Replace 6112s

Hello,

It’s been a while since I’ve ben on here.

Hoping to find some advice on what to replace my bilstein 6112 leveling struts with. One has started leaking oil and the ride of the truck has gotten crappy over the years. I’ve gotten 6yrs and 80k miles out of them, so I’m not complaining.

I’d like to get a nice set of coilovers. I don’t need remote reservoirs because I don’t do any high speed stuff… just dirt roads mostly. Is the Old Man Emu setup any good? I don’t want to have to rebuild shocks periodically. I think that rules out king/fox/icon, but correct me if I’m wrong.

lastly, I REALLY want to get rid of the drivers side lean I’ve been dealing with for a few years. How do I do that?

thanks for your help,
Adam
2013 RW DC, Toyo 35x11.5 AT3, 179,000 miles and counting.

 

I'm saving up for these Eibach Pro coilovers. I believe they are rebuildable, but for the price they seem solid. I've read some good reviews on here about them, and they're adjustable, so you can crank the driver's side up a bit to eliminate any lean.

https://eibach.com/product/E86-82-067-01-22?epsid=2209#product-reviews

 

I like mine so far for the price, and I adjusted the lean like you described. It’s nice being able to adjust them while they’re installed on the truck if needed.

 

That’s awesome.

so, to clarify, once they’re installed, I can adjust them at home (with a spanner wrench?). If so, that’s perfect.
Thanks!

 

Ive run OME on 4runner and other vehicles and run Eibach Pro truck setup on my Tundra. Both are good and worthwhile. OME is more off road centric, larger shock body and Eibach is more road focused but off road suitable.

Both great products, especially for the coin.

 

Thanks!
The link is for 2014+. Would it work for my 2013?

thanks,
Adam

 

Sweet!

last question…

will the rear shocks ride at the same height as my current rear 6112s? On the site it says “+0-1.5” in the rear. Is the rear height adjustable somehow?

I might take the opportunity to change the leaf springs while I’m at it.
Thanks again!

 

Thank you very much!

Adam

 

One more question for those who might know….

My existing leaf spring brackets are rotten. I’d like to buy some coach builder +1 shackles.

if I use both the icon leaf pack (+1.75” lift) AND the +1 CB shackles, will that stick the ass in the air 2.75” above where it is?

i have a camper shell and run around with some gear in the bed… say 200lbs at all times.

Thanks again,
Adam

 

the +1 +2 +3 CB shackles don't provide that inch amount of lift. it's just about half that

 

That Eibach kit is really nice for the price.
I’d really like for them to come out with a 2.5” diameter shock for a bit more fluid and ride comfort.

 

Thanks for the help guys.

 

Thinking back, I think I needed 1.9” in front to get level. So, now I’d need about 3.8” up front to be level. I have a diff drop. But, am I getting into UCA replacement territory?

 

you're not really getting any more than 3" with a typical setup (without bracket/spindle trash) and the upper limit of that is UCA territory

example i'm doing 6112 at 1.9" with a 2/1 spacer so 2.4" front and CB +3 at 1.625" rear lift to keep rake for RTT, looks, and just use in general

 

that sounds just about perfect… analogous to what I’m going for in the rear.

i’ve added cb shims to the shopping list as well. 2 on passenger side and one on driver’s side.

in my mind, keeping more spring uncompressed is a good thing. My mind is a very confusing place however, so I have no idea if this is correct.

 

Totally agree.
My 6112's set at 1.3" with 275/70's are the sweet spot for esthetics & mpgs, imo