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

No. Me and @smitty99 's secret.

 

Pella is considering purchasing 6112s. Now you're scaring him off.

Go watch the music video again.

 

Don't be a skeered @Pella fella.

Ok. I'll go.

 

I have a "slightly" used set for sale haha

actually I have really enjoyed my 6112/5160 set up.

I am prob moving to kings and will sell this set when I get the replacement from Bilstein. But who knows... I might keep them just to give myself something to complain about.

 

It's too bad your 5 hours away. I might be interested. What are you asking for the whole setup and what does it include?

 

Im not sure. I was only half kidding about selling the set up but if someone were so inclined...

6112/5160 and a deaver aal.

This is all contingent on getting the kings... and I have heard they are 1-2 months out. yikes

 

Well if you go to something else, hit me up.

 

I'm thinking about this combo for my T4R. I'm really not happy with the harsh ride of my Taco's 5100's on the back roads.

I spoke with a Bilstein Rep at a show, and he seems to think the 6112's is the best bargain on the market, and suggested them over their new 8100 series.

 

I like the ride of my set up. I think for around 1000/parts its a good deal and solid set up paired 6112/5160

 

I thoroughly enjoy my set up - 6112s up front and Icons with Resi in the Rear - and was very reasonable, price wise, in my opinion. If I wanted to spend the 8100 cost, i would have to think i would go fox or something similar.

 

I will be making the decision here soon on my suspension. I think I'm sold on the 6112. Just not sure for the rears. I only want to go 2" in front and 1" in the rear. Why icon over the 5160? The cost is a bit more but what do you think overall? Extended? I will prob put an add a leaf for now.

 

5160s are valved complimentary to the 6112 is my understanding. Not sure how much difference that really makes.

 

Well to be honest, i spent months and months reading about it and when i pulled the trigger the 5160's were back ordered and i was feeling impatient so for a few more bucks they hooked me up and gave the the icons. i honestly havent done ALL that much research on the 5160's except they were paired with the 6112s but from my understanding they aren't much different than a 5100 with a resi.

As for the AAL - i decided for the time being to put a 1' block in the back(people will raise hell over putting blocks in the back but honestly if its only 1" it really doesn't affect your axle wrap etc.) as i didn't really want the firmness of the AAL and figure I will put in a new leaf pack on the next round of upgrades when i have a bit more money.

I have been pretty impressed with the setup so far - i havent had a chance to get in the technical stuff as i moved from the mountains to the beach but i have hit some pretty beat up beaches doing 50 mph or so and it handled well.

 

Great write up. Filing this one away.

 

I installed my 6112's yesterday. The passenger 5160 was on back order so waiting impatiently to get it next week so I can put the 5160's in the rear. I put it on 6 and 5 up front. Selling my old Man Emu 2887's, Eibach Pro Shocks all four if anyone is interested.

 

@smitty99 Thank you for thw write-up! How do you like the ride so far? I'm really not liking the floaty/spongy rode of my 2016 Offroad (DCLB). Thinking of going 6112 front, 5169 rear. Lift height, only interestes in 2"+ so maybe notch #4 on the 6120 considerinf it will settle.

 

No change still liking the ride. Believe I described The ride in 2nd post. Still the same!

 

I posted about the ride on this one

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...3-leaf-aal-for-1-5-lift.486379/#post-14918123

 

@smitty99 what is your front wheel caster at the 1.5"?

 

Just got quoted $890 to do this exact install from a local shop plus alignment. I am not looking for anyone to help me do this myself, but that just seems too high, no?