Any reviews of the new Bilstein 6112's?

Dear Bilstein,

Just give us a fully threaded body already! You're almost there now with the 9 grooves.

Sincerely,

IFS off-road enthusiasts


P.S. Also, if you could give us some heavier spring rate options, that'd be great!
 
Still really want these, and with the reviews being great it's hard not to pull the trigger.

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Dear Bilstein,

Just give us a fully threaded body already! You're almost there now with the 9 grooves.

Sincerely,

IFS off-road enthusiasts


P.S. Also, if you could give us some heavier spring rate options, that'd be great!

They have different spring rate options... Eibach makes their springs... and they have different weight coils available per my conversation with Wheelers Offroad when I was in the process of buying mine.
 
They have different spring rate options... Eibach makes their springs... and they have different weight coils available per my conversation with Wheelers Offroad when I was in the process of buying mine.

Yes, all of that is true but those springs are available separately, obviously at an additional cost. I'm talking about offering a kit with the standard 600 lb coils and a kit with 650-700 lb coils.
 
Yes, all of that is true but those springs are available separately, obviously at an additional cost. I'm talking about offering a kit with the standard 600 lb coils and a kit with 650-700 lb coils.

Right, that is also true... it was an additional cost, but at least it is available for those who really want to stay with the 6112 shock...

It would be nice to see the same kit with different rate springs for the same price. It must be a cost/units sold/market needs/standardization thing... I dont know.

Personally, I think if I get to the point where I have bumper, winch, and build up to the point where I actually need a different rate springs, I would have just bought something even better which would allow me to fully customize the ride to my requirements... full threaded coilover, remote rez, with damper control.

I have the 6112, I love my 6112, I think its a awesome budget 2.5" setup, but its more of a middle ground for me. It was developed at as OE option for Toyota... on a stock weight 4Runner, they ride perfect. I wouldn't change a thing.

At the end of the day, the 6112 is still somewhat of an entry level setup for a performance setup. But its miles ahead of something like a 5100.
 
I agree, the 6112's are a midway strut. Way better than the 5100's but no where near a real coilover. Don't get me wrong, the 6112's put a smile on my face just about every day but they're just not at the same level as my Icons. That being said, I plan to get some 700lb coils if/when I install my front bumper and winch. I'll drive it for a while like that and if I need to I'll move on to Kings or Icons.
 
TotalAutomotiveLV:

Do you guys have the revised 6112's in stock for the 4th gen 4runner? Package pricing for a 6112 5160 and billet bracket package? Thanks
 
Dear Bilstein,

Just give us a fully threaded body already! You're almost there now with the 9 grooves.

Sincerely,

IFS off-road enthusiasts


P.S. Also, if you could give us some heavier spring rate options, that'd be great!

Bilstein-8100-300x300.jpg
 
I agree, the 6112's are a midway strut. Way better than the 5100's but no where near a real coilover. Don't get me wrong, the 6112's put a smile on my face just about every day but they're just not at the same level as my Icons. That being said, I plan to get some 700lb coils if/when I install my front bumper and winch. I'll drive it for a while like that and if I need to I'll move on to Kings or Icons.

The 6112 is a real coilover shock. Our trucks came from the factory with coilover shocks. It is definitely a mid performance option but so is icon.
 
Latest 6112 lift/spec info 47-260153

So now the lowest setting yields 1.9"s of lift. Heres a trick question. Is it the passenger or driver side that yields the stated lift height? Seems to take the guess work out of the lift/specs values of previous variants:flame:

Bilstein, Innovation and High Quality Since 1873


Circlip Location 1-6
Driver side / Passenger side - in order to compensate for lean
4x4 V6
Typical lift
heights**
#6 / #4 2.85”
#5 / #3 2.50”
#4 / #2 2.13”
#3 / #1 1.90”
Circlip Location
Driver side / Passenger side
4x2 V6
Typical lift
heights**
#2 / #1 2.75”
Do not use circlip locations #3, #4, #5, or #6 on
4x2 V6 models.
 
Josh, this is the setup I want to run. any issues with rubbing? Do you have a build thread I can check out?

sorry for the uber late reply. i dont really check my notifcations.

no rubbing issues for me so far. i am going to get new wheels to push my tires out about 1-1.25" soon.

did you end up going this route?

i love the setup still. The rear icon springs seem a little harsh when i have nothing in the back. going over speed bumps in my neighbor hood can be harsh but when i have some gear or some peeps in the rear, it's super nice.

i took 2 guys + lots of firearms + lots of targets/junk out to the hills and was flying thru the dirt roads and it rode like a dream. :)
 
More info?!

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Bilstein is releasing a new coilover called the 8100, said to cost about double what a 6112 costs. External reservoir and some new additions etc. Probably not worth it for 95% of us.

So are there going to be some specials around black friday for a 6112/5160 set?

I know the 6112's are doing well for everybody, how about the 5160? Or should I go with a Fox non-res shock instead?
 
Bilstein is releasing a new coilover called the 8100, said to cost about double what a 6112 costs. External reservoir and some new additions etc. Probably not worth it for 95% of us.

So are there going to be some specials around black friday for a 6112/5160 set?

I know the 6112's are doing well for everybody, how about the 5160? Or should I go with a Fox non-res shock instead?
I'm hearing that the 5160s maybe a tad too harsh from a post I read.

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The new, redesigned 6112s are now in stock! Use code T4R to get yours.

• 2010 – 2016 Toyota 4Runner B8 6112 front kit – Part# 47-259768
• 2003 – 2009 Toyota 4Runner B8 6112 front kit – Part# 47-260153
• 1996 – 2002 Toyota 4Runner B8 6112 front kit – Part# 47-258624
• 2000 – 2006 Toyota Tundra B8 6112 front kit – Part# 47-243729
 

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