Bilstein 6112

100% necessary.....no. will they be very beneficial for better alignment numbers and more articulation.....yes

 

There are some variables here that make this a difficult YES or NO answer.
-If your lift height is over 2.5" from stock it is highly recommended.
-If you plan on going off road frequently and/or you are hard on the truck while off road, then YES!
-If your caster is so far off that it drives bad after setting the toe and camber, then it is recommended.

It is recommended to get UCA's but not 100% necessary as 6112's maxed out generally don't raise the truck over 2.5" after settling, especially on 3rd gens. My 2nd gen is about 2.75" of lift but I expect it to settle. At this time I have the OEM UCAs because I don't get the opportunity to go off road often and I am pretty gentle and calculated when I do go off road since this is my main vehicle.

Something to consider if you get UCAs is whether to get a Uni-Ball or Sealed Ball Joint style. If you are in an area that gets snow or heavy rain I would recommend one with a Sealed Ball Joint (like SPC or JBA) as it requires very little maintenance. Uni-Ball ones require regular lubrication and can squeak, though they offer more articulation in the joint itself.

 

Hey all -

I just ordered a set of 6112/5160 for my 2nd gen. It seems like the third gen folks are running different clips on the front - is that common on the second gens as well?

Current setup
- Rock sliders
- Camper shell
- Mobtown offroad front recovery bar (63 lbs)

This is my plan:
- 600lb springs on either 3rd clip (1.59" lift) or 4th clip (2.15" lift)
- Stock leafs (thinking of going for an AAL, still deciding).

Is there anything that I missed? I'm waiting to see if the ECGS bushing is required after the lift.

 

I would do the ecgs bushing at the same time since you will have everything taken apart. The 600lb springs will give you a little lower than those numbers due to the weight. I would go with the 4th clip and with your 2nd gen, add a 1/4" top hat spacer for the lean on the driverside. An aal with the age of your stock springs would be a bad idea. Medium dakars might be a better option.

 

Thanks for the response. I'm looking to stay at 2" of lift or under so I think I will go with the 4th clip as suggested.

Luckily the leafs were recently replaced under warranty + my truck only has 40k on the odometer. I will look into the med. dakars

 

If your leafs are newer then you can go with the aal, i just was saying because you had a 2010.

 

Hello, does any one how does it take an till Bilstien 6112/5160 and spc uca settle and how much lower.

 

Ok so advice for you all would be awesome!!
I have a 2017 4x4 long box double cab. As heavy as can be stock.
All aluminum skids back to transfer case.
120lbs sliders.
And 90lbs front bumper.
I run the 6112’s at 4 and 5 with the stock 600 lb springs.
Do you all think that if I just throw a 650Bill spring in there I’ll be good to go at the same height I’m at now? I like where the truck sits as is right now.

 

I’ve decided to go with a fox setup. Non Remote Resivor Coilovers up front, and Remote Resi shocks in the rear. Trying to decide on a leaf pack as I will be adding a bed rack, RTT, maxtrax, a full size spare, 8+ gallons of fuel, a high lift, and a fridge in the rear. Going to go with Aluminum front bumper up front, full aluminum skids, sliders and a roof rack. 650 lb springs up front. Any advice on the leafs?

 

What?

 

I think he is asking how long until it will settle and how much will it drop when it does.

 

I had a very similar set up also 4x4 DCLB. 650lb springs will make the truck handle better with all the extra weight you have. 650lb spring will give roughly .5in lift from where you are now.

 

I’ve decided to go the bling route and go with either Kings or BP51’s haven’t decided yet.

I have a set of 6112’s and 5160’s still in the boxes. I wanna get what I paid for them and will ship. PM if interested.

 

Bling would be the King’s. What’s making you change your mind?

 

Bling.

oh and long travel

 

awesome thank you so much for the info! that is .5in overall after the springs settle?

 

Happy for you. I'd delete the 2nd part of your post. Cannot sell anything on this site until you have 50 posts.

 

Thinking of going to 6112's and 5160's in the rear then selling my pavement princess adjustable Kings. I have 650 springs and I'm just about 3" inches front with armor. What springs and setting would I need with these top keep me where I am?

 

Every set up is different, but yes after couple weeks of settling.

 

With armor, 6112's likely won't get you to 3". They are really a 2.5" lift coilover.