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Bilstein 6112 series

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Anybody know when these are going to be available for the GM's? I want a set!
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#3 ·
CJM8515 said:
Wow! I might dump the 5100s for these suckers! Id very much like to know if the coil is stiffer than stock, stock coils are a bit to soft. Call me crazy but I prefer the ride of a torsion bar truck lol.
supposedly it is a softer coil. I'd be interested to know how they perform. I might have to visit some toyota forums to see how those guys like them.
 
#4 ·
I found a .pdf and a YouTube video that says they plan on making it, no release date yet. Looks interesting.
 
#6 ·
Greg912 said:
CJM8515 said:
Wow! I might dump the 5100s for these suckers! Id very much like to know if the coil is stiffer than stock, stock coils are a bit to soft. Call me crazy but I prefer the ride of a torsion bar truck lol.
supposedly it is a softer coil. I'd be interested to know how they perform. I might have to visit some toyota forums to see how those guys like them.
That's actually disappointing. I suppose it's useful if you want to make an off-road type truck where you hit lots of harsh bumps or something.
 
#18 ·
In all honesty, 700 a pair seems a tad cheap. The fox 2.0s are more than that. The sizing is between a 2.0 and a 2.5 body if I'm reading the specs right.I assume for the full sized American truck they'd charge more cause full sized means more money lol. But still, I think with plenty of good options on the market, at slightly more expensive prices you might be wasting your time. Plus the between sizing might look a little dinky on the truck (least thats my opinion).
 
#19 ·
If a complete set that would include 6112 Bilsteins and the 5160 Bilsteins (rear shocks) can be had for around a $1,100 I just don't see a better option with a lifetime warranty. This combo should compete with anything on the market costing $1,500 +
I can do my own instal and alignment so this would be allot of bang for the buck!
 
#21 ·
Oh, we're shilling for coils here? Great..

Check out Vi-King shocks.. They were made by one of the guys who helped design the QA1 shocks, which are very nice, and not some new name to the market. They also have a dual adjustment, meaning you can adjust for compression and rebound, something a lot of shocks can't do. Then for springs, get a set of PAC Racing coils @750#..

All in, two shocks, two coils, and a few misc items go for about $650-$750...
 
#22 ·
Neumonic said:
If a complete set that would include 6112 Bilsteins and the 5160 Bilsteins (rear shocks) can be had for around a $1,100 I just don't see a better option with a lifetime warranty. This combo should compete with anything on the market costing $1,500 +
I can do my own instal and alignment so this would be allot of bang for the buck!
This thread started 5 years ago, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for them anytime soon....
 
#24 ·
Looks overpriced honestly. It's "adjustable" but not in the sense of the standard coilover game. To put it simply, looks like a slightly "beefier" 5100 series bilstein but this time has a different spring to go with it. Also not nearly as much adjustability as others in its class as far as the ability to lift the truck.

Looks like pro comp makes a better product at a lesser price. As well as even the fox 2.0 looking like a better buy. Or CST, or a bunch of other options.

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#26 ·
That sure is disappointing....still using the ring on body for adjustment and also you have to re-use the top mount...so no quick change out ready to go. And for $700....good grief...i would expect half that. The springs on this site seem to look no different than OEM...not the longer, tighter wrap like what others get with the more high end ones.

https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/chevy-gm ... rado-1500/