Bilstein 5100 or Heavy Duty?

[bubba 10]

I have a 04 4runner Sr5 v-6. No lift. Which shocks would be better, Bilstein 5100 or HD with stock coils?

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

The rear shocks are identical except length, fronts are valved slightly different. I would personally go for the 5100s and set the fronts at the second notch. That'll give about 1" lift and make it look much better. The rear height won't change.

 

[WrexHAmm]

I just put a set of 5100s on my 3rd gen. Wow! Loving them. I used them in a lift setting on the second perch and I don't think I can get a smoother ride. They aren't as good as if you had them on the lowest setting but I would give them a thumbs up.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

The rear shocks are identical except length, fronts are valved slightly different. I would personally go for the 5100s and set the fronts at the second notch. That'll give about 1" lift and make it look much better. The rear height won't change.

My thoughts exactly especially since you can get the 5100s for the same price as the HDs.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Another thing I'll add, the 5100s just look so much better! Id pay more just to get the silver stock body instead of the yellow.

 

[bubba 10]

Thanks for the info. Ordered 5100's today. Time to bang some knuckles.