How to EASILY Install Bilstein 5100 Lift Tacoma 3rd Gen 

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This is how all DIY videos should be...zero BS.

Team oil drop I just let everyone on tacoma world to check out your channel. Love the way you explain work on 3rd gen tacoma's. Keep up the great work.

crazy, you're the only one who didn't disconnect the sway bar or UCA. definitely using this vid when i swap my 6112s in.

I've watched a bunch of videos about Tacoma front suspension videos - and this was BY FAR the BEST - to the point, clear, concise. Thanks a ton!!

Best video by far. Super clear and thanks for the torque specs

Most excellent! I just did my '23 SR5 after watching this video. In the past I've done the spring compressing method, and your method was by far way easier. I'm always skeptical of videos being overly edited and leaving me scratching my head. BUT, this video was straight forward and no BS. I usually rank my projects by how many beers have to be consumed, but I didn't even need one until it was time to clean up. No tools were thrown, no f-bomb melt downs, no cut knuckles, and my wife even brought me a samich! BTW, I went with the 4th ring, 1.5 lift, and the truck is nearly dead nuts level. CHEERS!!!

Thanks for creating this. Alternatively, I had a local shop mount the struts in spring coils. 50 bucks, and I didn't risk breaking my face

These videos are remarkably well done. I'm gonna try to replace the serpentine belt on my 2016 Taco thanks to your other video. Subscribed! Good luck with the channel!

You explained everything in less than 5 minutes! I will be following this when I do my install. Thanks

Installing this today! I love that it’s short and straight to the point and really appreciate the torque specs, going to be watching this video and doing it all step by step hahaha

Excellent video! Tremendously appreciate you making this available.

Thanks so much for putting this video together, just installed the TRD lift kit and this was super helpful for the front. I’ve never done a lift before and it took about 2.5 hours for the front. The 2nd side only took 40 minutes.

Best video I’ve seen covering this, thanks!!

Cannot thank you enough for showing this! Awesome! Just plain Awesome!

Watched this a few times. I just got my Bilsteins and Ebach 1" rear blocks. I was going to take it to a shop because of watching other videos. It looks like it will be no problem. The hard part is going to be finding an reputable allignment shop. Thank you.

I appreciate your video a lot. It helped me to do this on my 16 Tacoma today. I want to save someone else some heartache by mentioning something that I did not figure out until I got my truck back together and my alignment done. I noticed my top bushings were not compressed as much as they should and just played it off as maybe they were using different bushing material that was stronger. I had the top nuts completely tight with lots of thread showing. Here was my issue. I didn’t realize when I dropped my old shocks that the bottom top hat bushings had came out with them🤦🏻‍♂️. That’s what the bottom washer is for on the new shocks, the old lower top hat bushing sits in that washer. Thankfully I couldn’t let go why my truck drove fine and was quiet but was not satisfied with why those top bushings wouldn’t compress. I’ll be hopefully disassembling this week to put the lower top hat bushings back in to prevent damage to the shock studs. I’m not sure why Bilstein would not include these anyway as you are already replacing the top bushing. But lessons learned 😂.

You just answered a ton of questions I had. Definitely subbing now! Thanks for the vid all meat no fluff

I did this exact lift in the same way. Worked perfectly. Good vid!

Great video and very informative. I’m looking to do this to my truck along with the rear.

Just found your channel , love it!

Thank you for the video and for providing the proper torque specs after the mods, much appreciated it….

Love the content bro!! Gold as always!

Outstanding tutorial

Hey Tyler, as always great video, your rig looks great!

Thank you for the torque specs. I appreciate it very much.

Dope ass vids bruh. Keep ‘em comin.

that locking adjustable wrench is such a nice tool to have for this job.

Great video, thanks!!

Same in tundra and 4runner have done all 3 off this one video !

Dig your videos thanks for being clear

Passenger side was easy, driver side just dont wanna go in straight lol, almost done! Just gotta get over to get the allignment done afterwards. Old ones were definitely due for replacement, bushings almost completely shot and all the rubber breaking down.

Wow thank you!! That was easier than changing the oil with that funky oil filter. I didn't get mad and need to use any swear words or throw any wrenches.😊👍👍

Wonder if I can get this done with my bottle jack.. 🤔 I may need to find a floor jack. Thank you for another clear & informative vid 🙏 Got the rear shocks in, going to do front end on Monday.

Awesome vid man thank you, you just gave me the confidence to take this on myself. My only question is will this improve ride quality? I drive a lot of highway.

Thanks for the video

oh boy here we go, found the next replacement job :D new shocks and struts. That looks relatively easy.....4600 vs 5100....prolly just get the adjustable in case I change my mind later.

My plan was to use the 2 inch setting but after seeing the 1.1 inch on yours I may not. Looks pretty level

Well done video

Such a great video! Are the components and process nearly identical for the 1st gen Tundra?

Very informative, thanks. Most likely going to go with a similar set up height but might as well change the rear shocks to 5100s as well, and install a clamshell bushing for the diff. At this height, do you think it would be necessary to install a diff and/or sway bar drop brackets as well?

Great videos. Just discovered but what’s your background. Mechanic or just an awesome DIY er? Not that matters just curious

I just did this lift by watching your video. I put the clip on the middle setting with no lift in the rear. After the alignment it sits pretty level. My question is what size tires, wheels, and ofset can i use without any cutting or rubbing? I want a nice aggressive look. Thanks for the video and for any help on my tires!!

I like your disclaimer at the end. You should unsubscribe from trucks all together if yours is INTENTIONALLY taller in the front!

Love this channel. Have y’all done replacing brake pads yet?

Am I the only 1 who’s loving the music choice here?

Great vid. I do have the bump stops so what am I doing with the thicker flat washer ? Thanks

Hey man! Love your videos. Just wondering if it affected your gas mileage at all?

Any need to re-calibrate the sensor on grill? Also, Thank You for your service.

Opinions on keeping OEM springs or aftermarket on these 5100s? And why Thanks 🍻

awesome video!!! whats the torque spec for the shock nut ontop?

Maybe someone can help? I have a stock 2006 Tacoma TRD Prerunner 2WD. The shocks are bad and I will be replacing them. Do I need to replace the strut springs or can I use the old ones? Also, What shocks do you recommend for the truck" I am thinking about getting the Bilstein 4600's. If I want to raise the front level Should I use the 5100's?

Sooooooo we need more content.

Can I install this on a ‘21 Tacoma? I installed a front grille guard and I can feel the weight change in the steering so I am looking at installing a suspension kit.

Did you ended up installing the large flat washers on your bumpstops? I have a 23 taco wonder and installing the bilstein this weekend. Curious if i have to install the washers on my bumpstops

Woah.. I just got 5100's to pair with 2" OME lift springs. Would I need a spring compressor to re-install? or not necessary?

i’m trying to put the 19mm bolts back on but they just won’t reach. if i jack any further i come off the stands. what am i doing wrong?

With this method of installing, do I need to worry about compressing the coil springs? It seems like you just throw the shock right in there… Thank you

ok, i really dont want to loosent the a arm mount bolts, there a way i can do this withought loosening the lower a arm mount bolts?

I'm a little worried on the spring decompress. Will be my first time doing this. Any advice?

By the way, my truck is almost identical! Colorado plates and all!

Question for you, when I take it for alignment can I just take it Toyota or do I need a special off road store?

Did you not install the drivers side spacer? To fix the taco lean or is that only a 2nd Gen thing?

I have minimum knowledge of how things work. I've never done lifts on any vehicle before, would you recommend it? Also for the rear, how do you make it even with the front?

Truck looks great ! Is the rear lifted as well ?

Hey man where did you purchase your Bilstein 5100 shocks? Looking to replicate your work soon on my own truck!

Where did you get these torque specs? It seems every video and forum I look on has different specs

My front driver side sags .25” more than passenger. What are thoughts on different clip setting side to side to address the issue. (New truck, low miles)

Where did you get the 103 ft lb torque the front lower ball joint? I believe is 113 ft lb

Awesome videos man! Quick question. Where did you get the torque specs from? I just did my lift yesterday but the torque specs don't match yours and I want to make sure I used the right specs. Thanks!

What year model is the Tacoma used in this video ? Fantastic tutorial by the way.

So if I had an assembled coil over would I just unfasten the 3 bolts at the top instead of the middle one?

How’s the driving experience between stock and the bilstein shocks?

If I do the 1.5 in the front, would I need a 1.5 block in the back?

You can just install a front strut like that??? I thought you had to take the top plate out and use a spring press and assemble the whole thing before putting it back in

Even with stock high is alignment necessary?

Would this be similar for a 2014 sr5 ?

This is great thanks. It looks like the tacoma is quit level with the 11/2 lift? I was thinking 2" but maybe this is too much?

If i have a 2” lift 1” spacer to get that 2 inches and wanna get rid of it an go with these 5100’s what setting would i put them at??

Do you have to do a realignment after?

So what is the biggest tire this will allow?

Any reason this wouldn’t work with coilovers? I had mine installed no prob but couldn’t get the lca all the way back up. It would lift off the stands when I jacked it back up.

2 inch Bilsteins with NO spacer is the best way to lift a Tacoma. Go next size up ONLY on your tire size & you won't have any problems. Go bigger pay the price in repairs & multiple alignment issues & worse MPG. It's a Tacoma not a F350.

anyone know where i can buy 5100’s?

What should I put in the rear though? I’ve looked on their website and all the numbers are confusing

How come my 5100 only came 4 circlip

How much lift did it give you?

wtf my lca doesn’t drop its springy

That's the way you want to do it when you don't have a spring compressor.

Where’s Lana? Videos would be 1000x better

That is not a 1.1 inch lift 😂

would replacing the stock to 5100 front only, level the front of the truck?

Can I install this on a ‘21 Tacoma? I installed a front grille guard and I can feel the weight change in the steering so I am looking at installing a suspension kit.