Bilstein 6112

I know people say you don’t need to change your UCAs under 2”. Your eventually going to run into problems with alignment of rubbing. Just change them out.

 

Eventually? How so?

 

Premature tire wear and rubbing on UCAs

 

I have Dakars with the top OL taken out. No real issues with them.

 

I was thinking about just getting some JBAs and installing while I do everything else. At 1 or 1.5” though I’m thinking I’m fine without them. I just think about the TRD PRO that’s lifted 1” and I think uses the same UCAs as our ORs. And if Toyota didn’t find them necessary...

 

Thanks man. I think you actually know the guys that are going to (hopefully) be installing my stuff in Florence, MA.

 

Yes, I do. Levi apparently has the only shop press capable to take care of 6112s.

 

We put JBA UCAs on a year after my lift went in. If I could have, I would have done it all at the same time. So much easier to get in there.
If you can swing the $, do it once and be done.
Yes, the stock UCAs will probably be okay, but the JBAs are so much better and will give you exactly what a lifted truck will need.
Once you see the JBAs next to OEM you will know why it is a good idea.

 

Does he have a spring compressor in case I wanted to switch notches? Also.. out of curiosity is it ok to run JBAs if I only level or go 1.5”? Can you run them stock suspension as well?

 

I believe that he does, the tough thing is that it is going to take about a week for the springs to settle to their normal riding height. The 4/5 notch will give you 2.15" after settling, the 3/5 notch will give you about 1.85" after settling. The JBA's can be run stock suspension or aftermarket lift. It gives you more articulation overall and a 3° caster.

 

Thanks Jared. I think you’re right on the second gen trucks/6112s but in the third gens 4/5th notch gives 1.5”.

 

you are correct sir

 

Has anyone kept the rear stock and just leveled the front a bit for a little more tire clearance and a nice suspension upgrade with 6112/5160? Would love to see pics if someone has. I think it would be the 1/2 or 2/3 notch

 

Toyota didn’t find it necessary to redo the needle bearing and look how that worked out.

 

Do the pros suffer from needle bearing issues? Stock, of course...

 

He does. And he knows how to use it.

 

Yes to include 4Runners

 

Hopefully you and @crashngiggles can give him the heads up I’ll be needing his services soon! Just say I’ll bring beer and cash and looking to learn/help!

 

Have you been in touch with @tacobell007 ?

 

A little bit. Him and Levi do the lifts correct?