Bilstein 6112

I'm going to pull everything apart this weekend and take a look behind myself. If I find anything I'll let you guys know. Really appreciate all of the help and feedback from everyone.

By the way, to get back on the original topic, the 5160's do pair excellent with the 3-Leaf AAL. How they manage to give a softer ride without hitting the bump stops blows my mind.

 

Sounds good. I'm curious as to what you find. I agree with the the 5160's. At first I didn't notice a whole lot of difference coming from 5100's which were an upgrade from stock for sure. For one they give you a bit more travel without doing anything else and hold up so much better off road. I pounded them for over an hour straight on a rough road and they got pretty hot but no issues whatsoever with either 6112's or 5160's. I got the 5100's really hot a few times but I must say they never failed either.

 

I’m in the same boat are you running stock suspension as well ?

 

Yep, currently bone stock and with topper and 130lb of tools sits at 21” to 20 7/8.

 

Finally slapped the 6112s on! 5160s going on tomorrow.

 

Welcome to the club. What are you running in the back? besides 5160's. Any rear lift?

 

I'd hope so. He will have a tough time seeing over the hood on that setting.

 

Ya i'm putting the dakar mediums on as well. Serious reverse rake happening right now haha

 

Anybody running these on a 2016 DCLB??Getting ready to purchase the 6112 n 5160 combo w/the light UCAs n Dakars heavy leaf pack.hoping fr a 2.5" or 3" lift.will b running 75/70/17s KO2s.Future plans to install Honeybadger w/winch bumper n rear bumper as well

 

I am trying to get some good measurements. But I have Ray 10's and they stick out a bit making it difficult. Any tips? Or just eyeball it?

 

I don't know about the 2016, but I have the 2013 dclb with the 6112, 5160, jba uca's, and dakar set up. It will easily fit that size tire. I have a 2 1/4" in the front on the fourth setting and 2.75 in the rear with the medium dakars. You should get 3 if you are not supporting 600+ lbs at all times with the heavy dakars.

 

I have SR8's so I know what you mean. I just put a piece of wood level with the center of the hub and measure from that to the bottom of the fender.

 

Thanx for the info greatly appreciate it

 

Thanks, I'll try that

 

If you have the 2nd gen 6112 you could which I don’t recommend. The 3rd gen 6112 will only give you 2-2.25” lift.

 

Thanx for the info didn't realize that!I will be purchasing the 3rd gen 6112s then.I can live w/a 2-2.5 lift...What is the difference between the 2nd n 3rd gen??I did a search but nobody really explained the difference

 

One difference is I think the Gen 3 had 6 settings for the front spring perch, Gen 2 has only 5. See charts here bottom of each page:

Gen 2

http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p186/Performance_Bilstein_Kit_(HS05BK-2).html

Gen 3

http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/st..._Kit_with_OME_Dakar_Leaf_Pack_(HS16BK-3).html

Guessing that the damping & spring rates are the same but don't know for sure. Note there is no "stock" height perch setting for Gen 2.

 

Oooh ok i got it !!!!Thanx for the info i have the 3rd gen in my cart.Still glad i ask3d n greatly appreciate all the info fellas!!!

 

Do the 2nd gen and 3rd gen 6112's have the same travel?
Is there any benefit to installing 3rd gen 6112's on my 2015?

 

How do you like this set up? I’m about to
Get this exact set up. Any issues with anything? Bearing needle, uca alignment, rough ride? Thanks