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5100 Bilsteins on the rear of a 1990 4R?

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by SORunner, Jun 15, 2019.

  1. Jun 15, 2019 at 8:12 PM
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    SORunner

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    Anyone know which 5100 fits the factory shock mounts with 3 to 4 inches of lift?
    I know the early Tundra model is the right length but the lower mount is small bushing for thru bolt. The 90 Runner is large eyelet with large OD rubber bushing.
     
  2. Jun 17, 2019 at 9:16 AM
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    Our 1.5"-3" rear shock is the 1st Gen Tundra Bilstein 24-100144 rear shock with a 3/4" poly bushing pressed in. These are in stock and ready to go!
     
  3. Jun 17, 2019 at 3:57 PM
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    Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately I tried to order a set of 5100 from a Nationally recognized company and told after a week delay that they couldn’t fit rear-shocks for my 90. I got the Tundra shock info from a second company and bought the shocks there. However as it seems by your description that you solve the lower bushing size issue by replacing the bushing to fit the stock Toyota lower mount. Is this correct? Can you supply me with this bushing as I already have the shocks? Thanks!
     
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    Correct on the bushing. We definitely can! Stop by the shop and we can sell you some.
     
  5. Jun 19, 2019 at 8:04 PM
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    The Crew at Wheelers took great care of me and my 90 Runner! The 5100 Bilstein shocks setup is absolutely the right call. Damps the ARB bars up front and lift coils with air bags just like it should! Feels like it’s on rails with 4 inches of lift and 33s. Sweet smooth street ride , in the dirt will be vastly improved as well. Thanks to Wheelers for the great info and access to the right shocks and bushings to make it happen!
     
  6. Jun 20, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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    :bowdown:
     
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    So are the 1st gen tundra 5100’s with the bushing swap the way to go with the 1990 4Runner? If so, I want em! Where do I get em?
     

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