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Bilstein 6112 vs. 5100

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by SD2GATaco, Nov 20, 2015.

  1. Nov 20, 2015 at 10:02 AM
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    Anyone have experience with both products? Are the 6112's really worth the extra money? I'm about to buy a lift and kinda on the fence between these 2. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
     
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  2. Nov 20, 2015 at 10:03 AM
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    What are your goals for the lift? Do you want to be at 3 inches or under?
     
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  3. Nov 20, 2015 at 10:09 AM
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    Would like to be between 2.5-3. Enough to stuff some 285's under there without any major scrubbing. I had the Toytec lift on my last truck with 5100's all around. Just wondered if the 6112's were a huge ride improvement
     
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  4. Nov 20, 2015 at 10:11 AM
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    doesnt matter your amount of lift.... 285s will require trimming regardless.... suspension cycles the same amount on any amount of lift.
     
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    What he said
     
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  6. Nov 20, 2015 at 10:20 AM
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    You are correct. My main question is is the overall ride quality so much better to justify the substantial price increas?
     
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    @Unchained 5150, I noticed you went with the rear icon non resi over the 5100's. Mind if ask you why you decided that?
     
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  8. Nov 20, 2015 at 10:51 AM
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    Just to match the Mall Princess up with the Icon 1.5 Progressive AAL
     
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