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Anyone have Bilstein 6112's?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by ecr6cyl10, Jun 24, 2016.

  1. Jun 24, 2016 at 8:35 PM
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    has anyone used these and how is the ride over a stock 2016?
     
  2. Jun 25, 2016 at 10:04 AM
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    I know @JerryM is running the 6112's in the front. Maybe him or @YotaDan can give their thoughts on them.
     
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  3. Jun 25, 2016 at 8:05 PM
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    That would great
     
  4. Jun 26, 2016 at 8:17 AM
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    My friend has them on his tacoma. Really likes them
     
  5. Jun 29, 2016 at 7:26 PM
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    I put them on and the ride is great. I do have KDSS and the two together work. What are you looking for in info.?
     
  6. Jun 29, 2016 at 7:38 PM
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    I have an SR5 and I wanted to level it out but I have heard that the 5100 Bilstein are a little stiff but I couldn't find anyone that was running 6112. I want a nice ride even with 1.25" lift. To level it out.
     
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    Subbed for the answer. I want to level out my new 16 SR5 Premium and install 275 or 285/70-17's on some sort of black wheels to run for wintertime.
     
  8. Aug 29, 2016 at 8:06 PM
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  9. Sep 8, 2016 at 4:23 PM
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    The ride will be a little stiffer then stock but that is expected when anything is lifted. I think it rides better with being stiffer because you don't get the nose dive when breaking and it helps with body roll. I absolutely love my 6112's. Keep in mind when you upgrade your tires that can also make it stiffer. The thicker the side walls the hard the tire in most cases. You need to look at all the ways you want to use the runner and do your lift and tire from that . You will have to give one way or the other unfortunately. Good luck post your upgrades. You can look at my build in the 5th gen builds.
     
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  10. Sep 8, 2016 at 4:26 PM
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    Response on them so far has overall been phenomenal. You get an amazing performing set of shocks for the money.
     
  11. Jan 17, 2017 at 2:48 PM
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    I've been running the 6112/5160 set-up, set at 1 1/4" lift up front, for more than a year and really could not be more pleased. But, the stock suspension felt far to soft and "mushy" for me. The 6112's, at this ride height, are perfect for me .. the ride seems firmer, but more importantly, more confident and secure. I prefer it over the Bilstein/Toyota PRO suspension.
     
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  12. Jan 17, 2017 at 2:59 PM
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    Are you running stock coils out back?
     
  13. Jan 17, 2017 at 3:07 PM
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    Yes. Stock coils in the rear, but, I don't haul too much weight, and only occasionally pull a utility trailer, so I'm quite happy.
     
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    You do a spacer for the coils?
     
  15. Feb 9, 2017 at 5:56 PM
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    Curious about this also thanks
     
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    Is there a driverside lean?
     

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