

[doro89]

No install guides that I've seen here, not many DIY for all that matters. Really straight forward install. Any green shade garage mechanic can do it.

Front:

-Lift, put on jack stands, remove wheels.
-disconnect ABS lines so you dont break them during install.
-remove endlinks and sway bar.
-remove LCA bolt, remove UCA bolt, pull shock assembly out. Helps to have an extra person.
-put on spring compressors, remove springs and transfer over to 5100s at set height. Reinstall spring, hats, bolt, etc. make sure all lines up correctly.
-Install the shock assembly. Takes some wiggling. Connect ABS sensor.
-Torque to factory specs.

Rear:

-Wheels removed and SUV on stands.
-Place jack on one side of rear axle and jack up so its easier to remove endlink bolt, remove shock. Coil will fall out.
-Install new 5100 shock, put spacer on top of coil and reinstall endlink.
-Repeat on other side.

Shouldn't take more than 90mins-2hours. Then take it in for an alignment.

Thanks for the info.
Where can I get all the torque specs required for this job? Also some tuts. mention using "tie rod puller", is that necessary?

 

[Seattle206]

You can find the torque values on google if you search the specs for the 5th gen.

You also don't need to remove the tie-rod. You get more wiggle room if you do but not necessary at all.

 

[LaFJ86]

Another recommendation for the no spring compressor method. Could not have been easier.

 

[1000MPH]

One in the 4th gen forum with a couple useful pdfs.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/engin...in-5100-install-tips-tricks-help-you-out.html

 

[WLSchroder]

Shock rotates even after being tightened

After installing my shock and tightening it down as much as it would go I noticed that I could still hand rotate the entire shock. When I tightened it I had a vice grip on the shock and was using a standard wrench on the nut End it will not tighten anymore. But the entire shock body will rotate. Is this normal?