3rd Gen Bilstein 6112/5160 review

Great review!

 

I just ordered the B8 6112 -5160 combo for my 2021 TRD OR. The OR stock rides softer than my 2019 sport did. With 5100 front and rear 1 1/2 lift in the front it cornered like a sports car and beat you off road like it had no travel. I hear good things about the 6112 combo. Well post when its installed

 

This is certainly a system worth consideration for Gen3 owners. I'm uncertain if the end result is as desirable as one might want. Not a criticism. By this I mean a given suspension system 'should be' designed to work together. I am most familiar with OME but this is my first Toyota Tacoma or use of Toyota 4WD hardware. Many more firms producing lifts for the Tacoma than my 1988 Cherokee so this is a much more complex vehicle to choose a lift for. I am planning on 3" maximum and I was told by a Toyota dealer salesman that the Gen3 has 1" lift from the factory so a 2" increase should be fine.

 

Been running this “system” for approx 77K with zero issues. 10/10 recommend.

*thread from the dead.

 

This is good to learn. I just reviewed the complete thread and the OP never informs us what the resulting lift was when completed. If 3" can be the end result I don't think the JBA UCA's will be required yet I would prefer to know for sure. The B8 6112 does have a larger piston than the Eibach Stage 2 (E86-82-007-01-22) but I would be curious about exchanging that adjustable coil over set in this system. Of course, OME has new leaf pack part numbers from these as well.

 

If you choose a lift option up front over 2”…IMO get some aftermarket UCA’s so alignment isn’t an issue.

 

Thanks for this. I will keep it in mind. It does seem owners have slightly different results. My 2016 is a Club Cab w/long bed and I just added a Roll-N-Lock retractable tonneau cover which weighs under 100 lbs so the 'no added weight' option should work for me.