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bilstein setup suggestions?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by redryder, Dec 24, 2018.

  1. Dec 24, 2018 at 12:55 PM
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    redryder

    redryder [OP] New Member

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    I'm planning on getting some Bilsteins for the truck, and I am considering the 6112s for the front but not sure for the back. I plan on going from a 20in to 18in wheel. I do use my truck as a truck, so I don't want it to suffer when it comes to towing and hauling but would like to do some offroading after i get some knobby tires. Any suggestions on a specific Bilstein setup?
     
  2. Dec 25, 2018 at 7:37 AM
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    equin Texarican Tundra

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    TRD Rear Anti-sway bar, TRD Pro skid plate, Bedrug bed mat, 17" Icon Rebounds, 315/70/17 BFG AT/K02, Bilstein 6112s front (for now), Fox 2.5 Remote Reservoirs rear, Diamondback SE, Dirtydeeds Industries 8" stainless BAMuffler, aFe dry air filter, TRD air intake accelerator
    I went with Bilstein 5160s for the rear.
     
  3. Dec 25, 2018 at 7:38 AM
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    Forgot to add a photo.

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  4. Dec 25, 2018 at 12:59 PM
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    Any particular reason you went with those over the 5100s? Merry Christmas by the way.
     
  5. Dec 25, 2018 at 1:05 PM
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    Yeah more rubber plus I find the 18s are easier to find.
     
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  6. Dec 25, 2018 at 1:26 PM
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    6112 up front 3rd setting 1.9
    5160 rear (more beefy)
    Cb shackle +1 Nice level
    CB shackle +2 slight rake
    Or

    6112 top setting 2.5
    5160 rear (beefy piston w/ resvior)
    CB shackle +2 level
    CB shackle +3 slight rake
     
  7. Dec 25, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    equin Texarican Tundra

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    Merry Christmas to you, too!

    5100s are good shocks, but 5160s come with an external reservoir. So theoretically, they should heat up more slowly than 5100s. Heat causes shock fade, which affects shock damping ability. I figured they were a decent deal for better shocks without breaking the bank.
     

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