Bilstein 6112 with 1/4” top hat spacer

[4skrunner]

Has anybody ran this combo and or more importantly, cycled the suspension with a 1/4” or 1/2” top hat spacer? I’m currently running 6112s at the top clip with 600# springs. The only thing is I’m only getting 2” of lift but I love the ride qualities with the 600# spring. I don’t want to move to a 700 or 650 pound spring in order to maintain my ride quality. Therefore I’m looking into adding a thin top hat spacer. Being that the 6112s add an extra inch of droop, I’m concerned that adding a spacer may lead to too much extension.

So my question is, has anyone ran a similar setup and fully cycled the suspension? To ensure no CV or ball joint bind at full droop? And no issues at full bump? Or does anyone know if a preload collar exists for the 6112s that’ll give me a bit more height?

I’m also considering adding a small spacer/washer below the top hat nut in order to slightly limit down travel.


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[TrailRunnin14]

Check Wescott Designs for a preload collar.


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[rdruss]

"Tinkerer's Adventure" youtube has a discussion of Toyota IFS suspension, cycles suspension and discusses spacers. You might take a look and see if it answers your question.
I'd link it but I'm technically disadvantaged!

 

[chrisridebike8]

what setting do you have your 6112s on? aren't there multiple clip height settings so you shouldnt need a spacer?

 

[4skrunner]

Check Wescott Designs for a preload collar.


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That’s exactly what I need but pretty pricey!


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[4skrunner]

"Tinkerer's Adventure" youtube has a discussion of Toyota IFS suspension, cycles suspension and discusses spacers. You might take a look and see if it answers your question.
I'd link it but I'm technically disadvantaged!

I’m familiar with the vid thanks for the heads up!


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[4skrunner]

what setting do you have your 6112s on? aren't there multiple clip height settings so you shouldnt need a spacer?

Top clip. Maxed out but only gave me 2”


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[honda250xtitan]

I believe the cv's will be fine. but the ball joint in the UCA is gonna be at a pretty good angle at full droop. whatever you add to the top, add a spacer to your bump stop so you dont over compress the shock. I used my plasma cutter to cut my own bump stop spacers, just some 1/4" sheet metal. (i did the same idea but with the king shocks so i woudnt need to change the spring preload. bought the king top hat spacer from ekstrom design) Ekstrom Design & Fabrication Corporation -- A Coachbuilder Company -- – Shop Coachbuilder

 

[4skrunner]

Ended up tossing the spacer in. It actually measured out to be 3/8” but surprisingly only gave me about 1/2” of lift. So I’m at 2.5” of lift up front which is what I wanted. At full droop there is not issues. Wheel spins fine and turns lock to lock no issue. Didnt test full bump because I didn’t feel like breaking the strut down but I was more so worried about droop.

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