Put Bilstein 5100 on my 2019 Tacoma

[Pablo]

The old stock shocks (I guess Hitachi?) were completely toast. Done well before 30K miles and very dangerous to 35K.

Better than new no comparison

I’m sad to admit I should have done it sooner. The truck just would squat and wallow and bounce crazily.

Of course I still feel bumps but recovery is very fast and confidently consistent.

 

[edyvw]

The old stock shocks (I guess Hitachi?) were completely toast. Done well before 30K miles and very dangerous to 35K.

Better than new no comparison

I’m sad to admit I should have done it sooner. The truck just would squat and wallow and bounce crazily.

Of course I still feel bumps but recovery is very fast and confidently consistent.

5100 are height adjustuble, right?
I am toying between 4600 and 5100 once Tocico on Sequoia give up.

 

[Pablo]

5100 are height adjustuble, right?
I am toying between 4600 and 5100 once Tocico on Sequoia give up.

Yes. I Just made everything level and got an alignment - it ended up maybe a tiny bit higher.

 

[edyvw]

Yes. I Just made everything level and got an alignment - it ended up maybe a tiny bit higher.

Ah yeah, was yours sitting bit lower in the back?

 

[Pablo]

Ah yeah, was yours sitting bit lower in the back?

A little. But sure squatted with go pedal then came bouncing back marginally controllable

 

[oilboy123]

I got the 4600s because I wanted to keep more of a stock height/ride quality. I only have the rear shocks on so far. I will do the front struts in the future.
The rear shocks were OE Motorcraft with over 200,000 miles. They were not leaking, and still had pressure

 

[ctechbob]

If you're trying to decide between the 4600 and 5100's make sure and contact Bilstein first. In a lot of cases, if you're not doing any height adjustment the 4600's are valved the same as the 5100 and will save you some $$.

 

[PWMDMD]

I put 6112s up front and 5100s in the rear of the Tundra about 6 years ago. Better ride than stock and no issues.

 

[Johnny248]

If you're trying to decide between the 4600 and 5100's make sure and contact Bilstein first. In a lot of cases, if you're not doing any height adjustment the 4600's are valved the same as the 5100 and will save you some $$.

True. There really isn't any change in ride between the two of them. I would probably go with 5100's at the stock spring height just because I think they look cooler than the 4600 lol

 

[Pablo]

True. There really isn't any change in ride between the two of them. I would probably go with 5100's at the stock spring height just because I think they look cooler than the 4600 lol

Looking at my truck this AM, just having the butt level and up a hair from the sag............well it looks cooler!

 

[Johnny248]

Looking at my truck this AM, just having the butt level and up a hair from the sag............well it looks cooler!

The rear shocks are not going to affect ride height?

 

[heavy260]

My 4600s are 8yo on my 2500HD and still going strong. Pulled a lot of trailer with them and won’t buy another brand. I tried talking my dad into buying them for his Ram 3500 dually after riding with him 5 years ago and he said it was fine. Fast fwd to last summer and he sends me a text he bought them and loves them as it really made a difference.

 

[Pablo]

The rear shocks are not going to affect ride height?

Well if the old shocks were done, it could. As I stated mine were toast, but I'm no suspension expert.

 

[crashz]

I think I'm due for something. Took a long highway drive yesterday (2hrs each way) and rougher parts were bouncy and a rough ride. Bridge joints sent me airborne. Shock are original and 12 years old, but only 52k miles. It passes the bumper test, but its pretty hard to bounce a 3/4 ton truck, even at my size. I'd like for it not to feel like its crashing over every pebble. (crashing - get it? hahah!)

Pablo - have you found the ride is softer, or stiff but controlled?

 

[Pablo]

I think I'm due for something. Took a long highway drive yesterday (2hrs each way) and rougher parts were bouncy and a rough ride. Bridge joints sent me airborne. Shock are original and 12 years old, but only 52k miles. It passes the bumper test, but its pretty hard to bounce a 3/4 ton truck, even at my size. I'd like for it not to feel like its crashing over every pebble. (crashing - get it? hahah!)

Pablo - have you found the ride is softer, or stiff but controlled?

A little stiff and VERY controlled.

 

[Zee09]

Not an attack but my last few Fords got wonky at 45k miles...I drive like an old lady on nice roads so that was surprising to say the least

 

[Pablo]

 

[mrvmax]

Surprised they were worn out that soon. I am going to put the 4600’s on my 4Runner when they need replaced.

 

[BrendanC]

5100’s are the gold standard in shocks for pickup trucks IMO. they are the only shocks i reccomend and install other than 6150’s (big brothers with remote reservoirs for looks). had a good friend of mine go against my recommendations with FOX shocks and he already has leaks and hates the way they ride.

 

[AZjeff]

The 5100s for my truck don't have any external springs and I can't see how they could affect ride height. Trying to decide between 4600s and 5100s.