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Bilstein 6112 & 5160 lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Miggyman18, Mar 1, 2020.

  1. Mar 1, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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    Miggyman18

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    So after 2 years of waiting and wife approval. Pulling the trigger on the lift.
    Doing the 6112 & 5160 set-up. Need some simple advise.

    Fronts:
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    Do I need UCA's? Not doing bumper. In the future a 275 / 70 /17 (not E load)

    Rears:
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    AAL: Not doing bumper. Not sure if i need it, But if i need it what are some options? would like to keep the ride smooth.

    Also Doing:
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    Trying to keep it Simple & Clean but specially cheat.

    Thank you Amigos
     
  2. Mar 1, 2020 at 7:27 PM
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    RushT

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    My plan too... just don't know when.
     
  3. Mar 1, 2020 at 7:30 PM
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    I just did a similar "lift" I did half in in the front, I think 3/2. And then the 5160's out back. Rides great.
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2020 at 7:32 PM
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    QuicksandTaco

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    5160’s don’t lift the rear. Aal is the only way.
     
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  5. Mar 1, 2020 at 7:33 PM
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    Aal 3 leaf or single. New leaf pack. Or blocks.

    single leaf I believe gets you a lift but doesn’t add any load capacity
     
  6. Mar 1, 2020 at 7:33 PM
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    I just did the same on my 19 OR no UCAs set 4/3 (1in) in the front and no lift in the back. 265/70/17 and I love it
     
  7. Mar 1, 2020 at 7:34 PM
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    How high are you lifting? If you go over 2” every one says get UCA’s
     
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  8. Mar 1, 2020 at 8:21 PM
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    Was thinking on a 2" on the front and thinking 1" for a complete level. I know for a 1" i have to do AAL
     
  9. Mar 1, 2020 at 8:23 PM
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    No rub? any trans vibrations? Drive shaft spacer kit needed?
     
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    You may want to consider installing the ECGS bushing as a preventative measure
     
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    Do these aftermarket kits smooth out the freeway bumps. I feel everything in my off-road in some lanes compared to my wife’s highlander. It’s my daily driver and I want the versatility to be comfortable on my commute to work and off road on weekends.
     
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    Same exact boat. Don’t think we can make our Tacoma’s as smooth as a Highlander. I got to drive my coworkers Tacoma yesterday with King suspension and it was still pretty rough but smoother than Bilstein 6112 on roads. I’ve read that Kings shine offroad.
     
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    is it needed? only doing a 2" in the front. what about 1"?
     
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    Today i installed 6112s on the highest setting, front of the truck sits about 1" higher than the rear(all stock in back) , test drove it like that 60mph no vibrations. I ordered a 2" block for the rear.
     
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    No problems at all.. manual transmission, I didn’t do anything to the back except change shocks. Aligned fine and drives perfect.
     
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    maybe I’ll weight it down with sliders and a rtt to smooth out the ride and save my back.
     
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    trying to ball in budget here man,lol. kings too much $$$
     
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    I think 6112's on 3/2 are much smoother than stock on the highway.
     
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  20. Mar 2, 2020 at 3:57 AM
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    sortof stock. 6112/5160, pro wheels and a tune.
    i did 6112/5100 about a week ago- 5/4 and a 3 leaf progressive AAL. no vibes.
    I also have a dclb. you might not need any driveline spacers, i didn’t.

    i had 5100 in the front at 5th clip with a .25” spacer, and 5100 out back with 1” lift blocks. the new suspension is super smooth.
    also- the hype with the 3 leaf AAL is true, it is a massive improvement over a block, also no more axle wrap, very smooth.
     
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