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6112s need a boost

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Harvo, Apr 28, 2018.

  1. Apr 28, 2018 at 6:48 PM
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    Harvo

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    I have a 2017 and 6112s at at 5/6. The suspension has been on for several months now, and it had lost some height. I did add a really light bumper and winch with synthetic line. Nothing like the weight of the full width bumpers.

    The 285s aren't rubbing, but my nose seems pretty low. What is the smartest way to get the lift back? Very small spacers?

    Thanks
     
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  2. Apr 29, 2018 at 2:53 PM
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    I added a eibach 650 lb spring (their silver). You could add 700 which is up to you depending on what weight your running up front.

    I'm also at the 6/5 setting. Sitting at 38.125 front ground to fender, that's with a 33" tire. Previously a lil under 37" with the 600lb spring that came with the 6112
     
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  3. Apr 29, 2018 at 3:51 PM
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    Thanks. Where did you get your springs? What come with the 6112? 600lb?
     
  4. Apr 29, 2018 at 4:27 PM
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    One of the many places you can buy them. Search around for a deal. I got them on sale and was way cheaper.

    And yes 6112 come with a 600lb spring.
     
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  5. May 1, 2018 at 7:35 AM
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    Thanks for the info!
    I’ve been on 3rd gen 6112 on my 2016 DCLB set on max 6th notch for about 9 months now...No issues at all and love the ride compared to the spongy stock OR suspension.

    But lately been doing little research on little more lift height. So 650lb spring will do it? How much additional lift will thus give me? And EIBACH is the recommended brand?

    And so 285/70/17 tires fits fine w/o any rub with 6112 5th notch? CMC done? Is this the 2nd or 3rd gen 6112?

    I also have HS AAL + OL leaf, think i should go with with little more here to keep thr rake...?
     
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  6. May 1, 2018 at 7:58 AM
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    This is the 3rd gen 6112, people use the 2nd gen 6112 for more lift but I'm sure your maxing the limit of the setup so I always tell people not to do so, Bilstein did sonfor a reason.

    As far as the 650 springs. they're still a 14" spring. If anything I gained an extra .25" or more but my suspension settled with the extra weight I added. I'm on 6/5 setting. Eibach or any spring from fox, king, or icon but eibach is way cheaper option and I'm sure what they use are eibachs.

    For tires im running 255/85r16. I've never rubbed. 285 is a hit or miss some tires run bigger or small that 33". Your wheel spec and alignment plays a huge roll so if you want it do it and be prepared to cut stuff up.
     
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  7. May 1, 2018 at 4:52 PM
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    3rd gen 6112s
    I don't expect more lift... just the lift that it had when I first put on the 6112s (before the winch and bumper)
    I'm running 285's now without a CMC yet, but I'm not ruling it out as I haven't gotten the suspension really twisted up with these tires on yet.
     
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  8. May 2, 2018 at 11:34 AM
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    Hi,
    The above link goes to: 05-15 Tacoma Shouldn’t it be this link for 2016+:
     
  9. May 2, 2018 at 1:34 PM
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    It's the same thing.
     
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