Bilstein 6112

My 1/4” spacer arrived this weekend. I’m still thinking about using it with the 6112s. Again, both of my 6112s are set on the 2nd notch from the bottom.

 

There's This
https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p455/Bilstein_6112_Coil_and_Strut_Combo_-_47-234413.html
Marie , hope it's ok to post this link.

 

So it is okay to use a spacer! Good to know.

 

Always was

 

Wonder how long it’ll take me to remove and replace the UCAs, LCAs, and coilovers lol

 

Just installed 6112’s up front.

Standard spring compressor would not compress the new spring and strut, the 6112’s were too wide. Had to drop lower control arm.

I have a 2nd gen and went with the 4th circlip setting with a .5 spacer on driver side.

Feel like I have serious bro lean :-(

Maybe I’ll lower clip setting or put in a Dakar or Deaver leaf pack.

Any 2nd gen’s that can speak to amount of lift on 4th circlip setting... does it settle any?

Trying to get level.

 

So you lifted the front and did nothing to the rear?

If you search in this thread. Most people use an AAL to sit level

Look at port 2130

 

Yes, have not done the rear yet. There is a national back order on 5160's, so I ordered two right shocks and extended brake lines from Head Strong.

Here are my pre and post numbers from the ground to top of each fender:

Running 265/75/16 BFG KO2's. 6112's on the 4th circlip with a .5" spacer on the Driver Side.
DF 35.25"
DR 36.5"
PF 34.5"
PR 36.5"

DF 38"
DR 36.5"
PF 38"
PR 36.5"

Do these alignment numbers look correct? Took it to Firestone for the lifetime alignment.

Maybe add a leaf, block or Dakars to even it out when I do the rears next weekend?

 

Let us know if we can help set anyone up with some 6112's or any other suspension set up. We offer just about everything and offer discounts to the members here.

 

Looks good to me. Any rubbing in the front?

 

Skip the 5160s and Get the extended 5100s. Just my opinion. Mall crawling get the AAL. Off-roading/overlanding leaf pack replacement.

Looks like stock UCAs, so the Alignment is pretty good for how much lift you got.

 

I agree, those would be stock UCA numbers.
I have the extended 5100s in the rear (5125s). They work well, but definitely not the same level as the 6112s in the front.
Will be putting an AAL in the Dakars soon.

 

Thanks guys. Already purchased the 5160’s. Will put them in next weekend.

Thanks for the input on the alignment.

Was just thinking of solutions to bring the rear up a tad to get rid of the bro lean without impacting ride quality

 

How much lift do you have on the rear?

 

Nothing done to rear yet. I normally don’t carry any weight as well.

 

I’ve read and ben told that the 5160s are too long for stock height. The 5100s would work perfect for stock height on the rear.

I went with 5100s on the rear because I didn’t lift much. Around 2.5” lift which is perfext for the 5100s.

 

Huh? The 5160s are good for 0-1.5” lift in the rear. I’ve never heard anyone say a shock is To long lol

 

I have 2 3/4" 's in the rear with OME Dakars, and I have the 5160's. Never had a problem at all and they have the same numbers as the OME rear struts that are made for the dakars.

 

Does the Dakar leaf pack squeak pretty bad? Was thinking of going that route to even it all out.

Would not want too firm of ride or the squeaks...

 

They did at first but Fluid film can be your friend. Coating them every 3 months or so takes away any squeaking at all.