Bilstein 5100s on Tacoma SR5 - Before & After 

Haha. Tearing it up on the trails. Lol.

very nice setups guys, Im a big fan of simple tacomas without all the expensive bullshit

SR5 may not have a locking diff, but it does have an auto LSD that engages when you turn traction control off. I'm not a hardcore offroader but I do like to explore from time to time, haven't gotten stuck yet! Great vid.

Nice baby music

You are refreshingly honest Mike.

Lift it the way you want. It doesnt matter how you lift it as long as you like it. We welcome all to the wheeling community and some of the hate comments you get are probably from people that dont go wheeling at all other than stunnting in the mall parking lot.

lol you can drive that trail in 2wd

Bilstein 5100's all the way! I installed them on my 03 4Runner three years ago , after being a KYB Fan for a long time. I will never go back to anything else but Bilstein. I don't do off roading, just a freeway and normal streets, and with bilstein 5100's, it keeps the 4Runner planted well on the road, hardly any sway bounce, helps with gas mileage a bit on longer drives, it leveled the front real nice by moving the snap ring without any spacer, and kept the stock ride but a lot firmer and still comfy for the family... There is a reason why the Bilstein 5100's are very popular, and I just described just a few benefits of it for someone that is not a 4X4 kinda guy..

I like the sr5 , better value for the money

Wow, great content! Check us out on IG @Overland.Nation we would like to feature you!

Don’t mind the haters, bro. I enjoy the channel.

My Uncle would drive that Sh@% in a 1965 Buick Station Wagon with a trailer at night. with us kids in the back. 40mph.

Awesome! Getting ready to put the Bilstein 5100s on taco saving up !

So my 2 year old heard the music and said “awe baby” so yeah... it’s baby music bro

I tow a fifth wheel with my 2017 Tacoma TRD Offroad. I did 2 in the front, 1 in the rear and love the stance. I also increased the tires from 70s to 75s (31" to 32" tires). I hate the sagging look, so I left some rake.

The music is depressing sound's like a baby getting ready for a nap🤦‍♂️👶...lol other than that kool video...🤙

I have the Toyota Tacoma TRD sport sport 2018 and I was wondering if these came out with bad transmissions?

LOL, whoooosheeeeep! (whip sound with the wife)... just kidding with you. happy wife, happy life.

I just add a spacer on my tacoma and the ride is not that good. Leave it stock or get a real suspension.

My 2009 Trd Access cab has this same set up....Love it!!!

Do you get much lift with just the shocks?

Dig the heck out of the tacos

Nice I cant wait to get my Tacoma by June ..to go out camping a little

Cheap lift is a 265/75/26 BFG KO2.

Can you post a list or add a link of the parts that he used?

A block lift is fine. I had one for years with no issues.

Those rims look so much better with the bigger all terrains

The SR5 4x4 is the better value without a doubt, especially if you plan to mod it.

Great video, that’s an awesome truck

Get a new wife that approves the $400 5100's

The cvt tent in the rear helps with Traction also ..

Thank you for the video. He said he added a diff drop is that necessary? Reason for asking is I’m doing the Bilstein 5100 front and back the front will be on the 4th clip at 1.5 inches and adding a 1 inch spacer in the back. Plus I’m going with the 265/75R/16 tires. Let me know what you think.

you do uber in ur truck...WOW. CHEAP WALMART TAXI

Is that sr5 a 4x4?

What is the needle bearing you spoke about & where does it go ?

Are you on FB and instagram? Im out in your area, Prineville. Did the RC 2" front and ko2 265/75/16s. More stuff to come...pics on instagram.

Can you please tell me which 5100's i need and what add a leaf Matt used ... i have a 2016 SR5 Access Cab and want to add the exact same set up Thanks

That is awsome thank you for that I just bought a 2019 SR5 and I wasn't sure if it would be worth setting it up for our Landing because it wasn't a 4 x 4 but this video here just put all my doubts to rest thank you so much now i cant wait to get started...👍👍

Brother you don’t have to explain yourself to the haters. Someone will always have something to say. Spend within your means and enjoy the hobby. Gorgeous trucks btw.

What’s the difference in the ride?

Would you say that with the 1.55 in front and 2 rear, that you still have an adequate amount of usable rake for light to moderate hauling?

The install on my Tacoma was more than $500, not counting parts that’s another $1800.

How many inches of lift with the Bilstein and add a leaf?

Very Nice GENTS

Good video but it’s all over the place. Can’t tell who has what on what truck. I like Matt’s set up but can’t tell what he fully did to it because you guys kept going between both trucks. Very confusing. A full breakdown on Matt’s truck would be nice. Thx

Worked out perfect

Is the sr5 a 4x4 model or 4x2? Where I am @ here in Cali there is no dealership that sells the sr5 4x4 I would have to go to Az to get one. I presently own 2017 trd offroad 4x2 has locking dif though been tempted to sell it get a 4x4 model.

I get mine for my 2000 tundra in 2 weeks. I hope they are good. My shocks are so worn out

Those rear shocks are upside down. The boot goes down. Also notice the writing is upside down.

Of all the Tacos that should immediately receive the TRD Pro grill and be completely de-badged... the SR5 is IT...

Very nice trucks. What is the front diff drop?? I will do coil overs in the future(they seem better than spacers) I put Firestone air bags in the rear, they have been great. Can adjust height/load at will. Improved ride.

Looks like the rear shocks are on upside down

What in the world is that in back of the white tacoma a barbecuer?

Music 👎🏿

I got the bilstien 5100 installed on max setting and the front takes bumps hard. How us your front end?

Is Matt using his stock wheels on the sr5? I want to upgrade but can’t afford to buy new wheels.

trucks look good but what can you say about the ride quality with the 5100's compared to stock? Do you notice any obvious or subtle differences driving highway/road AND offroad? looking forward to your reply.

$500 isn’t anything on a truck lol

love the honesty and the humbleness (if that's a word) of your post (liked and subscribed), thanks!

Sweet im actually thinking of doing the same thing as you mike. Just picked up my trd off road model and it came with bilstien set up ride is smooth hate to ruin it by pre loading the front like the sr5.

Mike, do you know if Matt had any issues with the tires rubbing with the 265-75R16. I’m planning on doing the same but want to re-gear to 4.88or 5.29 on my 017 TRD OffRoad. Do you know who’s “Add-A-Leaf” Matt used on his SR5 ?

You're not alone. There's plenty of folks out there who don't want to lose the utility purpose of a truck to a monstrous lift. I think I'm going with the 6112's and 5100's w/3 pack. But what exactly were you guys talking about feeling a vibration and fixing it after lifting?

Does the sr5 come 4x4 and manual ??!?

Is this china hat area by bend Oregon?

Last Summer I bought an 06 4Runner with only 62,800 miles on it, and it's the Sport Edition. I hated the Xreas suspension it had, besides I think one was starting to leak. I put the Bilstein 5100's all around and that made a huge difference, I kept the same ht because I don't off road, and didn't need the lift. If anyone is contemplating buying the Bilstein's, trust me, they are worth it.

Did your friend go to a specific shop? If not, you guys know of any good shops in the Portland metro area?

What’s your recommendation for a full 3” lift on a 2020 SR5 access cab? I just use it as a daily.. no off-roading. I just want the look but I also don’t want any other components getting strained or damaged. What do you think?

So I just want to make sure I’m clear. Matt’s trucks only has the bilstein 5100’s front and rear and an add a leaf in the rear as well? That’s a nice stance and not too bad of a price

I just did a spacer lift 2.5” front and 1” rear, but maybe in the future might go with some bilsteins once you start working with the suspension it’s a piece of cake with the right tools man!

I also am very nice to my Tacoma (18trd trd sport) with spacer lift for bigger tires. It's great. I'll probably upgrade after the stock shocks start showing wear. It's not easy to replace parts that are still new.

don't sell me garbage

tire size of the SR5?

What leaf did he buy?

The 1500 are about $1,400 here in Oregon to lift with a shop doing the work! Here in Salem OR Salem off road will do It for $1,390 with a add a leaf

Is the intro of the SR5 before the lift or after?

Impressive

Whats the model of the add a leaf did you put?

Both look good, however, I’ve never really been a fan of the KO2’s. I’d rather run the Wildpeaks.

what size are the tires on ur truck?

Great video 👍 ,, wondering if Matt had before and after measurements ??

I’m confused 😱 So if I get bilstein all I do is the shocks in front and that’s it ?

What size tires are they?

Ha! Mall Crawler!

What size tires did he have on b4 the lift

Is that tacoholic

I cant.. rofl

Good video. But the twinkle twinkle little porn star music has got to go.

I can do this in my moms Astro van 🚐 lol

Doesnt adjusting the clip setting higher put more stress on struts, like the spacers?

Spacers will destroy your stock front shocks over time !

Is the 2018 TRD Sport Toyota Tacoma capable to go off roading ?

Never buy a black color car/truck.

I like the music. Who does this?

Are the new tires on the stock SR5 wheels?