Bilstein 6112 Series Front Shock Kit on 1st Gen

Curious if anyone else is running this kit on their rig. My 2001 was on Ebiach Coils and Bilsien 5100's. The ride was to rough so put the stock coils on and the front end sags to much. I'm about to put a winch on the front and this is what Toytec recommend. My other option is the Toytec Ultimates. Not looking to spend 2k on coilovers.
Mostly a daily driver with the occasional beach runs on the weekends.

 

I just got some, practically brand new have less then 50 miles on them but I’m thinking about upgrading to some ADS shocks. The Bilsteins so far have been great no complaints I’m just being extra lol

 

I installed 6112 at front , 5100 rear , Alcan leaf pack springs…. Michelin defender / x lts2 costco branded … runs like butter…. Checking aligment because few numbers are a little little off …. So i got next month app. With 4 wheels off road parts to check aligment…. Seems firestone don’t know how to align?

 

What springs rates are you guys going with? Im considering getting 6112s and currently hand the 5100 with eibach coils and I have plate bumper, winch skids, and sliders. The 5100s have served me for 8 years but im looking to retire them.

 

Steel front bumper: 600+
Steel bumper + winch: 650+
Nothing: 500+

 

I was told these are 700 pounds if I remember correctly.

 

The Bilstein coils included with the 6112's are 600lb. Depending on where you buy them from, they will sometimes offer options for different coil spring/rates.

 

I wish I could remember ill rub some dirt of the springs and try and find a part number. Id like to keep the ride height where it is, ive been happy with the 5100s so far. Ive put them through alot but sometimes I just need more shock absorber but I dont want full resivoirs or the super fancy stuff.

 

custom made-in-USA Alcan leafspring pack are nice!
they made my rig a bit higher than i was expecting though, or it could be the radFlo rear shocks with resevoirs that is making it a bit too high in the back
i don't really know yet
truck handles like a boss now in the rotted concrete jungle and stopped hopping lanes in the rear LMAO

 

Front and Back High measures Picture with KYB before installing bilstein 6112 /5100 rear and the Alcan leaf pack

 

pictures with the new measures after set installed, tires used to be cooper 245/75/16 changed now to the OEM size at door 265/70/16 Michelin, Bilstein 6112 set to stock high

 

This is what I got to check next week, making sure new tires won't wear uneven.

 

Michelin Defenders?

 

Yeaph….from Costco version… is the identical Defender but named for Costco only as “Michelin X LT A/S2…. i even contact Michelin to confirm this info…. Costco is great deal… no charge for installation… $2 per tire disposal fee… 5 yrs warranty… $80 dollars discount…. Filled witn Nitrogen instead of air… I will keep rotation and balance with them every 6,000 miles…. Each tire $251…. Comparing with other stores it was better deal… they can sell u defender branded to for $260eah…. I got new membership the day I pulled trigger so I got more perks $50 gift card..citi cr card 2% cash back…etc..etc

 

hopefully those get the good miles on them for you
i had some Michelin Defender put on at DiscountTire at just under 210k and they lasted until just under 341k... replaced them with the same right before winter was starting
130k miles on them and the shopmonkeys at discount tire could not believe they lasted so long, they were the only ones that rotated them
the only issue with them was they were not aggressive and sporty enogh looking LMAO
and also NOT that good in the snow and winter slush so i had to tread Very Carefully with them in Wyoming and Montana on snowpacked roads last year after a blizzard event

 

Impresive tires...130K wow... the grades are 820/B/A definetely you get what you paid for.. Michelin is top quality and your experience with defenders is proof... cooper is great too budget friendly... i uses to worked with BF goodrich so I try to keep supporting USA made products... tks for sharing... happy memorial day