Suspension Shock Absorber Rear Right Monotube Toyota Tacoma 2004-1996 B8 5160 Bilstein

The Bilstein B8 5160 is a rear right remote reservoir monotube shock built specifically for 1996–2004 Toyota Tacoma applications running 0–1.5 inches of rear lift. It fits Base 4WD, SR5, Pre Runner, and Limited trims across the generation — this isn't a universal part shoehorned into place, it's application-specific.

The remote reservoir is what separates this from a conventional shock. It expands oil capacity and cooling surface area, which means damping stays consistent on repeated hard hits instead of fading when the heat builds. The 46mm monotube piston and velocity-sensitive digressive valving are tuned for this exact truck, not borrowed from a generic valving map. Stroke travel is 8.23 inches, collapsed length is 13.43 inches, extended length is 21.78 inches — the geometry fits without modification.

We like the installation details here. The 360-degree swivel banjo hose fitting gives you routing flexibility, the billet reservoir clamp is included, and both upper and lower mounts are 19mm eye-style for a clean swap. Zinc-plated finish holds up to the exposure that comes with off-road use.

Bilstein backs this with a limited lifetime warranty. If your first-gen Tacoma is running a mild rear lift and seeing serious off-road terrain, this shock delivers the damping consistency and durability that the build requires.