Bilstein 5125 install problem

[SoSoJeff]

Hey everyone, I took the runner to the shop to get the 5100/5125's with 99 coils installed and they called me back saying they cant install the rear 5125's because the the bolt on the bottom is larger in diameter for the bushing....

Is this the wrong shock? or is there a replacement bushing that can be put in place?

If anyone's come across this problem or have any ideas as to how to resolve this please chime in. I really dont want to deal with buying another pair.

Thanks in advance for your help/information

 

[Stiles97]

in the google custom search bar type in 'bilstein shock bushing issue' and you will find a lot of info on this.

 

[SoSoJeff]

thanks im aware of that... but i just dont have the time to go through 1000's of web pages right now thats why i posted my question here so that if anyone has had this experience or knowledge they can share.

 

[shadow247]

Are you using Tundra rear shocks? I used Land Cruiser rear shocks and they mounted right up.


If you are using Tundra shocks, you will have to swap the lower bushing from your 4runner shock, as the Tundra uses a different bushing.

 

[SoSoJeff]

i believe these were originally for a 00 taco