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Bilstein 6112 settings to level?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Ming15237, Nov 23, 2018.

  1. Feb 6, 2020 at 12:01 PM
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    Trikerider

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    My truck stock had about 1.6" of rake and since I haul a lot of stuff in the bed I went with 1.3" instead of the 1.9". Fits 275/60r20 on stock rims just fine only slight rub on skid plate which I bent upwards with pliers. The ride is much better than the stock and with a bed full of firewood it doesn't look too ridiculous with the bro lean.
     
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  2. Feb 6, 2020 at 4:31 PM
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    Are you saying you think the ride is way better at the 1.3 setting vs your old 1.9 setting? Or, are you saying the ride is way better overall just by installing 6112's? Just curious if you noticed a difference between settings.
     
  3. Feb 6, 2020 at 4:32 PM
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    rustytoys

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    Any of you move from 5100's to 6112's and like the ride better?

    I moved from stock 4600's to 5100's and ride is too stiff for my taste on the street.
     
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  4. Feb 6, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    What setting do you have them on? The higher you go, the greater the preload of the spring
     
  5. Feb 6, 2020 at 7:50 PM
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    Well, there is another thread I started here with some pretty good info posted by members - and I am not sure I believe anymore that there is any preload difference between the notches once the truck is lowered off the jack.

    I have tried the middle and top notch - not much difference between the two, yes it doesn't feel as good on top notch - but its not a big difference and could just be geometry or the starting point on the shock valving perhaps not as ideal; the BIG change that really firmed the ride was 4600 to 5100.
     
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  6. Feb 8, 2020 at 9:39 PM
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    r1-superstar

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    I went from the Red Bilstein 4600 (on the Sport) to 5100 leveling shock, the 5100 is stiffer. The more I raised the front, the stiffer it got. The 6112s on the top setting ride WAY better than the 5100s on the middle or top setting. Heck they ride better period! Plus the Eibach springs that came with the 6112s are better suited for the level/lift.
     
  7. Feb 13, 2020 at 5:14 AM
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    apologies for delay @rustytoys; I did not have them installed at 1.9. I had them set at 1.9 when ordered and after much discussion/ education from a Tundra ninja I decided to have them dropped to 1.3. We just confirmed alignment (tape measure) and measured heights - I have the driver side lean. It is bothering me now that I can see it and am taking action to counter the lean soon. My goal is to get the front dialed in and then figure out what I need rear in terms of shackle size.
    Here are several ways I thinking about minimizing or eliminating lean:

    1- Drop passenger side 6112 setting to lowest- I am having trouble accepting this... but will probably drive as designed/engineered.

    2- Raise the driver side to 1.9 setting.

    3- Raise driver side to 2.5 setting and adjust passenger to 1.9 setting.

    4- Simply instal 1 CB coilover shim on driver side and call is good. My understanding is that shims are not necessarily bad however, in certain conditions the shock may bottom out before the frame bump stop.
     
  8. Feb 13, 2020 at 5:16 PM
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    The 6112's come with washers to adjust the bump stops so they are still effective
     
  9. Feb 13, 2020 at 7:49 PM
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    Minor stuff- Tint, rear sway bar , pedal commander, TRD drop in filter DD Exhaust, Bilstein 6112/5160, stealth 32” lightbar, Cali Raised Offroad fog light replacements.
    6112 top setting with 285/70/18 RG and I had to remove both forward and rear front mud flaps. Not sure how it would fit on a lower setting

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  10. Feb 13, 2020 at 8:39 PM
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    6112s top setting; 305/65-18s and only removed the front flap.

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  11. May 29, 2020 at 7:24 AM
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    Did you have to trim anything to fit the tires and what kinda UCA are you using
     
  12. Jun 2, 2020 at 10:29 AM
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    What are your Toytec shackles set at and do you a a shim in the front for the driver lean
     
  13. Jun 15, 2020 at 8:59 PM
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    Nothing yet, but headed that way!!!!
    Did you do new shocks in the back? also did you do a diff drop ?
     
  14. Jun 24, 2020 at 12:39 PM
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    I kept my OEM rear shocks and no diff drop. No issues after 3 years.
     
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  15. Feb 6, 2021 at 5:02 PM
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    Is this just the Bilstein 6112 at 1.3 or is there also a shim?
     
  16. Mar 3, 2021 at 9:39 AM
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    sorry, just seeing this. No shim
     
  17. Jun 25, 2021 at 9:53 PM
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    Just found some 6112’s, slim pickin’s out there! Price seemed right too. Thinking the 1.9” setting as of now. Waiting on the cap and decked system before I pull the trigger on the rear suspension, possible travel trailer in the near future as well. I know it’s been talked about over and over but what’s your take for the rear? Airbags with trailer and just upgrade the shocks? I think it will depend on cap and decked to see if she squats.
     
  18. Jul 1, 2023 at 8:32 AM
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    Are you still running the 1.3 set-up?
    How’s it riding!
     

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