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6112 Setting and Tire/Wheel Combo Thread.

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Rngr188, Apr 4, 2018.

  1. Mar 29, 2021 at 9:40 PM
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    How much did everyone’s 6112’s settle after install? How quickly does it settle?
    I got about an inch more than expected. Hope it simmers down a bit!
     
  2. Mar 29, 2021 at 9:48 PM
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    what setting are you on? I set mines on the top clip and it started off at 2-5/8” but settled down to 2-1/2”
     
  3. Mar 29, 2021 at 9:52 PM
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    I’m on the bottom clip with 2 cb shims driver and 1 pass. I’m 2wd so bottom clip says 1.5”. I got 3” total.
     
  4. Apr 2, 2021 at 1:20 PM
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    I have a 2018 Tundra DC TRD Off Road. Still has stock all around with 4100 suspension and stock Michelin 275/65/R18 tires. Planning to go with Falken A/T3W 285/70/R17 with Method 313's after suspension is done.

    Just purchased assembled 6112 Bilstein strut/coil set to top setting 2.5". Looking to go with 5100's in the rear with cb +3 shackles.

    My current rake is 2-1/4". 35" up front, 37-1/4" in the rear. Driver side front is actually 34-3/4", pass side front is 35". Thinking I'll add 1/4" cb spacer to driver side to adjust for slight lean and go with +3 cb shackles in back.

    Is my below math correct in that I'm thinking of this setup would give me a 1-1/2" rake?

    Front: 35+2.5=37.5
    Rear: 37.25+1.75=39

    Thanks in advance!
     
  5. Apr 3, 2021 at 8:20 AM
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    From what I have learned-
    Assuming the front are already installed I would first correct the lean either by a (spacer/shim); this will entail removing driver side shock and reinstalling... I went a different route with correcting the lean by staggering settings (1.9/1.3) it worked great for me.
    Anyway, after the front is good get it aligned and drive it for a couple weeks to let is settle. Once settled take your measurements of all 4 on a flat surface from center of wheel to wheel well. The difference will tell you the amount you will need to lift rear for the rake you want. I went that route and in the end left rear stock height for .75" rake. I don't plan on towing/hauling loads. Hope this helps.
     
  6. Apr 6, 2021 at 11:32 AM
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  7. Apr 7, 2021 at 9:21 AM
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    Missed it by a damn cunt hair! Oh well, maybe the 2022 will be here by the next round of stock haha. Thanks though
     
  8. Apr 7, 2021 at 9:59 AM
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    Seems like a bit high installed correctly? Did you get 1/2 spacer or 1 inch spacers?

    upload_2021-4-7_10-58-21.jpg
     
  9. Apr 7, 2021 at 3:17 PM
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    Yeah it’s right. Shims are 1/2”. It has settled after alignment and some miles. I’m going to remove a shim on each side this weekend.

    2wd This is 6112/5100. The front set at lowest clip with 2 shims DS 1 shim PS 1/2” I’ll post another pick when I remove a shim

     
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  10. Apr 7, 2021 at 3:24 PM
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    I got an email from Bilsteinlifts.com that they have 6112s back in stock. Never ordered from them though. Online feedback is a little iffy
     
  11. Apr 7, 2021 at 3:31 PM
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    Try shocksurplus. I had great service there! They emailed me yesterday saying they got more in stock. Call first!
     
  12. Apr 7, 2021 at 3:45 PM
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    I've heard good things about them. I went an entirely different direction, just throwing it out there in case someone is looking.
     
  13. Apr 7, 2021 at 3:59 PM
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    If the spacer is 1/2 thick that will give you inch of lift.
     
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    Yep. 1/2” = 1”. 1/4” = 1/2”.
    I have the 1/4 that give you 1/2”
     
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    Bilstein 6112's at 1.9" up front and 5100's in the rear at stock height.

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    This looks factory to me but im sure the ride is a little better than stock
     
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    Nice! In the same boat. Just waiting on my CB shims and +3's!
     
  19. Apr 15, 2021 at 1:09 PM
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    Unless you guys are just f’ing with each other...then wouldn’t (2) 1/2” shims on drivers side and (1) 1/2” shim on passenger side over compensate?
     
  20. Apr 15, 2021 at 1:43 PM
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    Set at 1.9 with 1/4” shims. Net gain 3” over stock height.

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    It's to compensate for driver side lean that most tundras have.
     
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    Nice rig!
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    Yes I know. But I’m led to believe it’s a 1/2” lean. I’m reading here that 1/2” shim = 1”. Logic would say that (2) 1/2” shims = 2” and with one shim on passenger side then you have a 1” difference.

    like I said maybe those guys are just f’ing with each other??
     
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    In that case maybe they're compensating for something else. :D
     
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    .5in shim = .5in lift you are right
     
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    Actually the CB shims are 1/4” = 1/2” lift. I assume the 1” of lift are 1/2” thick, only have seen the 1/2” of lift ones.
     
  29. Apr 15, 2021 at 3:19 PM
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    It’s 1/4” thick62DBB051-0A63-4D31-AE8F-78851B2A6B15.jpg
     
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    Clear as mud.
     

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