Bilstein B12 Spring Kit 1-1.5" Rear Suspension Lift - Reviews?

[pumacat24]

Has anyone actually installed this new B12 rear spring kit for the 1-1.5" lift (normal load)?

I'm so close to purchasing these so I've been looking for reviews all over the inter-webs, and can't find any.

If you have installed them, or even the 1.5-2" or the 1.5" heavy load, please let us know your thoughts.

Pics/reviews would be most appreciated!!! :reddance:

 

[18 trd off road]

im getting ready to install them this weekend i will post some pics after i get the lift installed

 

[a2marian]

Looking forward to seeing the results! I have the 1” springs on route now. The 6112/5160 shocks are on back order so unfortunately I will have to wait for those before install. I’ll post my results with photos, but you would have probably made your decision by then.

 

[Harrisnc]

Are you just wanting 1” of lift and no additional load capacity? I talked to the bilstein engineers about these springs before I did my lift. I would have bought them but they weren’t available. I got tired of waiting and bought the Eibach 1” springs that have a 10% stiffer rate. The Eibachs were also cheaper.

 

[MAST4R]

Are you just wanting 1” of lift and no additional load capacity? I talked to the bilstein engineers about these springs before I did my lift. I would have bought them but they weren’t available. I got tired of waiting and bought the Eibach 1” springs that have a 10% stiffer rate. The Eibachs were also cheaper.

What's the Billstein's spring rate?

 

[Harrisnc]

When I asked, Bilstein said factory rate. They never gave me a number.

 

[pumacat24]

Are you just wanting 1” of lift and no additional load capacity? I talked to the bilstein engineers about these springs before I did my lift. I would have bought them but they weren’t available. I got tired of waiting and bought the Eibach 1” springs that have a 10% stiffer rate. The Eibachs were also cheaper.

Hey [MENTION=262562]Harrisnc[/MENTION]... The only extra 100% constant load is that stupid sliding cargo tray and then 75% constant load I have is my 65lb lab, ~50lb bike rack with 1-2 bikes coming in at an additional 20-40 lbs. So I guess that adds an extra 155 lbs, then 5-8 times a year we add an extra 150lbs of camping crap on to that. So I'm still way under the 400lb constant.

Thoughts?

Do you have a good shop up in CLT? I'm down in Spartanburg.

 

[Harrisnc]

I’ve had my bike rack, 3 bikes, kid and less than 200lbs of gear in mine and it still has some rake. Daily driving, I can tell it’s firmer butit I don’t know how much of that is the shocks.

As far as shops, I do most of my own work. There are two shops here that I’ve used but I’ve had issues both.

 

[18 trd off road]

just installed bilstein 6112 at setting 6 and 4 with 5100 in the rear and the bilstein 1" rear spring and it sits almost level and the ride is so much better then factory i will try to post pictures when i can upload them

 

[pumacat24]

im getting ready to install them this weekend i will post some pics after i get the lift installed

Hey [MENTION=274460]18 trd off road[/MENTION] ... how did your install go? Any pics?

Thank you!!!

 

[Clarkson!]

So I'm ready to add a lift to my 4th gen. I've read the ome springs can be a little too stiff especially in the back, and saw these b12s ... They look promising. Curious to hear everyone's thoughts as well. Thanks

 

[Symun]

On backorder

Like everything Bilstein mines on backorder but it sounds like it’ll ship any day now after waiting 5 weeks. I opted for the heavy duty with 5100 all around because I plan to use it for a tow vehicle for a 4000lb trailer in the summer. Tongue weight droops my stock rear suspension down to the bump stop and is well over 400lbs. I’ve carried my small snowblower on a hitch carrier and thought the camper would be similar, but it’s way more sag than I’m comfortable driving at highway speed.

I’ll post pics when done.

2010 SR5 4x4