Here's Why Bilstein 5100s are so Popular

In this video I do an overview of the Bilstein 5100s and cover a few reasons why they are a huge improvement over your stock 4Runner suspension.

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[pkonolan]

When the time came to replace the Bilstein 4600’s on my ‘09 Tacoma, I went with the 5100’s and did a 2.5 inch lift (approximately) on the front and the back, with an add-a-leaf to accomplish the rear lift (all from Toy-Tec Lifts). The whole project took about 3 hours and the results were absolutely brilliant. Since it was a modest lift, it didn’t even impact the alignment much at all. These shocks are amazing. It is almost as if they know what type of terrain you are on and handle beautifully whether one the highway, in snow and ice or pounding a rocky trail. The rear spring addition also made towing a lot more solid.

[ChrisDIYerOklahoma]

Testimony time here. I had Bilstein 5100's on my 2014 Chevy Silverado 4x4. LOVED them. I sold that truck and bought a new 2021 GMC Sierra AT4 (6.2L) with Ranchos. The rear Ranchos are pathetic...so much looseness and bounce. In fact, when you are on pavement and go over a speedbump, the rear end "jounce" actually causes the tire to loose traction. Ranchos might be alright off-road, but on pavement...they don't feel controlled or planted. Just ordered Bilstein 5100's rear shocks for my new truck...and will likely get front 5100's for the front struts before too long. Great video. Stiffness (as you demonstrated in this video) doesn't necessarily "mean" rough riding. In fact, pretty much the opposite in my experience. And I am old.

[jamesdewer]

Thank you for being concise! No massive lead up or self aggrandizement BS. Straight up facts!

[bobsokoloski]

I've had them on my 4runner for a year now and I love them. Nice ride and good response. Also they help eliminate the back tipping at take off and setup for better acceleration.

[nostrilnick]

I just finished putting 5100s on my '21 4R ORP. I can confirm everything you said. The ride is definitely noticeably firmer, but not egregiously so. The handling is also noticeably tighter and brake dive, while not gone, is greatly minimized. On the brake dive, what I noticed is that, not only didn't it dive as much, you don't have that immediate, rapid dip in the nose. Instead, it's slower, more controlled. In the front, I went with the second notch (0.85" lift). For me, this makes the front wheel arch gap (visually) the same front and back, rather than the stock smaller gap in the front vs. back. Overall, I'd recommend them for an early mod, especially if you aren't planning to climb Mt. Everest with it. [edit] BTW... I did the job myself and it took me an afternoon to do it with all the jacking, removing skids, etc for the first time (Would be quicker the next time). I used the "no spring compressor" method and am a convert to it (I've changed struts on many of my other cars).

[joninva]

5100s on rears from 2013 to 2020. Still good. Boots went hard but shocks are fine. Great shocks. Off-road almost every day too.

[dixyk]

Thanks for the adjustable ring explanation. It helped me figure out what's wrong with my car's height and horrible ride.

[kevinvoyer]

I’ll agree the 5100 is the only way to go. I just installed them on the rear of my 2019 Colorado Crew Cab 4x4, V6, I have the fronts, but need to have them installed for me with the help of a friend that works at a Chevy dealer as a technician, that has everything he needs at his home garage. I noticed a huge difference in just the rears and I know once we get the fronts mounted at the 1.5” raised high the difference will be great! I also tow a travel trailer that weighs as much as 6, 500 at the most, 5, 800 normally. That I have towed since the rears were added and there is NO extra rebound after crossing nearby train tracks I’ve gone o er a dozen times! I can’t wait to see off road! My last Colorado was an Ext Cab Z71, with what Chevy calls off road suspension, but the only difference I feel is the stiffness, but I’ll have about 28% more compression travel in front with the 5100, than a stock truck! I can’t wait!

[chestrockwell]

Got these on my 2000 grand cherokee WJ with a 3 inch lift...very nice ride and response

[Offshore]

It’s looking good. Heads up, you may need a jack block or a different jack in case you ever get a flat due to that increased wheel travel.

[dennisfossey]

Just installed the Bilsteins 5100's on my Nissan Xterra, now to install new leafsprings & upper, lower ball joints & tie rod ends to complete the project. By the way like the surfski & the bike, can't beat adventure..

[kuzkuz]

This is a Great video description with a lot of passion for developing the ultimate ride. The stock 4runner suspension works very well for drivers that like the soft plush ride. Some 4runner owners don't speed up and stop short quickly. Some 4runner owners like the soft suspension and learn to break the vehicle early and softly. Many 4runner drivers do not drive aggressively. Many 4r drivers brake early enough that the "nose dive" doesn't exist. Many 4runner owners do not want a stiff and bouncy pickup truck ride. Many 4runner owners enjoy the soft plush ride of the stock suspension. Do not assume that Bilstein 5100s are a HUGE improvement over stock 4Runner suspension. This video is for drivers who desire a more racy car. This is a very well made sincere and honest video.

[thumperjr]

Can't wait to see the final product

[chiefynutz]

If you lift the front, make sure you realign your headlights. Otherwise you will blind everyone at night coming the opposite direction

[evanm]

Can’t compare old worn parts with new parts.

[robbwolf]

I have Bilstein shocks on all of my VW's. (Westy, TDI Tourareg, 2017 AllTrack) Solid product!

[oilspeculatorhater]

Great information and presentation. Thank you.

[tomfrantz]

Good safety practice. Great video. Thank You.

[viixiconik]

Running 5100 series ride height adjustable strut on my 2014 Silverado on highest ring along with rear shocks. Definitely better then stock.

[johnniemeyer]

If you want it level use the top clip we use 5100 and 6112 all the time at work