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Bilstein 6112

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by KnoxTac0713, Mar 15, 2016.

  1. Mar 24, 2020 at 2:06 PM
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    Do you have a link to procedure and the product?
     
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  3. Mar 24, 2020 at 2:17 PM
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    Anyone running spc UCAs?
     
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  4. Mar 24, 2020 at 2:18 PM
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  5. Mar 24, 2020 at 2:33 PM
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    Do they have greasable bushings with zerk fittings?
     
  6. Mar 24, 2020 at 2:35 PM
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    No they do not. Maybe a Teflon lubricant would do the trick?
     
  7. Mar 24, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    Check your hood as well. Sometimes they a little loose, and move side to side - and squeak.
     
  8. Mar 24, 2020 at 8:58 PM
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    Is it possible to get 3" inch of lift from this setup, maybe with a spacer?
     
  9. Mar 24, 2020 at 9:05 PM
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    I'm interested to know how the Eibachs ride and handle the weight. I'm planning the suspension build now for my 2020 DCLB OR and I was planning on going with the 6112s, but I want to make sure whatever I install will be capable of handling any weight I will add in the future.
     
  10. Mar 24, 2020 at 9:12 PM
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    Got them today. Will report soon. Once the bilstein 650lb spring are available again, i'd recommend buying that.

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  11. Mar 25, 2020 at 5:07 AM
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    Your truck is already 1" higher due to being a 3rd gen. I am not sure you would want to go up another 3"s without doing anything more drastic like cutting your crossmember and putting in a 4-6 inch lift.
     
  12. Mar 25, 2020 at 8:02 AM
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    That C4 Hybrid Bumper looks Great!!!
     
  13. Mar 25, 2020 at 8:04 AM
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    650# 650lb rated front springs is a good choice! I've been on 700lb for over a year w/o any aftermarket bumper or skids. I do have slider but I would def recommend trying 650 over 700 if you don't plan to add weights on it for a while.
     
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    I have slim front bumper, winch, sliders, front skid. I'm hoping the 650# will be enough. Just got the new springs mounted on 6112s. Will install on the truck tonight and upload pics.

    For the record, even with additional weight, the truck handles fine with the 600# springs. I lost some height, so trying to gain that back with the 650#.
     
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    650# springs on. :headbang:

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    That silver sure looks good.
     
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    Why do people put a 1/4” spacer lift on driver side?
     
  18. Mar 25, 2020 at 8:18 PM
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    Because the driver side of Tacoma is heavier.

    You shouldn't put any spacers with 6112. The instructions say to set the driver side 1 notch higher.
     
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    For 2nd gens, the 1/4" spacer helps correct for the driverside lean if the truck. On the 3rd gens, a 1/4" spacer is not needing because of the offset of the 6112 suspension.....being set at 4/3, 5/4, 6/5 etc.
     
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    Dclb, extra weight. 650# springs at 6/5.
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