Bilstein 6112

Finally have it all together. 6112s on 5/4 with extended 5100s in the rear and the icon rxt pack on option 2. Was able to track down the clunking noise thanks to endless information in Tacomaworld. I still think the back sits a little high but hoping it settles. Just need to install the extended brake lines before I take it on the dirt

 

So what was your clunking sound?

 

Loose sway bar bolts, also took off the front splash guard so I guess that could have been it too

 

I only had an hour or so to work last night, but I’ve made some progress anyways.. I purchased the medium dakars and have been on the fence about lift height, in a perfect world I’d like 1.5-2”. The below pictures are with one medium overload leaf removed. I’m debating putting it back in tonight before I move along any further though! Decisions decisions!

Edit: I'm putting the overload back in tonight and letting things settle as designed before I make any drastic decisions down the road.

 

I can't get a good photo at night so I'll update tomorrow, but I'm finally finished with the lift! Just went for a quick drive and I'm happy to report no vibrations, shakes or stutters! Looking forward to verifying torque tomorrow and alignment Monday.

-6112/5160 on 5/6 setting
-ome upper control arms
-medium dakars
-wheeler ubolt flip and bumps
-3 deg axle shims

 

@Taco.Dan

Any after install measurements?

 

To the motherfucking moon

 

Measurements are from center of hub to fender.

FR - 22 7/8"
FL - 22 3/4"
RR - 23 3/4"
RL - 24"

The tires are 255/85/16 Cooper ST Maxx

 

Getting excited reading through this thread, sucks they’re on back order. Hoping I’m quick enough to catch a set on marketplace. The quotes are restock just keep moving.

 

Surprisingly under 2" for a fresh install unless your stock was slightly lower than the 21"f/22"r norm.

 

Anyone know if there's a difference between the 5160's left and right side? I ordered the 6112 / 5160 pack and got sent two left rears. Seller says there isn't a difference and I can't find anything online...Sorry to hijack!

 

No difference. One just comes with the brake line spacer on the axle.

 

Thanks for the reply! Guess we're just gonna cross our fingers and move forward with the install. Couldn't get a replacement right now even if I wanted to....

 

I didn't want to go too tall to begin with, so the less than 2" is fantastic. However, the results seem atypical to what everyone else reported.

Surely aluminum skids, sliders, and the oem bedmat isn't enough weight to drop the lift 1/2".

 

I wouldn't think so, but ya never know. I lost almost a full inch in front with my sliders and front/mid steel skids. But, that was with stock OR suspension which is a lower spring rate than your setup.

 

Someone else on here used two left shocks and said it was fine. The "right" side kit has the spacer...it's literally just a aluminum block that's 1/4" thick and sits under the brake line bracket. You could use some washers to get the same effect.

 

Thanks, dude. This is consistent with the information I found. The supplier got back to me and said there isn't a difference, functionally, between the sides. Didn't want to half-ass this part of my build but I'll figure it out...

 

Hey guys! New to to 6112s. How do I set them up so I can get 2.5-2.75in of lift? If needed I can add some small .25in or .5in spacers.

 

On a 3rd gen if you set them at the top setting you'll get 2 inches. You could probably get a hair more if you got heavy duty springs and stayed light in the front, but it wouldn't ride very well. If you want more than two inches you'll need spacers or a different setup.

 

6/5 and 1/4 top plates both sides get you 2.5".

The top plates thickness gives you roughly twice the lift. If using .5" top plates, you'll need extended studs.

1/4" = .5" lift



Also consider aftermarket UCA once going 2.5"+.