Received my Bilstein kit

Hello,
well I finally received my Bilstein kit for my 2020 4runner offroad with the KDSS. I went with the Bilstein B8 6112 for the front and 5100 in the rear with B12 coil springs. My question is where do I set the front clips in the front ? I basically want a 2 inch lift , and get rid on the nose dive in the front. Do i set both to #4 ? Thanks

 

I have that info. So i guess I raise front left and right side to same number Clip 4 . Thanks

 

If you have KDSS yes

 

The springs on my Bilsteins 6112s settled a lot. Springs for a stock build / no load. You might want to go the next circlip up to account for any settlement.

 

What clips did you start out on? How much did it settle?

 

I have the slightly older 6112s where there were only 7 circlip settings that maxed out at 3”. I was aiming for a 2.5” lift up front so set it at clip 5. Resulted in a height similar to a TRD Pro so had to set them again at clip 7 which says 3” but turned out to be more like 2.5” for me. The only drawback to these 6112s is they’re a PIA to fine tune heights.if they had adjustable collars where you only needed a spanner wrench they’d be perfect. You’ll be happy with them though. Best value out there IMO.

 

Ive found the bilstein setting suggestions yield more than stated. That said ill bet $$ to donuts that 3# will yield 2"s even if it states 1.7"

 

Thanks for this @dan777.

Timely thread. I have a 2019 TRD Pro and the shocks are worn. I don’t want to fork out ~$3k for a new set, not just because price but because they are soft - lots of body roll, serious nose-dives on hard stops.

I figured the 6112 and 5160 would be a good replacement (a few folks have said 5100 is enough in the rear) that would provide a more stable ride and still support the level of off-roading I do while costing less. I’d like to re-use the rear springs and not change the lift at all - the vehicle as set up works for me.

If I read that chart right, D4 P1 will give me a vehicle with no lean and another 0.4” lift from the TRD ride height in the front? (The Pro already has a 1” front lift.). Is that correct? Sorry for the question - configurable shocks are new to me. It seems a bit weird that the Pro requires an extra notch on the D side … there’s nothing else significant that’s different from the other trims.

Assuming I have that correct, I’ll have to go measure the thing tonight. It’s already close to level, and I don’t want the vehicle riding nose-high.

 

KDSS running 6112 600# / 5160 B12 rear I wish I would've used the first circlip up front for a little more rake (on circlip #2)