Bilstein shocks thread

dp2826 · December 24, 2015

Because the 5100's are adding preload to the spring to get the height. More preload=stiffer ride.

You're right, they do add preload. I didn't think they did. It says it right in the article that they do.

http://www.bilsteinus.com/fileadmin/user_upload/user_upload_us/pdfs/Bil_LevShks_WebArticle.pdf

dp2826 · December 27, 2015

Anyone running the 5100's at the 1.25 setting with a 275/70/18 or 285/65/18? Wondering if anyone has pics they could share and if set at this height I could clear these tires.

MRTMotorsports · January 4, 2016

Happy New Year everyone. I will have some R&D photos of the GM being tested in the coming weeks.

moosehead1 · January 4, 2016

mmjsport · January 5, 2016

Save a set for me. I'll be in for some when they arrive!

moosehead1 · January 5, 2016

On one hand, Billy's are in high demand because of their quality and advance testing.

OTOH, seems like they are behind the 8 ball on this platform as they know the GM truck twins will have out roughly 500k units annually in a 2-4 year cycle platform.

Odd that they are still short on 5100's and do not have the 6112's in production within as of now two MY's of this config.

Come on Billy, make it happen.

quail hound · January 5, 2016

On one hand, Billy's are in high demand because of their quality and advance testing.

OTOH, seems like they are behind the 8 ball on this platform as they know the GM truck twins will have out roughly 500k units annually in a 2-4 year cycle platform.

Odd that they are still short on 5100's and do not have the 6112's in production within as of now two MY's of this config.

Come on Billy, make it happen.

I ordered my 5100's Saturday and they shipped yesterday so they aren't too back logged anymore I guess.

Clocked92 · January 6, 2016

I ordered my 5100's this afternoon. The guy said they had them in stock and would ship tomorrow!

henrypbui · January 6, 2016

Happy New Year everyone. I will have some R&D photos of the GM being tested in the coming weeks.

Any idea how much travel will be gained from the 6112 setup versus the stock travel? And by chance, do you know the actual stock travel front and rear?

crushNchowda · January 6, 2016

Seems like the bilstein 5100 fronts are readily available again, finally. I had an order from mid - october w/ suspension connection, received 1 rear shock 1.5 months later, then a 2nd rear 2 weeks after, had been calling and checking on the status of fronts numerous times. Monday was ready to cancel and re-order through Amazon as there appears to be plenty available for prompt shipment there, but suspension connection sent me shipping notification last night for both fronts so all is well.

I will be getting these installed probably 1-16-16, fronts @ highest setting, and swapping stock rear blocks for ready lift 2.25" block kit on 275/55r20 Michelin snow tires & 20" granite alloy black rims.

Plan on swapping out the stock goodyear SRA's on my factory 20" all terrains for 275/65r20 BFG TA KO2's in the spring - I'm guessing there may be a little rubbing in front but that I should be able to address it w/ zip ties??? If I don't mind the look of the lift w/ the 275/55/20 michelins, I may opt for 275/60/20 BFG's as a compromise to avoid rubbing and keep the unsprung weight down.

Will post pics once done.

dp2826 · January 6, 2016

Anyone gonna have the 6112's available for pre-order?

MRTMotorsports · January 6, 2016

On one hand, Billy's are in high demand because of their quality and advance testing.

OTOH, seems like they are behind the 8 ball on this platform as they know the GM truck twins will have out roughly 500k units annually in a 2-4 year cycle platform.

Odd that they are still short on 5100's and do not have the 6112's in production within as of now two MY's of this config.

Come on Billy, make it happen.

Bilstein takes care of its OEMs first, then standard replacements, then offroad shocks. The 6112 is a new product completely as opposed the 5100 which is tried and true, so the first few Toyota runs were very small @ 50 units a cycle to see how they would do in the market. The response has been nothing but positive so maybe they will up production on the next go around.

Save a set for me. I'll be in for some when they arrive!

Got you two covered!!

Any idea how much travel will be gained from the 6112 setup versus the stock travel? And by chance, do you know the actual stock travel front and rear?

Its not finalized yet which shock they are going to put in production out of the test units, when it is I will post up all the specs.

Anyone gonna have the 6112's available for pre-order?

Total Automotive Performance will be the first to offer them around April.

SMiller · January 7, 2016

How does the 6112 stack up to the Fox 2.0's? Guessing they are about the same performance and price wise?

MRTMotorsports · January 7, 2016

How does the 6112 stack up to the Fox 2.0's? Guessing they are about the same performance and price wise?

Fox 2.0 has threaded adjustment and comes fully assembled. Its a 2.0" diameter shock. The 6112 is much larger at 2.65", has a larger shock pistion / shaft, more oil capacity, etc.

I would place the Fox 2.0 in between the 5100 and 6112 in terms of ride and performance, but it does have more techy features as compared to the 6112 like the threaded shock body some may like.

SMiller · January 7, 2016

Fox 2.0 has threaded adjustment and comes fully assembled. Its a 2.0" diameter shock. The 6112 is much larger at 2.65", has a larger shock pistion / shaft, more oil capacity, etc.

I would place the Fox 2.0 in between the 5100 and 6112 in terms of ride and performance, but it does have more techy features as compared to the 6112 like the threaded shock body some may like.

I asse the Bilsteins will be rebuildable like the 2.0's?

I am a Bilstein fan, not trying to come off like a Fox fan, never had them but sure love the Bilsteins, night and day difference over the stock JUNK shocks.