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Write-up: 3rd Gen Bilstein 6112/5160 with 3-Leaf AAL for 1.5" lift

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by smitty99, Apr 15, 2017.

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  1. Apr 19, 2017 at 5:20 PM
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    No need for extended brake lines with the progressive AAL?
     
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  2. Apr 19, 2017 at 5:42 PM
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    Nope.
     
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  3. Apr 20, 2017 at 4:53 PM
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    Can you adjust the 6112's like regular coilovers while on the truck without dissembling anything?
     
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  4. Apr 20, 2017 at 4:54 PM
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    No
     
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  5. Apr 20, 2017 at 5:07 PM
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    Looking back didnt see how much lift you got in front and rear?
     
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  6. Apr 20, 2017 at 5:19 PM
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    Started prelift about 21" hub to fender in front and 22" hub to fender in rear. Today I'm at 22.5 front and 23.5 rear. Both settled about 1/4" over period of 3 to 4 weeks and a couple mild offroad trips.
     
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  7. Apr 20, 2017 at 7:18 PM
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    Hey @smitty99, I got my 6112s today from Race Consulting and the part number on shock boxes is 24-234405. I ordered 47-234413, and that's what my sales receipt says... Did your boxes have the correct part number on them, or could this be an international number?
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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    Check the part number on the shock itself yes I remember thinking the same thing when I saw mine come in
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2017 at 7:43 PM
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    Yeah, the shocks themselves have the 23-234405 part number too. It makes me wonder if I got the wrong shocks. I guess I'll shoot them an email to make sure.
     
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  10. Apr 20, 2017 at 7:45 PM
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    Oh, and thanks for this write up! It's well written and has been super helpful.
     
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  11. Apr 20, 2017 at 8:16 PM
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    You have the right ones. Just snapped this photo outside really tough to get in there for a clear photo and it's dark but your shock body part number is the same as mine.
    20170420_201527.jpg
     
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    Such a prick, going out in the dark and shooting pictures....i shall call you Richard lol
     
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    Good God, Sir! Above and beyond helpful at this point... I do sincerely appreciate you going through hassle of confirming that. Thanks, Smitty!
     
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  14. Apr 21, 2017 at 6:56 AM
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    No big deal! Happy to help.
     
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    Step 13 of 6112 install mentions not torquing the bolt that attaches the shock to the lower control arm during install. At what point is it OK to torque that nut? After the truck is on the ground?
     
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  16. Apr 22, 2017 at 8:33 AM
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    I put it on fairly tight then torqued after weight of Truck was on it.
     
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    Alright, thanks Smitty.
     
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  18. Apr 25, 2017 at 7:34 PM
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    @smitty99 love the write up! I've been doing so much debating on a lift and i think this is my answer as much of your described driving seems to match mine. I think all i will be doing differently is the wheelers full leaf pack as opposed to AAL because i will be putting a cap, prinsu rack, awing, drawers, sliders and skids on my truck. how has this setup been treating you since install? how many miles on it? anything you would do differently?
     
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    So far great. Nothing id do differently. About 2k miles on it so far.
     
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    Smitty, how did you mount the reservoir on the 5160s to the frame or shock body or something else?
     
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