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Bilstein 6112/6100 Lift Question

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by nrm91, May 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM.

  1. May 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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    nrm91

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    I recently got the 6112 front shocks and 6100 rear shocks + Eibach rear springs. I had a local shop install them, and he did the 1" lift in the rear and said he did 1.7" in the front. He said he couldn't go higher on the front without possible sway bar issues. I was hoping to get the full 2.2" lift in the front. I am curious, is he right? Also, what would I need to get the full lift in the front if so? He also said: "After some miles, the springs up front may settle down to about the 1.5 or 1.6 lift, then we can go up from there." Is that accurate, and if so, how long should it take until I can go up?
     
  2. May 15, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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    RickyPNW

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    Not a response to your question, but curious how you are liking the 6112/6100 setup
     
  3. May 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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    nrm91

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    I really like it so far, haven't actually had a lot of time to drive my truck, but it drives a lot nicer than stock. I had added 35/11.5/r20 Toyo A/T IIIs a while back and it seems to be a lot smoother now. Eventually I plan to swap to 17 or 18" wheels and the same tire but 12.5" wide. I was hoping to get a higher lift, hence the question above, but other than that I really enjoy them.
     
  4. May 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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    memario1214

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    The end links should have still been able to seat up at 2.2" of lift. That said, at that point there is a decent amount of tension on that junction. A small swaybar spacer will help with that. My personal recommendation is to go back and have him grab your 2.2" of lift, and ditch the swaybar altogether. The springrate and valving of the 6112 will keep the truck plenty stable without it, and it'll let the IFS actually work.
     
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  5. May 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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    1lowlife

    1lowlife Toxic prick and pavement princess..

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    With my 2014, I got 2.5" of lift with my 6112s with no issues, installed in 2015..
    They're on the second to the lowest setting.
    No sway bar or alignment problems..

    I run 5160s in the rear with Toytec shackles on the 1" setting.

    Good luck...
     
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