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3rd Gen Bilstein 6112/5160 review

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  1. Nov 3, 2021 at 9:40 AM
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    Yea it is. I don’t really notice the stiffness. I’ve ridden in my friends Tacoma with a 4” ome lift and that ride sucked.
     
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  2. Dec 4, 2021 at 8:35 PM
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    Autozone has a good video on YouTube on replacing struts and shocks without making loud noises in the shop like "the car doctor" video.
     
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  3. Dec 5, 2021 at 10:08 AM
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    Update. Definitely a stiffer ride now that I also added some 33 M/T tires. Allow a 6/5 setting I rub on plastic and cab mount. Getting chopped and trimmed this week.

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    Anadahawaiiantaco, Dec 5, 2021
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  4. Dec 29, 2021 at 4:52 AM
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    Those tires alone will change ride quality IMO.
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2021 at 4:19 PM
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    I agree. The truck rides different with all the changes and I feel the weight of these new tires. Finally took care of all the running issues. Loving the current state of the truck.
     
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  6. Dec 29, 2021 at 4:31 PM
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    Nice truck btw :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Jan 1, 2022 at 8:50 PM
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    Curious if the ride quality went down much when you bumped up to the 5/6 settings? I’m on 3/4 right now. I have some JBA UCAs on the way. When those get installed will be bumping up to 5/6. Really hoping ride quality doesn’t go out the window. Thanks for any feedback.
     
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  8. Jan 1, 2022 at 9:22 PM
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    You will be fine imo :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Jan 2, 2022 at 8:09 AM
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    ride quality is a little stiffer with the 5/6 setting. But nothing crazy. I love the set up I have now. With 33’s I had to do the cmc and bumper trim. EB30AB1A-FB57-41CD-AA3F-069100609680.jpg A284FFB6-65B1-4945-9E3B-D423563FEEF6.jpg F990F3C4-C76B-4F95-B648-46F27CB9CB1E.jpg Just do it. You’ll be happy with the results
     
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  10. Jan 2, 2022 at 8:26 AM
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    This ^ Nice CMC :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Jan 2, 2022 at 9:20 AM
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    Thanks! That CMC looks super clean, as well as the bumper trim. Nice work.
     
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  12. Jan 2, 2022 at 9:28 AM
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    Thanks! Wish I could take credit for the cutting and welding. Have to give props to @mashafabrication here on the island.
     
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  13. Jan 7, 2022 at 12:47 PM
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    Reviving this thread. My shop just installed the 6112 and jba UCAs, and I'm getting a clunk when turning and backing down a steep driveway. Does it look like the struts were built correctly? Looks to me that the rubber spacer is not sitting correct. Do you think the entire strut is twisting?

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  14. Jan 7, 2022 at 1:39 PM
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    Sorry OP. Sway Bar contact ? :notsure:
     
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    Don't think so, but I'll check. I will also try tightening the top bolt to see if the strut has seated and needs re-torqued.
     
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    :thumbsup: Keep me posted
     
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    I think the rubber spring isolators on the top are upside down?
     
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  18. Jan 7, 2022 at 5:02 PM
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    Let me take a pic of mine
     
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    Just noticed that the rubber bushings on the bottom side of the top hats were not installed. The rubber bushing on the top was installed. The mechanic left the "extra" bushings and washers in the bag

    There should be two rubber bushings. one on the top of the top hat and one on the bottom.

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    Nice bro good find. They should definitely take care of that
     
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