Bilstein 6112s just to level it out - for now

[cheeser]

I was planning on purchasing the 6112/5160/spring/UCA combo to provide a little lift to my 4Runner, but an unexpected house expense kicked that idea to the curb for now.

As a result, I am looking at the 6112s just to bring the front up for leveling purposes and a bit more ground clearance. From what I have read, will need to bring the front up 1.5" - 2" to level it out or still have a very slight rake.

Are the 6112s by themselves still a good match for the rest of the stock suspension?

 

[Zonie Taco]

I was planning on purchasing the 6112/5160/spring/UCA combo to provide a little lift to my 4Runner, but an unexpected house expense kicked that idea to the curb for now.

As a result, I am looking at the 6112s just to bring the front up for leveling purposes and a bit more ground clearance. From what I have read, will need to bring the front up 1.5" - 2" to level it out or still have a very slight rake.

Are the 6112s by themselves still a good match for the rest of the stock suspension?

Just get 6112s + 5150. Stock rear spring will work fine. Thats how TRD Pro's are set up. I would not go 6112 with stock rear shocks though. 6112's are going to be a big step up from stock fronts and you'll need something good in the rear to balance things out.

 

[salong53]

If you're really looking to save money, why not just go with the 5100s all around? IMO the 6112s would be way overkill if you're not replacing the rear shocks/springs. The frame/rockers will be level at about 0.5-1" of leveling. 2" is pretty close to leveling the fenders, but I personally think it looks squatty like that.

 

[cheeser]

If you're really looking to save money, why not just go with the 5100s all around? IMO the 6112s would be way overkill if you're not replacing the rear shocks/springs. The frame/rockers will be level at about 0.5-1" of leveling. 2" is pretty close to leveling the fenders, but I personally think it looks squatty like that.

At some point in the future, I am hoping to swap out the rear spring/shocks, UCA, and bump the front up even more. The 6112s were just the first stage.

 

[salong53]

At some point in the future, I am hoping to swap out the rear spring/shocks, UCA, and bump the front up even more. The 6112s were just the first stage.

Makes sense. In that case, I'd definitely spend the extra $100 now and get at least 5100s for the rear to pair with the 6112s. At least you'd have digressive valved shocks on all 4 corners.

 

[cutty01]

Are the 6112s by themselves still a good match for the rest of the stock suspension?

Others have run the 6112s with stock rear and they hated it. Here is a quote from [MENTION=117783]MATTYDIRT[/MENTION] from another 6112 thread...

"...the truck's ass end felt really squishy and un-balanced without the 5160's installed. I was not initially impressed with the 6112 and factory rear shock/spring. The ride height change was barely noticeable and I wasn't really feeling how the ass end sagged with any kind of weight.
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Next, installed the 5160's. What a difference in ride quality. Finally a balanced suspension. As documented, a minimal to no change in ride height."

 

[vwmasstransit]

I put the 6112's on front set at 2" of lift and drove around for a day like that. The front felt fine but then the back felt jittery with the stock suspension. Once I put the bumper/winch on, it brought the truck down to 1" of lift. Right where I wanted it. It felt better but it also improved when I put the fox 2.0's on back with stock springs. I did that cause 5160's are in hold by Bilstein till feb from what Total Automotive performance told me.