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Where to buy Bilstein 6112/5160

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoTim85, Feb 8, 2020.

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  1. Feb 9, 2020 at 5:39 PM
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    That makes more sense. Still a great deal.
     
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    sortof stock. 6112/5160, pro wheels and a tune.
    i ordered 6112/5100 from headstrong on friday night, shipped out. So they had at least one set in stock haha. I went with 5100s again in the rear, been fine with those. (i dont need the resi's, just another thing to collect MD salt.)
     
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  3. Feb 9, 2020 at 8:00 PM
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    Checked out Headstrong and Wheelers... great packages, but I'm only looking for the shocks and coils at this time. Going to be running stock height for now (still on stock wheels and tires).

    These two sites had the best prices (not assembled). Free shipping and no tax at both sites.

    https://www.shocksurplus.com/products/bilstein-6112-strut-spring-rear-5160-reservoir-shocks-set-2016-2018-toyota-tacoma-2wd?variant=14602560340017&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&gclid=CjwKCAiA1fnxBRBBEiwAVUouUoHoxo9GOvWqRxTnLfwdWa4nEO9i4zITiKvzqZ04_I8Yeu5_YwapURoCcCYQAvD_BwE
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    https://www.bilsteinlifts.com/shop/...2LnuGfzDNSCuyjIwXVMTOOIUuvKhrBvRoCpyoQAvD_BwE

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  4. Feb 10, 2020 at 3:27 PM
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    i'm about to pull the trigger on this setup myself, marie at headstrong has been awesome and answered my questions promptly and clearly. will probably order in the next day or two, i'm also getting new leaf pack. i didn't shop around too much as i'm happy with the customer service so far so maybe it's not the cheapest but i'm ok with that
     
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  5. Feb 10, 2020 at 3:33 PM
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    I keep hearing good things about them, so I will definitely consult them in the future if I need an expert opinion. I agree, good customer service can be worth a slightly higher cost. :thumbsup:

    Maybe I should have asked them to price match, though. Oh well. Have fun! :D
     
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  6. Feb 10, 2020 at 4:23 PM
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    I just ordered a set of 6112 5160 assembled from headstrong last week. 1,186 out the door. Set on the 3/4 I’m just looking for an inch or so upfront. Should be here this week
     
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  7. Feb 10, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    This is pretty much the exact set up I have been considering on my ‘19 Sport. Just looking for a bit more lift and a little bit of rake as I do put stuff in the back too, ie dirt, etc.

    Post some pictures when you get this installed and let us (me) Know how it goes and if it met your expectations.

    Lastly, for me my truck is also my daily driver so I’d be curious as to if it has any effects on your gas mileage.
     
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  8. Feb 10, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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    I will for sure. In my experience lift has little to do with MPG but tires and weight of them is everything. I just put the 4Runner pro wheels on last week with 265/70/17 bfg ko2 in a “C” rated. I just ran to Portland and back yesterday about 260 mile trip and got 17 average. My truck is a 6sp.

    I’ll get pics up once the suspension is on. But I feel it will be perfect for my needs.
     
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    Thank you for pointing that out. Very helpful post. :facepalm:
     
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    True....but you knew what he meant. :boink:
     
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    16 - 17 SR Manual = 5 Speed IIRC.
     
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    So I ended up putting in my order with Headstrong yesterday at 2pm MST and just got an email from UPS showing that three boxes are being delivered already today, and one on Friday. I'm not sure how that is possible but I'm stoked that the turnaround is so fast.
     
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  15. Feb 12, 2020 at 10:14 AM
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    Billies.jpg FYI - if you live where the salt/brine. Coat those 6112/5160's with something like Sharkhide. Mine looked 20yrs old after a one i winter. I wash truck min 3 times a week in winter. No finish left on rears. Need to pull them off in spring and get them painted/cerakote/?

    They look similar to these 5100's. (not mine)
     
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  16. Feb 12, 2020 at 10:21 AM
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    great idea. i'll look into the shark hide, thought i would just blast some fluid film on there but it might not be enough!
     
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  17. Feb 12, 2020 at 10:24 AM
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    FF might be enough, as long as you keep them coated. First winter they were on I didn't use anything. Learned lesson, Bilstein zinc finish is horrible/worthless. I now keep them FF until I can get them refinished.
     
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    just read up on shark hide, i'm going to try that, won't be installing until next weekend anyway... sounds like people have good results with it on the bilsteins. we don't use as much road salt in colorado as the good ol midwest (grew up in iowa!) but i do think they are using a brine on the roads now sometimes... i FF the crap out of the frame every fall since i got the truck so i don't want my shocks to get all corroded
     
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  19. Feb 12, 2020 at 10:39 AM
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    I've used the Sharkhide on my Aluma trailer, still looks like it's new after 10yrs.20180716_163741.jpg
     
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    I got mine at Wheeler's...good dudes over there.
     
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