Bilstein 6112/5160 Installed (21 Viewers)

[maluch]

I also went with 2721 springs. See my quoted post below. I have about 0.75" of rake on setting #5.

Depending on how much rake front to back you have currently, may need more lift on the front to get it leveled.

Thank you for the info. Looks like u have a front bumper so that brings the expected value from 2.6" to 2.25". I am mostly stock so expect to be closer to stated. I was expecting the 2721 to be higher than 1.5" (Slee mentions 2" with 2721) but I guess if I go to 3rd perch I should be at ~1.75", so not too far from the rear. Since I am also upgrading the UCA I was planning on more of a 2" lift. How would one increase the rear to 2.0" within increasing spring rate, I assume some sort of a spacer but I typically don't like that route....

 

[Nola622]

It doesn't sound like you need a rear spacer but if you do, an OME 10mm (or they sell 5mm as well) would probably be all you need. Between the bump stop and the spring - its a little yellow ring - really easy. It gets trickier with multiple spacers stacked, but one OME trim packer is fairly easy. The ones for the 80 series work - OME 10mm Packer - Rear - '91-07 Land Cruiser - Slee Off Road

 

[25LGT]

Thank you for the info. Looks like u have a front bumper so that brings the expected value from 2.6" to 2.25". I am mostly stock so expect to be closer to stated. I was expecting the 2721 to be higher than 1.5" (Slee mentions 2" with 2721) but I guess if I go to 3rd perch I should be at ~1.75", so not too far from the rear. Since I am also upgrading the UCA I was planning on more of a 2" lift. How would one increase the rear to 2.0" within increasing spring rate, I assume some sort of a spacer but I typically don't like that route....

The OP reported from the first post that he got 2.3" (#5) on a stock front end. I also recall reading others getting less lift than advertised.

I also recall reading some folks getting more than 2" with 2721. Seems like the lift estimates are not perfect. I'm happy i ended up in the lower range.

What's your current rake?

 

[Colby Murphy]

Excellent! Mine will be pretty subtle as I am going with the 1" (lowest perch) in the front and keeping stock springs in the rear. What settings are you going with?

I'm actually not sure yet, I've got a full front and rear dissent bumper going on as well

 

[Colby Murphy]

Good call.

@Colby Murphy Perhaps with a minor adjustment of the sway bar link or bracket, you might be able eek just a bit more clearance to make this work. Looks like the contact is only a problem on full droop? You may be able shim the drop link at the chassis side with a stack of shims/washers, utilizing some of the extra thread to lower the link and sway bar enough to avoid contact? And/or shim the chassis bracket lower? You may even be able to source a longer link, or modify this one to suit?

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Good info, once I get to it I'll see what happens

 

[Colby Murphy]

Has anyone done the bilstein rear springs? Curious of real lift number

 

[25LGT]

Has anyone done the bilstein rear springs? Curious of real lift number

OP got 2" according to post #1

 

[kbohtx]

Finally installed. Lowest perch and stock rear springs. I love it. First pic is before. Unfortunately I didn’t take any before measurements.

 

[NoClue]

Finally installed. Lowest perch and stock rear springs. I love it. First pic is before. Unfortunately I didn’t take any before measurements.

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Your LC is so super clean, how many miles are on it?

 

[kbohtx]

Your LC is so super clean, how many miles are on it?

haha, only 3200mi

 

[nolamule]

What are the after measurements? Looks great!!! Please give us a review of the ride too after you have had sometime to enjoy.

Finally installed. Lowest perch and stock rear springs. I love it. First pic is before. Unfortunately I didn’t take any before measurements.

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[kbohtx]

What are the after measurements? Looks great!!! Please give us a review of the ride too after you have had sometime to enjoy.

What specific measurements would you like?

The ride is fantastic. Noticeably firmer than stock but not too firm/harsh at all. Nose dive is completely gone. The truck feels much more controlled and responsive. I am very pleased!

 

[DomSmith]

@DomSmith - when time allows...what are your center of hub to fender measurements with the +1 front (perch #1) with OEM springs?

Sorry for the delay...

My center hub to fender lip (the deepest part, not the outer body bend): completely unscientific with two beer eyeballing the center hub...

Front: 21”
Rear: 20 3/4”

With stock springs and Firestone airbags in the rear deflated.

 

[nolamule]

Center of hub to bottom of fender - great to hear you like the ride!!!

What specific measurements would you like?

The ride is fantastic. Noticeably firmer than stock but not too firm/harsh at all. Nose dive is completely gone. The truck feels much more controlled and responsive. I am very pleased!

 

[kbohtx]

Center of hub to bottom of fender - great to hear you like the ride!!!

my measurements were pretty in line with Dom’s:

Front (both) 21”
Rear (driver’s side) 20.75”
Rear (pass side) 21”

 

[DomSmith]

Mine were actually the exact same as @kbohtx but I make a sharp right into my driveway and suspected it was leaning.

Maybe not!

 

[nolamule]

Much appreciated gents!

 

[FerrisBueller]

Over the past couple of months , 2 increases by Bilstein ...

- Front struts jumped from $615 > $732 > $806
- Rear shocks, each jumped from $161 > $208 > $276
- Rear coils jumped from $188 > $218

I don't understand why Bilstein would start pushing these prices so high .. Kinda disappointing that a new product on the market would be pushed high so fast. One of the vendors I called said that Bilstein wouldn't ship them the products unless they charge the new prices.

ajusa.com still has these available at the middle price point ($1360 for all parts combined, including rear springs).

I just ordered. Free shipping AND no sales tax was charged. Saved $400 compared to 4WP

Bilstein B8 6112 Suspesnion Kit with Rear Shocks and Springs Package - Toyota Land Cruiser 2011-2008, Land Cruiser 2020-2013

Bilstein B8 6112 Suspesnion Kit with Rear Shocks and Springs Package - Toyota Land Cruiser 2011-2008, Land Cruiser 2020-2013 You cannot go wrong with this set up for your Land Cruiser! This works on 2008-2011 and 2013-2020 models! Get the set up that ever

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They also have the combined package WITHOUT rear springs for $1250

Bilstein B8 6112 Suspesnion Kit with Rear Shocks Package (no rear springs) - Toyota Land Cruiser 2011-2008, Land Cruiser 2020-2013

Bilstein B8 6112 Suspesnion Kit with Rear Shocks Package (no rear springs) - Toyota Land Cruiser 2011-2008, Land Cruiser 2020-2013 Bilstein B8 6112 leveling kits are designed to provide more ground clearance, allow for larger tires, and increase wheel tra

www.ajusa.com

 

[kbohtx]

ajusa.com still has these available at the middle price point ($1360 for all parts combined, including rear springs).

I just ordered. Free shipping AND no sales tax was charged. Saved $400 compared to 4WP

Bilstein B8 6112 Suspesnion Kit with Rear Shocks and Springs Package - Toyota Land Cruiser 2011-2008, Land Cruiser 2020-2013

Bilstein B8 6112 Suspesnion Kit with Rear Shocks and Springs Package - Toyota Land Cruiser 2011-2008, Land Cruiser 2020-2013 You cannot go wrong with this set up for your Land Cruiser! This works on 2008-2011 and 2013-2020 models! Get the set up that ever

www.ajusa.com

They also have the combined package WITHOUT rear springs for $1250

Bilstein B8 6112 Suspesnion Kit with Rear Shocks Package (no rear springs) - Toyota Land Cruiser 2011-2008, Land Cruiser 2020-2013

Bilstein B8 6112 Suspesnion Kit with Rear Shocks Package (no rear springs) - Toyota Land Cruiser 2011-2008, Land Cruiser 2020-2013 Bilstein B8 6112 leveling kits are designed to provide more ground clearance, allow for larger tires, and increase wheel tra

www.ajusa.com

AJUSA is definitely the way to go. Best prices by a long shot.

 

[Colby Murphy]

Last Thursday, I picked up my LC from Bilstein with the 6112/5160 shocks and springs installed. (While I loaned my LC to Bilstein to test the heavy springs, they are not ready for release yet and I got the normal load springs.) The lift in front is 2.3 inches and 2.0 inches in the rear. The alignment was spot on without aftermarket UCA's. The truck looks great with a discrete but purposeful appearance, matching the overall look of the 200 series. On the road, the ride is controlled but still very comfortable. It does not pogo like Kings and is not as harsh as ICONS that I have had on prior trucks. I took it off road (albeit on an easy trail) and would describe them the same way; very controlled -- much more than the stock set up -- no harshness at all, and on faster sections, there was no hint of the shocks overheating. For my intended use -- exploring the southwest and baja, hunting and camping -- I think the 6112/5160s will deliver all of the performance will need and I am hard pressed to think of a reason why I would need a more expensive set up, like I had with my prior Tacoma with an ICON Stage 5 and Dakar springs and 4Runner with an ICON Stage 6. I am very pleased with this set up.

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Would p/n 53-292018 be considered the normal load spring? I'm trying to gauge what lift I'll have in the back with this available p/n and constant 200lbs in the rear between bumper and gear. I know you achieved 2" but with no bumper or gear