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Bilsteins 5160 Reservoir shocks review

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by SportV8, Jul 15, 2020.

  1. Jul 15, 2020 at 8:44 PM
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    SportV8

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    Just wanted to get any feedback back on these shocks
     
  2. Oct 26, 2020 at 10:03 PM
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    Mr. Banks

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    Borla Catback Dual Exhaust, Daystar/Spidertracks spacers, 06’ LED tail swap, Limited map light/homelink swap, AVH-4200NEX Nav/stereo upgrade, blacked out headlights, full LED exterior lights upgrade, riding on Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac's. AWAITING: LED interior swap, C4 Lo-Pro Winch Bumper, Warn Winch, Sherpa Roof Rack, Bilstein 6112/5160!
    It just so happens I ordered these today with 6112’s. Will update upon installation.

    while I am waiting on them to arrive, does anyone suggest rear springs?
     
    Last edited: Oct 29, 2020
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  3. Nov 17, 2020 at 10:20 PM
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    TriaxT4R

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    Bilstein 6112/5160 (3/2), Icon 2” rear springs, Fuel Anza, Ridge Grappler 285/70-17
    I’ve had them for 1.5 years, it’s a pretty good set up with icon 2” (1/4 spacer on driver) I don’t normally have more then 25lbs extra in the rear but when I’ve loaded it with 150 lbs or so it still drives great on and off road.
    Normal daily driving is great, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy them. Even with stock springs it drove nice.
     
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  4. Nov 18, 2020 at 3:44 AM
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    Mr. Banks

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    Borla Catback Dual Exhaust, Daystar/Spidertracks spacers, 06’ LED tail swap, Limited map light/homelink swap, AVH-4200NEX Nav/stereo upgrade, blacked out headlights, full LED exterior lights upgrade, riding on Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac's. AWAITING: LED interior swap, C4 Lo-Pro Winch Bumper, Warn Winch, Sherpa Roof Rack, Bilstein 6112/5160!
    i paired them with the 2007-2009 FJ cruiser springs, which were really bilstein springs, part number ending in -24 I believe. The 5160’s are here I just need the 6112 and rear springs now.
     
  5. Nov 18, 2020 at 1:21 PM
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    TriaxT4R

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    Bilstein 6112/5160 (3/2), Icon 2” rear springs, Fuel Anza, Ridge Grappler 285/70-17
    Nice! I have the 6112 as well, I put both on top notch with 1/4 spacer driver. But I would recommend UCAs if you do that.
     

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