Bilstein 6112 Series - 5th Gen 4Runner

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

Will you guys assemble the 6112 prior to shipping? It’s an option some sellers are offering at a small additional charge.

We do get asked this question a lot.

Typically, there is no reason for the added expense replacing the Top Hat.

Also, lift is often a last minute decision, but for the 6112's, is needed before installing the Top Hat.

If doing the install yourself, you can reach out to a local shop for re-purposing Top Hat on NEW 6112's.

Sometimes this is free, but most of the time a small fee. Example, Pep Boys does it here for $20.00.

This is less than the cost of new Top Hats.

Hope this helps.

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[406 4runner]

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I just finished the installation this last weekend of the 6112's on my 17 SR5 non kdss.. I set the driver side to clip #7 and the passenger side to #6 to help compensate for factory lean... Anyway everything went well and we also installed the dirt king ball joint uca's.. I only got 2 inches of lift in the front.. I was expecting at least 2.5.. Have you heard of this or have any ideas why I only ended up with 2? No extra weight- bumpers, winch, etc..

 

[honda250xtitan]

I just finished the installation this last weekend of the 6112's on my 17 SR5 non kdss.. I set the driver side to clip #7 and the passenger side to #6 to help compensate for factory lean... Anyway everything went well and we also installed the dirt king ball joint uca's.. I only got 2 inches of lift in the front.. I was expecting at least 2.5.. Have you heard of this or have any ideas why I only ended up with 2? No extra weight- bumpers, winch, etc..

thought these only lift max, 2.25"? Mine are at the top setting on both sides and are just above 2" of lift. I wouldn't want anymore lift, it drives so nice. Just cause guys max their coilovers preload out to get 3" of lift doesn't mean they drive nice:ranger:

 

[tm965]

thought these only lift max, 2.25"? Mine are at the top setting on both sides and are just above 2" of lift. I wouldn't want anymore lift, it drives so nice. Just cause guys max their coilovers preload out to get 3" of lift doesn't mean they drive nice:ranger:

are your UCA bushings binding?

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

We have not really heard anyone sharing the Top Setting being limited to 2" of Lift.

Usually, it is the opposite...Too Much Lift.

Here are the typical expectations for a 5th Gen 4Runner...

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[honda250xtitan]

are your UCA bushings binding?

not a thing since i have aftermarket uppers. but no they are not, i installed the shocks correctly

 

[MAST4R]

I just finished the installation this last weekend of the 6112's on my 17 SR5 non kdss.. I set the driver side to clip #7 and the passenger side to #6 to help compensate for factory lean... Anyway everything went well and we also installed the dirt king ball joint uca's.. I only got 2 inches of lift in the front.. I was expecting at least 2.5.. Have you heard of this or have any ideas why I only ended up with 2? No extra weight- bumpers, winch, etc..

Do you have steel skid plates? I got 0.9 when I set it for 1.2. I have 300lb worth of armor but no bumpers.

You can easily gain more by going to 650lb springs. However, you will pay a hefty price for that both on and offroad.

On road, a maxed out lift on 650lb will probably ride like crap. Mine rides just fine, sporty, but still fine at 1.25" lift. But any further stiffness would be too much. By contrast, the 600lb springs made for a plush, superb ride.

Off road, mine is perfect with the 650. 600 was too soft. But if you max the lift you will eat the wheel travel which is much more important than 0.5-1" of extra lift under a couple of skid plates especially if these are proper 3/16 ones.

So, if I were in your shoes, I would stay 600 if outside the Southwest and would get 650 if around here but would dial the lift down to 1.5sh.

The stiffer springs do much more to prevent hits than some extra nominal lift in the front, especially since you don't have KDSS so you are not losing clearance there.

 

[406 4runner]

Do you have steel skid plates? I got 0.9 when I set it for 1.2. I have 300lb worth of armor but no bumpers.

You can easily gain more by going to 650lb springs. However, you will pay a hefty price for that both on and offroad.

On road, a maxed out lift on 650lb will probably ride like crap. Mine rides just fine, sporty, but still fine at 1.25" lift. But any further stiffness would be too much. By contrast, the 600lb springs made for a plush, superb ride.

Off road, mine is perfect with the 650. 600 was too soft. But if you max the lift you will eat the wheel travel which is much more important than 0.5-1" of extra lift under a couple of skid plates especially if these are proper 3/16 ones.

So, if I were in your shoes, I would stay 600 if outside the Southwest and would get 650 if around here but would dial the lift down to 1.5sh.

The stiffer springs do much more to prevent hits than some extra nominal lift in the front, especially since you don't have KDSS so you are not losing clearance there.

I just have the factory SR5 skid plate- no armor or anything

 

[406 4runner]

thought these only lift max, 2.25"? Mine are at the top setting on both sides and are just above 2" of lift. I wouldn't want anymore lift, it drives so nice. Just cause guys max their coilovers preload out to get 3" of lift doesn't mean they drive nice:ranger:

I'm glad to hear that I am not the only one.. It does drive really nice and as long as it will clear the 285's I have even with a BMC I will be happy- just seems that most people get 2.5" or more with this setup..

 

[patkelly4370]

I'm glad to hear that I am not the only one.. It does drive really nice and as long as it will clear the 285's I have even with a BMC I will be happy- just seems that most people get 2.5" or more with this setup..

I have 1½" lift on front (spacer) and 285's.
I did have the fronts barely touch one spot on the inner fenders.
I predrilled the fenders and moved them 1" and no more contact.
Even with the contact there was never any damage. The tires had to be cranked hard and the suspension compressed for them to touch.

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[adrtoy]

I just finished the installation this last weekend of the 6112's on my 17 SR5 non kdss.. I set the driver side to clip #7 and the passenger side to #6 to help compensate for factory lean... Anyway everything went well and we also installed the dirt king ball joint uca's.. I only got 2 inches of lift in the front.. I was expecting at least 2.5.. Have you heard of this or have any ideas why I only ended up with 2? No extra weight- bumpers, winch, etc..

I just did mine set at #2 and didn't get the 1.4 that's advertised. I'm moving mine up to #4. This is a 2020 with KDSS. Bilstein does say the posted numbers are general.

 

[thechamp]

i have 6112 with 600 lb and set my notch to maxed out #7. I have a rear wheelers 1.5 t13 in the rear and still have a rake. I have skids and sliders and a gobi rack. Im wondering if i can add a 1/2 spacer in the front to gain 1 inch to level it or go with a 650 lb spring for the front. Might be a rough ride though... stressing The Bilstein chart is definitely inaccurate for my 18 with kdss.

 

[thechamp]

heres a pic before the rack

 

[Akkording]

I have 7/5 set with HeadStrong 1/2" spacer on 650# Kings. I'm weighted down and it feels great to me. I enjoy the slightly stiffer feel, it does ride tall which I always liked coming from a Tacoma.

 

[MAST4R]

i have 6112 with 600 lb and set my notch to maxed out #7. I have a rear wheelers 1.5 t13 in the rear and still have a rake. I have skids and sliders and a gobi rack. Im wondering if i can add a 1/2 spacer in the front to gain 1 inch to level it or go with a 650 lb spring for the front. Might be a rough ride though... stressing The Bilstein chart is definitely inaccurate for my 18 with kdss.

For offroading, the stiffer springs and less lift with more wheel travel will perform much better than a big static lift in both desert and rocks. The 600 are too soft for the desert. They are tolerable in rocks (unless you have had stiffer springs already and can tell the difference).

I have 7/5 set with HeadStrong 1/2" spacer on 650# Kings. I'm weighted down and it feels great to me. I enjoy the slightly stiffer feel, it does ride tall which I always liked coming from a Tacoma.

The ride quality change on the 6112 from 600 to 650 is huge. I know you have had various springs before, but for me it goes like this:

1/ 600 on SL tires: plush
2/ 650 on heavy LTE tires: very good, which is what I have now
3/ 650 on SL tires: just okay

This is with 206 rear springs and Icon 2.0 rears in all 3 cases.

I must say that #3 involved tires at 50% (and #1) whereas #2 involves brand new tires. The ride will inevitably deteriorate at some point but I think that the heavier tires help.

I don't think that 650 added anything on road, as 600 was great already. But it really made a huge difference off road.

 

[Nomad74]

Just installed mine
7/5 from headstrong
5160 Rears
T13 rear coils
I have a slight forward rake (which I wanted)
285s, no rub no BMC

 

[406 4runner]

i have 6112 with 600 lb and set my notch to maxed out #7. I have a rear wheelers 1.5 t13 in the rear and still have a rake. I have skids and sliders and a gobi rack. Im wondering if i can add a 1/2 spacer in the front to gain 1 inch to level it or go with a 650 lb spring for the front. Might be a rough ride though... stressing The Bilstein chart is definitely inaccurate for my 18 with kdss.

What is your measurement from hub to fender in the front?

 

[TotalAutomotiveLV]

Bilstein 6112's are Back In-Stock and Shipping - Click Here

Looking for Rear Shocks to Match?

Here are some great options...

Bilstein 5100 (0-2") - In Stock
Bilstein 5160 (0-2") - In-Stock
ICON 56505 (1-3") - In Stock - This is a great option for 2.5-3" Rear Coils

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