Where to buy Bilsteins

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sf jakey

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I put new 265's BFG at's on my 2011 trail, and am now looking to upgrade to the Bilsteins, w/ the level in front. I decided on the stock size, because frankly a 1 1/2" bigger tire (285) only gives me 3/4" more clearance under the axle etc, and the trade off seemed too great to me. I want to improve the nose dive, handling etc, and get some lift in the front, and the Bilstein seems to be the best route. My plan is to set them at .85, the as I add skids, sliders etc, bump to 1.75 and add a spacer in the rear.
I have built Jeeps before, and bigger just keeps getting more expensive, and really screws the OEM engineering, so I am trying to be sensible with this vehicle.
So, who is a good vendor to buy the suspension from, as well as any other parts in the future. I had my go-to Jeep shops, but know nothing about Toyota stuff.
Thanks, and if I am wrong about this, I'm open to input.
BTW, the search on this site sucks. I does not narrow anything down enough to make it useful
 
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I can't comment on the lift information, as I'm still sort of new to this scene myself, but a useful tip for searching ANY forum:

go to Google

In the search use this:

"site:http://www.toyota-4runner.org (search term)"

Note: Remove "s

This syntax "site:www.xxxxxxx.com _____" works for all other forums too. Most forum searches are terrible.

Good luck!
 
sf jakey said:
..... I decided on the stock size, because frankly a 1 1/2" bigger tire (285) only gives me 3/4" more clearance under the axle etc, and the trade off seemed too great to me.
....... I want to improve the nose dive, handling etc, and get some lift in the front, and the Bilstein seems to be the best route. My plan is to set them at .85, the as I add skids, sliders etc, bump to 1.75 and add a spacer in the rear.
...... and bigger just keeps getting more expensive, and really screws the OEM engineering, so I am trying to be sensible with this vehicle.
..... BTW, the search on this site sucks. I does not narrow anything down enough to make it useful
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Wow, refreshing to see some common sense exhibited.

Use the Search linked up in the stickies. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...te-search-toyota-4runner-5th-gen-section.html
 
If you're going with the 5100's there are numerous reputable dealers to buy from: toytec, shockwarehouse, downsouth, 4wp, wheelers, amazon, blah blah blah the list goes on. Heck even ebay has them.

The problem you will have is that they are on a nationwide backorder (fronts) and bilstein is working overtime to produce right now. I'm curently waiting for these very shocks and have been given an estimate of 10 days before they'll be back in stock. Actually, I did find one seller on eBay that says he has about 5 of the front 5100's in stock.
 
After checking the Bilstein site for local dealers and finding none, I bought mine a couple of weeks ago from Downsouth via their ebay store. Got a great deal on the whole set shipped to my door for $359. May not be able to be choosy given the shortage though.

You'll love them. I feel like I'm driving a brand new vehicle, the ride change is that drastic, all for the good. I was going to go .85 but decided to start at 1.75" and break the wallet back open if I needed to adjust them back down, but it worked out perfect for me. I still have a slight rake and last weekend I hauled some stuff with a cargo trailer and some items in the back and the squat wasn't bad at all.
 
CentcomPete said:
I had a great experience with Shock Warehouse. Easily navigable website, low price, inexpensive shipping and fast delivery.
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they also have a $5 off coupon floating out there..SW2014. Yes, a whole $5, not much, but it'll buy you a beer or two.
 
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