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Bilstein 6100

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by dgrenier15, Mar 26, 2023.

  1. Mar 26, 2023 at 5:37 PM
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    dgrenier15

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    Still new here and trying to figure out the complete mod list of the previous owner. From what I can tell no KDSS?

    can anyone help me out with what this exact set up is? I've looked through the Bilstein 6100 and such but I was curious about the rest of the set up.

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    As far as I can tell, the 6100 is designed for the Ford Bronco. o_O

    And, correct: no KDSS
     
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    woof...I might need to confirm it's not 6100 instead the 6112? I am a little confused on what this guy did because it also looks like he took off a skid plate in the front but added some for the fuel tank.

    Might need to take it in to a shop and have them do a takeoff for what's been mod
     
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    It's a really smooth ride and running 33". I knew Bilstein was a decent brand and we got an incredible deal on the Runner from a dealership and only one previous owner, but maybe should've done more research ‍♂️
     
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    you might be my hero today haha I was starting to worry I had Ford build junk on my Yoda! The previous owner seemed pretty intentional (and no cheap) with his mods. I saw this package but wasn't sure with the 6100 tag.
     
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    I am about to do the same set-up replacing my X-REAS system in my Limited. Pre-assembled 6112's & coil springs on the fronts and 5100's on the rears. Now I am not changing upper control arms or going to the top ride height but you have a nice upgrade to the stock TRD OR suspension.

    It also looks like it was nicely installed. They marked the nuts and studs so you can do a visual inspection and did a proper job on routing the brake cable.
     
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    If the front skid plate was removed. That might be because there's a diff drop kit. Also looks like the front coilovers are set to the highest notch.
     
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    here is what the underside looks like.

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  10. Mar 27, 2023 at 7:00 AM
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    excuse my naivety - but is top notch ride height a bad thing? (my experience with lifts/leveling kits/suspension is dad would install it when I was little and I thought it was cool haha)
     
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    Not if you like it! That's a 2.75" lift (the max for those 6112's). The rear probably has had the springs replaced also which means the 5100's are the version that supports a limited lift.
    If your 4R is level - front to rear then the lift in the back is slight less then the front. If your truck still has the factory rake then the front/rear lift is most likely the same.
    This is why your 33" tires don't rub! LOL
    Only down side.... is prematurely wearing out the front differentials needle bearings. There is a ton of threads about that issue on this site.
    Long story short it's pretty easily fixed with a needle bearing swap to ECGS clamshell bushing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXIfHArtvF8
     
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  12. Mar 27, 2023 at 8:47 AM
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    Solid. Thanks for the feedback. I am going to try and see if I can get a mod list from the previous owner to see if he replaced this while he was at it.
     
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    it does say 6100 on the shock. Uh oh! My 6112s say 6112s on the sticker.

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