Front strut upgrade

[fixxor]

Hello, have had the Bilstein 6112 up front for about 4 years now. I started them off on the 8th perch and then moved to the 9th, after that started hearing noises. Checked everything else under there and everything seems good. I guess these things are worn out. I run a TJM front bumper with a winch as well. Planning on adding skid plates so I believe 650 springs would work. Anyone have suggestions on a brand? I was looking at Radflo from Optoffroad, only older threads on them. I think Kings are out of the question as they are 1 year out from what I hear. Thanks.

 

[sleepydad]

Hello, have had the Bilstein 6112 up front for about 4 years now. I started them off on the 8th perch and then moved to the 9th, after that started hearing noises. Checked everything else under there and everything seems good. I guess these things are worn out. I run a TJM front bumper with a winch as well. Planning on adding skid plates so I believe 650 springs would work. Anyone have suggestions on a brand? I was looking at Radflo from Optoffroad, only older threads on them. I think Kings are out of the question as they are 1 year out from what I hear. Thanks.

I have 2x trucks, I run

Bilstein 6112, with a bumper similar to yours and a 10K smitty winch. good quality ride but it's only a couple of years old.

my other truck I run an Icon setup

Icon 0-3" Suspension System - Stage 2 Kit. I know there is not a lot of love for Icon but I really think it's a great riding setup.

check out shock surplus has a youtube Chanel and I think they give great advise on the latest offering from most of the big shock manufactures.

Shock Surplus - YouTube

the taco vid has a lot of great info + the dude has killer hair.

Toyota Tacoma Shock Buyer's Guide - YouTube

I have had the Eiback setup ... sucked hated it.

 

[Bad Luck]

Hello, have had the Bilstein 6112 up front for about 4 years now. I started them off on the 8th perch and then moved to the 9th, after that started hearing noises. Checked everything else under there and everything seems good. I guess these things are worn out. I run a TJM front bumper with a winch as well. Planning on adding skid plates so I believe 650 springs would work. Anyone have suggestions on a brand? I was looking at Radflo from Optoffroad, only older threads on them. I think Kings are out of the question as they are 1 year out from what I hear. Thanks.

Wheelers has just the springs if you want to try that first. It would be your cheapest route vs buying new shocks and springs. Here’s a link: Bilstein Heavy Load Coil Kit (650 lb/in Spring Rate) for 2.5" Shocks Including B8 6112 and 8112 (53-291387)