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6112 Questions

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Caprizzy, Sep 14, 2016.

  1. Sep 14, 2016 at 12:56 PM
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    Caprizzy

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    I was wondering for those of you that a running the 6112s how much lift you were able to achieve and what your ride comfort is like? I am torn between going with the 5100 and 887s or the 6112s, and if the amount of lift is about the same.
     
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  2. Sep 14, 2016 at 12:58 PM
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    The 6112s have a few different lift settings on them, and combined with small top spacers can basically get you in the ball-park of any ride height you want up to 3" Max.
     
  4. Sep 14, 2016 at 1:36 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Preloading springs to create lift is, well, not the best way.

    Yea yea. Piles of people do it. Doesn't make it the best way.

    Select springs to accomplish your goals along with the right damper to control the spring.
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2016 at 1:40 PM
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    i got the 6112 on the top notch and dakar springs in the back with billy 5160 and i love the way it rides not too soft and not too hard
     
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  6. Sep 14, 2016 at 1:46 PM
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    How much of a lift did you end up with?
     
  7. Sep 14, 2016 at 1:47 PM
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    supercharger/trd cat back 3inch lift 265/75/16 duratracs bumper guard led bar
    bout 3.25inch but i will settle to bout 3. i did the lift kit on my buddys and thats what his did
     
  8. Sep 14, 2016 at 1:47 PM
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    I considered that as well, I was wondering if the ride quality was worth the fact of preloading the shocks
     
  9. Sep 14, 2016 at 1:49 PM
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    Do you have any pictures?
     
  10. Sep 14, 2016 at 1:57 PM
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    Preloading the springs.
     
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  11. Sep 15, 2016 at 3:51 AM
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    i dont have any new ones but i can see some news ones tonight if i get off work at a decent time
     
  12. Sep 15, 2016 at 8:06 AM
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    Thank you.
     

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