Bilstein 6112

These will be changed directly as set from Headstrong that shipped them to me. Just changed my mind on the height setting. Never installed on truck. Not sure if that matters, but I'll mark it all.

 

I just installed the 6112's on the front. My truck was originally a New Jersey Truck with winter salt and summer beach use. The rust on the bolts made it way harder and the sway bar links were rusted to the point that I had to cut them off (ordered new ones).

If I had to do it again, I would have ordered the oem top shock mounts and not reused the old ones.

Just a heads up if you have rusty bolts and want an easier install.

On a positive note, it rides a lot better.

 

Anybody running 700lb springs? If so, what notch are you set at for 3" and how much weight have you added.

Adding a hidden winch mount, 10k winch, and full steel skids soon

 

@roguegs

 

I don't think I am sitting at 3" up front but I am clip 4/3 I believe with 700lb springs.

 

Winch, bumper, skids?

 

Dual batteries on driver's side, steel skids from Mobtown, sliders

 

Any regrets vs 650lb?

 

I made the jump right from 600 to 700 but to be completely honest I can barely tell a difference but that might just be me. At the same time I also took the front sway bar off so the 700s helped with that.

 

Good to hear, I've been running the 600's with no sway bar from the start. Thanks for the feedback

 

About 3/4th of the way done reading through all the pages.
(3rd gen) Got 6112s, 5160s, and Icon AAL on the way. Will be setting at 6/5. I’d prefer for it to be a bit stiffer. I’m undecided about leaving overload in or taking it out. I keep my RTT on 24/7 but other than that no weight besides gear when I go camping. The last thing I want is bro lean. Most likely will leave it in to maintain rake. 265/75/16 wildpeaks going on today!

 

Leave the overload in If the tent stays on indefinitely. I had the progressive leafs from Icon as well without the overload and I sagged hard after a few months.

 

Please keep the overload! I made that mistake...now I have a full leaf pack.

 

Copy that! Overload will stay in. Thanks guys. I will post my results when I have it installed!

 

Just to pile on, I’ve done the same as you....6112 at 5/6, 5160s, icon aal, falken 32’s. I have the bro lean with the overload out, even with my winch weighing my front down 1/2”. I’m considering either going Dakar, putting the overload back in, or dropping the front to 4/5. The pic was right after the lift, was hoping the front would settle, but the rear ended up settling more so it’s worse than the pic now. Decisions decisions

 

Put the over load back in first....then buy the dakars if you don't like it....imho

 

Planning on getting 6112/5160 paired with Dakar medium leafs. Will be installing on a 2013 TRD OR prerunner.

2 part question:
- Which setting to keep near factory rake paired with Dakar’s?

- Which setting to keep the lift at or under 2”?

Keep in mind I have a pre-runner and only a snugtop rebel for mods/extras. Thanks

 

Overload should give you almost .5” of lift or so. What happened with me and had my overload leaf out and sagged considerably. I’m now on RXT leaf pack. Expensive decision but worth it.

 

Looks great in the front. Can’t wait. How much lift did you get in the front on 6/5 with that winch weighing you Down?

 

Yep, I think you're right. I also have archive hangers coming that will add ~3/8", I think that combo will put me where I need to be. After poking around about using an overload and an aal, I'm going to cut the overload back to just shy of the smallest aal.

Added exactly 2"