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Bilstein 6112

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

  1. Apr 19, 2023 at 4:52 PM
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    pahaf

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    Talking with no experince, just what i read online. Seems that these will last a while. About 100k from what i read. Just keep an eye out for leaking. Make sure they are dry.

    What i do when i think something is wrong.....in the rear, i will unbolt the shock from the axle and cycle it. Feel the resistance compressing it and then seeing how it comes back. If im correct, when a shock fails, it will collapse quickly at some point during compression.....or not rebound.

    There is a place in san deigo that rebuilds the 6112. i called them about a year ago....and it was pretty expensive. something like $250 per shock. might as well get new ones at that point.
     
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  2. Apr 19, 2023 at 4:54 PM
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    don’t do a block. Set them at 10/8 and do a 1.5” add a leaf.
     
  3. Apr 19, 2023 at 5:09 PM
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    Pretty much. Whether you get more of the same or upgrade after.
    So it's swapped and something always on the truck.
    Can't really drive the truck with them removed being rebuilt
     
  4. Apr 19, 2023 at 5:51 PM
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    I hear ya with the AAL vs a block, I’m gonna run 265/70r17’s though and don’t want my tires looking small. I hate that look but definitely don’t want 285’s. I’d probably run the 8/6 before I went higher in the back. I’m gonna wait until I get the tires and see how it looks first
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2023 at 6:55 PM
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    good choice. Go 8/6. It’ll even ride better at 8/6
     
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  6. Apr 22, 2023 at 1:31 PM
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    What is the correct part number on the 6112 for a gen 3? Some websites have it listed as 47234413, and another as 47309975
     
  7. Apr 22, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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    Hopefully someone else chimes in but I believe they will both work, and that one is simply an older version. The newer version offering a few more or possibly different setting/clip options. Don’t quote me on this.
     
  8. Apr 22, 2023 at 3:07 PM
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    I would go by the source website manufacturer of the shocks Bilstein website

    I too have heard that they were working on coming out with a new version with more adjustment points
    I'd have thought 5 clip settings was enough for a non adjustable coilover
     
  9. Apr 22, 2023 at 6:33 PM
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    *** New Model has 11 Clip Settings***
    Part# 47-309975

    4x4 V6 Double and Long Bed Lift Options = 0”, .4” .7” 1”, 1.4”, 1.7”, and 2”

    Or track one down that offers the 650 or 700 pound spring.
     
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  10. Apr 22, 2023 at 8:27 PM
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    Got mine installed today. #9/#7.

    Just shy of 5 hrs, working alone, and doing the ECGS bushing while I was there (including the 5160s in the back). Hardest part was popping the axle out of the front diff for the bushing. Thought that would be easier. Cold chisel and BFH. I did shave one side of my ECGS bearing removal tool to get it in there to pull the bearing. That was an extremely tight fit.

    Removed the sway bar linkage, (2) 19mm ball joint to LCA bolts (I think that is what they are called) and the axle nut on each side...that was it. Slid the spindle/brake/et al assembly out of the way, and every thing fed in/out the bottom. Didn't touch the LCA bolts!

    Passenger's side took maybe 30 min total, once I learned on the driver's side (and obviously didn't have to do the axle removal part).

    No before and after picks, or measurements...LOL. Just wanted to get it done.

    Got everything back together and went for a drive. No clunks and everything seemed to work normal. It tracked straight at speed, so alignment must be close (since I didn't need to touch the LCA bolts). Still gotta get the alignment reset this week.

    I like the way it rides better than the stock OR setup. I did hit a rough side road close to home to give everything a proper shakedown. Obviously need a lot more miles before rendering a final verdict...

    So far, so good!
     
  11. May 6, 2023 at 4:12 PM
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    6112’s @ 8/6 and 8100’s installed for about 500 miles now. Big thank you to Hotshot Off-road for the help and sell.

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  12. May 10, 2023 at 4:32 PM
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    Dang I just saw this! Looks awesome, and even I'm jelly of those 8100s out back! Appreciate the support for sure!
     
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    Did the same except put 1" blocks and 5100s in the rear.tacoma1.jpg
     
  14. May 10, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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    Looks good! I have blocks and u-bolt flip kit ready to go in this weekend (fingers crossed).
     
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    Do one leaf/side at a time and you'll knock that job out in no time!
     
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  16. May 26, 2023 at 9:22 AM
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    Have read through a few dozen pages and am looking for some input on which spring weight to go with. I've got a 17 dcsb with 285/70/17 ko2s, sos concept sliders, prinsu cab rack (pelican case with recovery gear), full size spare (mounted where factory spare is) and no plans to add bumpers or skids. With this additional 200lbs, mostly to mid/rear of the truck, justify going up to 650lb springs? Replacing an old icon stage 2 lift the fella i bought the truck from had installed so i'm pretty sure i'll need to go with the 11/9 clip positions.
     
  17. May 26, 2023 at 9:43 AM
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    Short answer is no. I don't think you need to hop up to the heavier spring. That said, how much front lift (from stock) are you trying to achieve? If you are asking everything that the 6112 could possibly offer in terms of ride height you likely won't get quite that. I would then be inclined to tell you to go with the 650 and bring your notches down a bit.
     
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  18. May 26, 2023 at 10:39 AM
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    Appreciate the quick reply on a friday, very fitting that it was you guys who responded too since i'd been planning on ordering the setup from Hotshot! I'd like to get close to the full 2in but would be alright if i end up closer to 1.75". My current lift has me at about +1.75-2in up front. Oh and i forgot to add that i do run a softopper too but i doubt that changes your spring weight suggestion.
     
  19. May 26, 2023 at 2:29 PM
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    If you wanted to capture all of the 2" you'll be money ahead going with a slightly heavier spring and set the circlips to 9/7. Have the ride height you want while also maintaining up/down travel. The 650 springs aren't impossibly stiff, and I think you have enough weight that the front end is currently absorbing to get into the 650s "enough" to where you don't feel like you're riding on top of them.

    The other option would be to stick with the stock 6112 springs and perch them to 11/9. You'll likely be about 1.8" over stock if I had to guess. If you can live with that then perfect!

    And of course the other option would be to run stock 6112 springs, move the circlips down, and then get small top plate spacers to get the ride height. Probably my least favorite option of the bunch, but they all work!
     
  20. May 26, 2023 at 5:12 PM
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    I can most definitely live with the 1.8”. Is there concern with losing up/down travel or bottoming out when maxing the clip setting to 11/9? If so I can deal with a slightly stiffer ride on the 650lbs and maybe justify throwing some extra weight up front. Can’t thank you enough for all the help!
     
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