Bilstein 5150's

[SCRunner12]

I have an opportunity to buy a pair of Bilstein 5150 shocks with 40k on them for $50. I'm just wondering if the extended/collapsed lengths are too long for my lift. I'm lift 3.25" in the back and according to the part number provided the specs are 25.91 in. 15.89 in. Extended/Collapsed Lengths. Will these work fine with my lift?

Also they are coming off a 2nd gen Tacoma, so do I need to get different sized bushings for the lower shock mount? They come with the shock stud adapters already.

 

[4-Ripcord]

The 6253 are the ones I have, and those are advertised as only for 3+" lift.

So IMO those 5150 are too long. (ESPECIALLY if you add the adapters ON TOP OF THAT!!)

 

[SCRunner12]

Damn, I guess they won't work. I wasn't sure what an acceptable collapsed/extended range is good for a 3" lift.

 

[tbst]

So regarding LC coils, a travel of ~8.5 is what is acceptable? I haven't seen it written definitively anywhere.

 

[steezemcqueen]

Those are the A196 part number which will be too long. The A195's are the ones you want. However those would work good for me. Any chance I can buy them?

 

[SCRunner12]

^Are you lying to me to get them? J/K. I can pick them up for you if you want and ship them to you.

Here is the ad if you want a picture of them. http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacoma-marketplace/203817-05-top-plates-bilstein-5150s.html He said he cleaned them up since that pic and they aren't leaking at all.

 

[steezemcqueen]

^Are you lying to me to get them? J/K. I can pick them up for you if you want and ship them to you.

Lol. No if they worked for you, i would let you know. Since i have ~5 inches of lift in the back and i am reworking my rear link setup, i am going to need a longer shock.

If you can do ship them, that would be awesome!

 

[SCRunner12]

Yeah no problem. It will benefit me to be in favor of a mod. I will talk to the guy and probably pick them up this week or possibly this weekend.