6112 Setting and Tire/Wheel Combo Thread.

Just purchased 6112/5160 kit (with a new top mount to go with it). Also have three .5" shims, Camburg UCAs, and a Deaver Mini pack f85 going in the rear with no shackles.

Goal is to set the 6112 at 1.9" with two .5" lift coachbuilder shims for the driver side and one .5" shim for the passenger side. As I understand it, that should level out my driver side with my passenger side, and lift the front up to level it with the stock rear (~2.5").

Performance lifts tell me the Deaver f85 provides about 1-1.5" of lift in the rear, and so I'm foregoing getting shackles in hopes that the Deaver will help provide about 1-1.5" rake keeping the stock shackles.

Goal is for the rake to stay between 1-1.75".

Shoes going on her are matte black Stealth Custom SR8s with +25 offset wrapped in 285/75r18 Duratracs.

Haven't seen much on here that speaks for the height that the Deaver's will provide. I was debating pairing them with the CB.625 shackles but don't want to risk being too high in the rear.

I'll be running the bump stop washer up front, carrier bearing drop kit (for the 1" rear lift to avoid vibrations), and the diff drop kit to help with the CV angles. All that, and a CB power steering rack and poly bushing kit.

Anybody have any experience, advice or guidance with this setup?

Really looking for some feedback on the Deaver f85 pack working with the 6112/5160 too. Curious what height I'd get out of the deavers and how much I should anticipate them settling.

Also, being told by a mechanic that I likely won't need to do the BMC given my offset and UCAs. I thought I'd have to regardless with these tires.

Thanks in advance for anybody taking the time.

 

Can't help ya with the Deavers but you'll like the ride on those 6112's, at least I do

 

I'm 2.5" up front, stock UCA's with 285/75/18's wrapped around methods with +18 offset and 5.75" back spacing. Had it aligned and no rubs on my cab mount... i bought the relentless plates in anticipation though.

 

I have never had Deaver springs, but the consensus is that they are great for about a year or so and then they flatten out and sag. Running 285/75-18s without a bmc will be tough, from what I have read 295/70-18 is as big as you can run without getting a bmc. I think I remember some being able to run 285/75-18, but I am not sure what they had to do to fit them. The Goodyear Duratracs are a great tire, they are just insanely noisy!

 

I don't have a leaf pack in the rear. Just 1.5 shackles with stock leafs. The ride is excellent, much more firm/stiff but very controlled. I feel bumps or imperfections in the road but there is NO "aftershake" due to the shocks absorbing it like champs. I couldn't be happier with this set up. I got more ground clearance than I was expecting, which I love.

With these large of tires there was all kinds of rubbing so I had a trusted shop do the body mount chop, bumper trim and mold the plastics. Now I have rubbing only at full lock in reverse which I'll likely just trim more off the bumper or live with it until I throw on a new front bumper (my next mod). I need to measure but I'd say there is about 1-2 inches of tire past the wells but it sits about flush with my runner steps currently on it.

 

The smaller option would give you least rub but I went with the 305's and couldn't be happier. It doesn't take much to fit them and if you're seeking height then I believe the 305/70 would give you the most. I'd use a tire calculator like the one on the beginning of this thread, I think, and that'll tell you true heights and everything you could want to know.

 

Can't wait! Got a trip at the end of the month to test them out ... if i can get them on in time.

I bought the plates off SDHQ just in case too. May just bite the bullet and get them installed just in case. I'm guessing only a body shop would do it right?

I've heard that. Not uncommon for AALs in general but I'm going to keep my overload spring which should keep them sturdy for longer. Just hoping they'll give me about an inch after they settle.

Heard that about the Duratracs .. though high reviews on quality as well. KO2s are my favorite tire but I was more set on size and weight than on brand this time around.

Anybody else with an opinion on my earlier post (6 above)?

 

not sure a body shop would to be honest. a fabricator would though.... i was just going to weld mine in myself

 

I can't comment on the Deaver's, but have a similar "leveling" kit going on my '18. I went with 6112/5100 combo. The 6112's set at 2.5" top setting. Added the Icon Mini Pack to the back. This added 1.5" increase to rear height. This has given me about 1.25" higher in the back than in the front. I had this all installed by a local 4x4 suspension shop and they made the recommendations and the outcome is to my liking. Stock UCA's and no differential drop. Easy front end alignment back to spec. Tires are 295/70. YMMV

 

Looks real good @TelemarkTumalo!

 

6112/5100. 1.3 setting or 2nd notch from the bottom (for ride and slight rake). 20x9.5 25 Black Rhino Everest’s. 285/55/20 KO2’s. The 6112’s were the best decision I made over 5100’s up front. Great ride! The only thing I had to do was remove those little front plastic flaps. Wheels stick out about an inch. Minor rubbing full crank reverse only.

 

looks gr

looks great! any cutting? is this at the top setting up front?

 

Set at 2.5", no shims. had to trim the front inner liner of the bumper. that was it.

 

Are you running stock UCA's even with two driver side shims and one passenger side?

Anyone know at what point you need to upgrade to aftermarket UCA's? Also, if I plan on 6112/5160 with top setting in front with two shims driver side and one passenger side I need to also have the carrier bearing drop kit, dif drop kit, and bump stop extensions?

 

Yessir, I was able to get away with stock UCA's and save some money there. I'll upgrade eventually but no need to right away. I don't think you ever "have to" upgrade with this mild of a lift but it'll make alignment easier plus look great. I did run it without the carrier drop kit for a week, noticed slight driveshaft vibration which went away after the drop kit. diff drop is recommended at this height but not necessary. I havent put mine on yet but will soon. Really just depends what you're putting the truck through and how hard you run it. I'd save those expensive front shocks with the bump stop extensions for sure to avoid over compressing them but again, depends on how hard you run it etc. There's a great kit from BOSS that includes all of the above mentioned parts, which I bought. Couldn't be happier with the outcome.

 

Any rubbing

 

Yes there was I had to do some trimming but it’s good now no rubbing.

 

Looks like only a small handful of members running this set up at 1.3..I’m looking to only gain a small lift while improving the dampening on trails and crappy roads. Looking for a modest lift to help clear tires. I’m looking at 275/70r18’s Toyo AT3’s...my question is that the wheels I’m looking at have an offset of 18 (method 314’s or kmc 542)...with this tire size and wheel offset, will I have any major rub issues at 1.3 setting? Thx!

 

@StreamerJunkie505 I had mine set at 1.3 and ended up adjusting driver side to 1.9 to counter the lean- it came out great with zero handling issues. The rear is stock height with 5160s. I just got Method 701s (0 offset) and Mickey Thompson ATZs (33.2" x 12") 295/70r17. She is trail ready - Stance is great - Aggressive look achieved. I removed the small "air dam" flaps in front of tires. I had some rub on wheel well liner- trimmed with shears and moved them forward and no more rub; slight rub on mud flaps but no worries. Love it.

 

This look perfect! Wow...I love the 701’s and is actually my second choice in wheels. Very capable looking rig, not flashy, simple and purposeful, great stance indeed. I too came from Tacomaworld and the new gen 6112’s for tacomas require you to stagger the settings to account for the lean. Glad it worked for your tundra. Your tire size is a smidge taller and almost an inch wider than my 275/70r18’s I’m looking at and you have minimal scraping...I have no problems with heat gun and flap removal . I think I should be fine then with the 18 offset...thanks a ton!

 

Can you post up a side profile photo of the entire truck? Thanks!

 

Thanks. I will take pic today of side profile and post. Front is at 2" and sits level with .5" rake.

 

crap photo... I will try again soon.

 

6112’s (top clip), 5160’s, and Ray10’s on 275/70’s. planning on adding the Icon progressive AAL and going up to 285/70’s. currently measures .25" lower in the rear (hub to fender). really wondering if the 1.5" in the rear is going to be too much though...

 

Looks good! I bet a Coachbuilder + 1 shackle (.625" lift) would bring it pretty damn level. Maybe if you tow or haul you could bump shale size up?

 

My photo skills are not skilled... An almost side shot...Really I think this is how stock Tundras should be- stance/ tire wise.

 

A little Lowe’s “action”

 

Your proposed setup is the same that I have (6112's in front at top setting and 5100's rear). I found the addition of the Icon Mini-Pack leafs added about 1.25" giving me a slight rake. Overall height increased a bit over 3" all around including the taller tires. I'm running 295/70's. The ride is subtly stiffer than the factory.

 

lookin good! What’s your setup and tire size?