Can you use Bilstein 6112 coils on a Bilstein 5100 shock body?

New member need advice. I have a 2016 Trd Off-road tacoma and have order a set of bilstein 5100 rear shocks and front struts as well as a 1.5 inch add-a-leaf for the back of my truck. I did not want to do the install myself and the shop I took it too said they do not have a spring compressor small enough to change my stock springs to the new 5100’s. I was confused by this from the research that I’ve done and because the bilstein 5100 are made to be able to use stock springs. Anyways at this point I have found some coils from a set of Bilstein 6112 600lb for $125 on FB market and and want to know if those will work on bilstein 5100 struts. Thanks

 

Answer is no. 6112’s coils are different flat bottom

 

Yes I got that answer I was looking at OME 887’s and they seem to be the most popular option for 5100’s any experience fr with those?

 

Yes I was very confused about the spring g compressor as well they even said they tried borrowing a manual one from another shop so I don’t understand.

 

Find a new shop.

 

Yes 2 to 2.5 inch in the front is what I want to level it out with 1.5 inch in the back. I think the issue is with the shop but I’ve rethought it and thinking about spending the extra for new coils. What is the difference between 886,887,888? Spring rate?

 

Why do you think a longer spring is better than a shorter spring with a bit of preload? I’ve never fully understood why people combine aftermarket coil springs with Bilstein 5100 shocks.

 

Spring rate and length.

https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/s...-__Various_Lift_Heights_Available_(PAIR).html

 

@gudujarlson i think the idea is that with a longer spring you don’t have to compress the spring down for lift that way you get the full performance and compression of the spring instead of a spring that is partially loaded already. Someone else who knows more can answer better

 

But that’s not true. Preload does not cause any issue unless you add so much that coil bind occurs. Preload is standard way in cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, etc to adjust ride height.

 

Anyone have experience using the stock springs with 5100’s. I want the 2 inches of lift so I would preload them on the 5th notch. And how does that look with 1.5 inch I try back. Appreciate the help!

 

@gudujarlson yes I agree I think preload is a great option just want to learn more about the other ways to lift.

 

@memario1214 great explanation thanks

 

That makes no sense to me. Changing the ride height via preload or a different spring has the same effect on the shock position. Are you perhaps thinking of top hat spacers?

 

If the shock mounting points are the same and the shock compressed and extended lengths are the same, changing the ride height must change the shock piston position at ride height regardless of how you do it.

 

Should really measure your own truck to know what it will get you.
Mine was 1.5" higher in the back stock but I've see people mentioning different measurements on different trucks.
I went 2.5"F, 1.5" R to keep 1/2" rake.