Bilstein 6112

Thanks for your input, that is exactly what I'm going to do. Wasn't sure if a 1/2 inch would be a big deal or not.

 

This correction should be free of charge, otherwise I will be looking into a new shop.

 

I personally wouldn’t stress about half an inch. That low of a difference isn’t noticeable unless you’re actually measuring. You’ve got the same amount of preload on both sides on the bright side.

 

Can anyone post the install instructions for 6112 / 5160's for a 3rd gen?

 

YouTube?

 

Just need the correct torque specs. Don’t know where I laid my instal sheet

 

This is a good video, they give the torque specs on everything.

https://youtu.be/IOW-FRDl5wg

 

Just for reference for the future.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-torque-spec-guide.318116/

 

This is a long thread was wondering if anyone has run this setup the 6112 and 5160 on a first gen and how they like it? Thanks

 

I'm almost 1,000 miles in after the install, still riding pretty stiff (stiffer than what I want/feel like it should be)
I feel it most when going over speed bumps.
I'll try to explain... Approaching a bump even at a slow speed, once it hits, the trucks rebounds pretty harshly. and once over the speed bump, the truck drop and makes a quick "clunk" noise before it settles.

Still set at 6/6 (how it came assembled)
Planning to lower the height setting to 5/4 this weekend... hoping it'll help

This wouldn't have anything to do with the SPC UCAs would it?
(I came across another forum that talked about this issue, but wasn't convinced that it could be it)

I wanna take the truck out to Ocotillo soon and drive through the washes (mainly flat, maybe some small whoops) to test out the new setup, but as it rides right now it wouldn't be fun at all.
So that's what I'm trying to accomplish with the truck... More of a prerunner build for higher speed offroading. Slow trails/rock crawling won't be my thing.
Long travel kit later down the road.

Anyone have any feedback on this issue?
Thanks in advance, much appreciated!

-Scotty

 

Are the torque specs the same from OME to Bilstein tho?

 

My truck hasn’t fallen apart yet
Even if they aren’t, I can’t imagine them being a huge difference. At least not nearly enough to do damage.

 

Yes....look at the torque spec thread. It will always apply.

 

I was hoping someone would have this suggestion. I keep battling in me head to get it right, but I don't want to have it taken apart for a 3rd time. I look at it as 5/5 and if settles or not it could always be adjusted later down the road to 6/5 or 5/4.
Not going to do nothing for now......

 

5/4 will help, but did not have that harsh ride at 6/6 when mine was installed. Currently have it adjusted at 5/5 and happy with the outcome.

 

Here’s a 3/4” difference, driver’s side being lower. Sorry for the low angle but it was the most straight on pic of it on flat surface that I could find on my phone. Can only tell if one measures.

 

Those of you on 6/6 or 6/5 saying the ride is harsh, would it be better to do something like 5/4 and add a 1/4in spacer?

 

With OEM top hats?

 

Yes.

 

Hi everyone, I’m new here and still confused after reading through first 100 pages.
I have a 2018 OR Double Cab Short Bed, I’m looking to improve the riding comfort when off roading, but not increasing too much height, maybe just level it would be great.
Should I go with 2/3 or 3/4 on the front with 5162 rear. And can I skip the AAL or leaf pack in the rear?
I have a soft topper and custom drawer in the bed whole time, so the weight shouldn’t be too much an issue.
Thank you in advance!