Bilstein 8112

[TrDpRo_J]

The Tacoma crowd seem to like these badboys, I can see that they aren't available for the 4runners yet but FJ's etc. They do look pretty badass though

Thoughts?

I can see the perk of not having to rebuild every 30k

 

[borfoo3]

Been keeping an eye on these. Pretty sweet. Time will tell how well they hold up to the real world abuse. It’s about time Bilstein step up their game to get some competition going in the high end segment.

 

[JSparky]

I know noting about these, but based on the rod ends and what I presume are spherical bearings, at least some parts will require regular maintenance. If not
I’d be super curious how.

 

[1stTime4Runner]

they look like $$$. i like 'em.

 

[bjowett]

The front shock is internally very similar to the Tundra TRD Pro Bilstein. Here is a picture of the Zone Controller from a TRD shock that I dissected a couple years back. It only lacks the rebound top-out of the 8112.

 

[TrDpRo_J]

Been keeping an eye on these. Pretty sweet. Time will tell how well they hold up to the real world abuse. It’s about time Bilstein step up their game to get some competition going in the high end segment.

Here is the thing though, in my track car days Bilsteins were excellent along with KW and coming into the 4x4 world they just don't seem to get much love. I mean they have the R&D and money to make a really solid products so maybe this is it?

Question is how long before we get them for the 4R'er :noidea:

I know noting about these, but based on the rod ends and what I presume are spherical bearings, at least some parts will require regular maintenance. If not
I’d be super curious how.

I think Bilsteins angle is to not require so much maintenance but who knows

 

[Okusputokus]

https://youtu.be/YQypdpFOpjI
Journey to SEMA vid

 

[honda250xtitan]

I love the "shock maintenance" numbers that are thrown out there as if they're arbitrary and will never change based on usage.

those are more shock then 99% of these grocery getters will ever need. pretty sweet though not gonna lie.

Bilstein has been in the "high end" game for a long time. they just didn't have an OEM replacement coilover similar to King and Fox.

 

[Jbatman]

FWIW I emailed Bilstein today regarding the 8112/5165 availability for the 4Runner and the response I got was that they were in development but could not be given an ETA


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[TrDpRo_J]

I love the "shock maintenance" numbers that are thrown out there as if they're arbitrary and will never change based on usage.

those are more shock then 99% of these grocery getters will ever need. pretty sweet though not gonna lie.

Bilstein has been in the "high end" game for a long time. they just didn't have an OEM replacement coilover similar to King and Fox.

You're right but in my case I trail run once an week and daily mine, my prior bilstein experience gives me good vibes on the maintenance front.

FWIW I emailed Bilstein today regarding the 8112/5165 availability for the 4Runner and the response I got was that they were in development but could not be given an ETA

Ahhh boooo! That blows

 

[ayeyothisiskyle]

I can see the perk of not having to rebuild every 30k

One of the reasons why I shy away from King.

 

[tacoyota]

what makes you guys think that these will last longer than other high end coilover setups. I am pretty sure it is the same technology....30-40k for weekend warrior DD and less if you bash on it.

 

[honda250xtitan]

One of the reasons why I shy away from King.

yea cause bending your OEM struts is way better then Kings....:flamethrwoer2::flamethrwoer2::flamethrwoer2:

 

[ayeyothisiskyle]

yea cause bending your OEM struts is way better then Kings....:flamethrwoer2::flamethrwoer2::flamethrwoer2:

lol it was a quick lift before I left to go work in Mammoth. I'm probably still going to buy kings if these bils are at those price points.

As always buy ones cry once. I'm planning a mt setup with front oem setup with adjusters up front and UCAs (not sure what will be best for me tc/dobs/spc). In the rear, I plan on running a steel bumper, so 3" springs with kings +adjusters + extended. I just don't have 4k laying around at the moment. Naw mean.

 

[honda250xtitan]

lol it was a quick lift before I left to go work in Mammoth. I'm probably still going to buy kings if these bils are at those price points.

As always buy ones cry once. I'm planning a mt setup with front oem setup with adjusters up front and UCAs (not sure what will be best for me tc/dobs/spc). In the rear, I plan on running a steel bumper, so 3" springs with kings +adjusters + extended. I just don't have 4k laying around at the moment. Naw mean.

Dirt King uppers.

 

[tacoyota]

If you spending a good amount might as well go delta joint uca and skip the uniball upkeep and noise.

 

[ayeyothisiskyle]

I've been in contact with Ben at filthy and he recommends the SPC UCAs. Whats the benefit from a delta joint vs other greaseable ball joints.

I was also looking at the JBA UCAs. I guess I still need to do more research on all the UCAs.

 

[empty403]

The Tacoma crowd seem to like these badboys, I can see that they aren't available for the 4runners yet but FJ's etc. They do look pretty badass though

Thoughts?

I can see the perk of not having to rebuild every 30k

These will be similar in performance as to the 2.5” dampers from Kings, Fox and Icon. However, you’ll benefit by having double bypasses on these 8112 rear shocks. The ability to adjust both the rebound and compression. You can get this bypass option from the other manufacturers as an upgrade or custom shock.

 

[Javin028]

FWIW I emailed Bilstein today regarding the 8112/5165 availability for the 4Runner and the response I got was that they were in development but could not be given an ETA


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I don’t have an ETA, but they are coming...

*edit* I’ve attached the pictures in case they got blocked on your browser.

 

[Goodin]

Whoa, now that’s insanely beautiful.. How?? Please tell more.