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Bilstein vs Eibach lift

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Depjr, Jul 7, 2021.

  1. Jul 7, 2021 at 7:42 PM
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    Depjr

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    I'm thinking of putting a 2.5"-3" lift on my 2021 trd offroad double cab long bed. I've kinda narrowed it down between the Bilstein with 6112 in the front kit, and the Eibach pro kit. Does anyone run either kit? Or which would you recommend?
     
  2. Jul 7, 2021 at 7:45 PM
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    I used to have a toytec lift with the eibach coils and they ended up breaking. So far i am having really good luck with the elka 2.0 set up all around which those are rebuildable in the future.
     
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    6112 have lifetime warranty to the original purchaser.
     
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    Love my Eibach kit so far, (only a few hundred miles in), but honestly in the era of 2021….whichever you can get your hands on is best. Pretty sure both are still back-ordered until the holiday season.
     
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    I got the Eibach 2.0 coilovers and rear shocks, with Icon progressive AAL. I have an appointment to put them on next week, and I'll be happy to report here what I think of them.

    I chose the Eibachs because they are true coilovers. The Bilsteins reuse the stock springs and have to be assembled.

    They're probably similar in quality and both are a substantial upgrade over stock suspension.
     
  6. Jul 7, 2021 at 9:59 PM
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    I have the 6112/5160 setup, nothing but good things to say. Never ran Eibach's so I can't offer and information on those. My research on Eibach had me tempted to try them for sure. I would love to compare side by side. Any Eibach Pro modification Tacomas in Phoenix, Vegas, So Cal area wondering the same thing? Not a challenge, I would just like to see what the difference might or may not be.
     
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  7. Jul 7, 2021 at 10:17 PM
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    I like that you can call eibach directly, and order from them. They will tell you if the item is in stock. Ordered shocks from them. Arrived next day.

    6112 are amazing. Bilstein doesn't sell directly to the public. Have to use a vendor. With that said they are both great products, can't go wrong with either.
     
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  8. Jul 8, 2021 at 11:47 AM
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    Thanks to all of you who have responded
     
  9. Jul 8, 2021 at 12:06 PM
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    Can’t go wrong with either kits. Good luck OP
     
  10. Jul 8, 2021 at 2:44 PM
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    I have the Eibach pro stage 1 lift on my 2021 Longbed, I really like it, I recommend it. Can’t say about the other kit but I’m sure it’s good. Which ever one is available maybe hehe.
     
  11. Jul 8, 2021 at 3:14 PM
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    I think they're very similar. I got the Eibach for the heavier springs since I was doing a bumper and some other things. I doubt you would be unhappy with either.
     
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    Both are very good kits. I will say the struts of the 6112 kit are a bit better than the Eibachs but both are very good kits especially for the money. Let me know if you would like a quote as we offer both options
     
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    both kits are awesome, I drove both types of tacos with those set-up and they run great. I personally run 5100 front an rear with the ome885 in the front, sucked at first but once you get past the break in period (3-4k miles) they ride awesome.
     

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