Bilstein 6112

Sweet, going to look through this. Thanks man

 

Has anyone that used the 6112’s switched to Dobinson or vice versa?

Had to ask since Im narrowing my decision between their IMS & Bilstein’s 6112 set up.

Both seem to offer what Id want. 2” in the front 1-1.5 in the rear to keep rake and similar ride quality.

Thanks again fellas.

 

I was thinking about Dob IMS, but went with 6112 again for my new Tacoma. I have them on my 4Runner and they have been great. Also, I heard the IMS have to be rebuilt and you have to seen them in. I didn’t want to deal with that.

 

Both seem to run almost equal in price. I think Im just gonna flip a quarter and see where it lands.

 

thats a great deal

 

FML I just scrolled through what seemed 3 generations of 6112’s to find out there’s more settings?!

Hopefully last question? For the 6112/5160 set up.

Where do I need to have it set for stock rated 600lb coils, pre-assembled.
1.5-2” in the front & keep some rake in the rear? (eventually I will do a full leaf pack replacement)

planning on keeping my 265/65/17’s
Falken Wildpeak ATW and or similar tires

 

I shall be in touch for sure.

 

Thinking about getting a set of these. Is the set height pretty close to what Bilstein states? I am planning to have them set to either #7 / #5 for .7" or #8 / #6 for 1". Planning on leaving the truck at factory height and just wanted to bring the front up a tiny bit but have better shocks than factory OR.

 

Yes, Bilstein height chart is pretty accurate.

 

Looking to get the exact same set up 10/8 and rxt at 1 in the rear


Has this settled at all? Do you mind getting new measurements when you have a chance? Thanks!

 

Looking into leveling out my truck and replacing my factory off-road shocks with some 6112’s set at 1” and 8100’s (smooth bodies). That being said does anyone have any experience going from 5160’s to 8100’s? Had the 6112/5160’s on my previous 2nd gen and weren’t too impressed with the 5160’s. Figured the bigger diameter 8100’s would be a better improvement. The 8100 rear shocks I am referencing are these. Part Number 25-294064

 

The 5160’s were by no means horrible, but I would’ve wanted a little more dampening that would soak up bumps similar to how the 6112’s up front did. I later swapped the 5160’s for some adjustable King 2.5’s and those rode great on and off-road. So much so I ended up going adjustable King coilovers in front as well. That full King setup was very nice. I know comparing the Bilstein to Kings are apples to oranges as they are valved differently, but thought maybe the bigger diameter 8100’s would provide me that extra dampening over the 5160’s.

 

Got it, thanks for taking your time and giving me some insight. You mentioned you carry the 8100’s at Hotshot Off-road as well? I was on the site last night and found the 6112’s but not 8100’s, just 5160’s? Maybe I wasn’t looking hard enough

 

Sorry for the late reply,

I can measure it for you but the tent is off the truck until May so the rear would not be apples to apples. Just visually I would say it's not much settling if any, there is still a ~1" rake and it's definitely lifted 1-2" over stock just eyeballing it. One thing I have noticed is the loss of downtravel, even on the roads sometimes I hit a pot hole or a bad spot in the road and I can feel it hit the bottom extended range... But man it feels comfy hitting a speed bump.

 

I would appreciate it if you don't mind measuring when you get a chance. I actually appreciate the measurements more without the tent since I won't have a rear load

Thanks again!