1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Dobinsons and bilstein 5100s

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Ar16545, Aug 12, 2020.

  1. Aug 12, 2020 at 2:37 PM
    #1
    Ar16545

    Ar16545 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2020
    Member:
    #15715
    Messages:
    15
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2020 4runner sr5p
    SO STOKED HOW THIS TURNED OUT!20200812_163010.jpg 20200812_163053.jpg
     
    White TuRD, doc4216, erfer1 and 8 others like this.
  2. Aug 12, 2020 at 6:31 PM
    #2
    j485

    j485 New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2020
    Member:
    #15106
    Messages:
    30
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2020 OR Premium
    Very nice. I’m thinking about going with this same setup. Are the 5100s on the 0 clip? How’s the ride compared to stock?
     
  3. Aug 13, 2020 at 12:01 AM
    #3
    Ar16545

    Ar16545 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2020
    Member:
    #15715
    Messages:
    15
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2020 4runner sr5p
    Yes they are set at 0. As far as the ride is concerned; it feels as smooth as stock going over these rough Illinois roads. Also eliminated the "floating" feeling I got while driving. All around very pleased.
     
  4. Aug 13, 2020 at 12:53 AM
    #4
    JET4

    JET4 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2018
    Member:
    #8147
    Messages:
    3,648
    Gender:
    Male
    Southeast, Va.
    looks good
     
  5. Aug 13, 2020 at 6:17 AM
    #5
    fajitas21

    fajitas21 New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2016
    Member:
    #2395
    Messages:
    1,344
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Lee
    Collierville, TN
    Vehicle:
    2020 ORP
    Custom scratches
    Looks close to mine, so naturally I love it. :)
     
    Ar16545[OP] likes this.
  6. Aug 13, 2020 at 7:14 PM
    #6
    ThePnsh3r

    ThePnsh3r New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2020
    Member:
    #15397
    Messages:
    427
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRDOP
    What size tires are those?
     
  7. Oct 2, 2020 at 1:26 PM
    #7
    Ar16545

    Ar16545 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2020
    Member:
    #15715
    Messages:
    15
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2020 4runner sr5p
    265-70r17 sorry about the late response.
     
  8. Oct 2, 2020 at 3:13 PM
    #8
    erfer1

    erfer1 New Member

    Joined:
    May 17, 2020
    Member:
    #14364
    Messages:
    206
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    SW NM
    Vehicle:
    2019 Limited
    That looks great!
     
  9. Oct 3, 2020 at 5:37 AM
    #9
    dss8653

    dss8653 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2020
    Member:
    #17034
    Messages:
    16
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dan
    BARTLET, TN
    Vehicle:
    2021 SR5 Premium 4WD Midnight Black Metallic
    That setup looks great! From a relative suspension noob, what is set at 0 mean? Is that the setting that would bring it level or higher?
     
  10. Oct 3, 2020 at 5:54 AM
    #10
    runner4it

    runner4it New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2020
    Member:
    #16000
    Messages:
    90
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Vehicle:
    2020 4Runner ORP
    Yes. On bilstein struts there are different settings when you assemble them for 0" lift up to i think 2.5" lift. With after market springs i think they only suggest 0 setting.
     
  11. Oct 3, 2020 at 6:52 AM
    #11
    dss8653

    dss8653 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2020
    Member:
    #17034
    Messages:
    16
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dan
    BARTLET, TN
    Vehicle:
    2021 SR5 Premium 4WD Midnight Black Metallic
    Ok, thanks. So the aftermarket springs are bringing it to level, not the 5100s?
     
  12. Oct 3, 2020 at 8:14 AM
    #12
    runner4it

    runner4it New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2020
    Member:
    #16000
    Messages:
    90
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Vehicle:
    2020 4Runner ORP
    Yes. I dont know the part numbers but by the looks of it its probably 2" lift in the front 1" in the rear
     
  13. Oct 3, 2020 at 8:47 AM
    #13
    doc4216

    doc4216 New Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2018
    Member:
    #6112
    Messages:
    368
    Gender:
    Female
    First Name:
    Shannon
    The Land of Cle
    Vehicle:
    2015 SR5 Premium
    Dasaíta HU, Bilstein 5100s, AT Tires, Coveted grill lights
    Looks great! Job well done
     
  14. Oct 10, 2020 at 6:32 PM
    #14
    FrankORP916

    FrankORP916 New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 29, 2020
    Member:
    #15831
    Messages:
    16
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Frank
    Vehicle:
    2020 4runner Off Road Premium
    Morimoto XB LED, OEM AUDIO PLUS, TRD SKID PLATE/ROOF RACK/EXHAUST
    looks really good.
     
  15. Oct 11, 2020 at 8:11 AM
    #15
    Ar16545

    Ar16545 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2020
    Member:
    #15715
    Messages:
    15
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2020 4runner sr5p
    Exactly what runner4it said . 2inch in the front 1 inch in rear. I was wanting to lift and level it. I wanted to get rid of the stock rake it had and after the install as you can see there still is some but honestly....i love it. To me the small rake that is left gives it the perfect stance. I may be biased also
     
  16. Oct 11, 2020 at 12:55 PM
    #16
    Toyotafvr

    Toyotafvr New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2020
    Member:
    #15407
    Messages:
    55
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joe
    Looks perfect !
     
    Ar16545[OP] likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top