Suspension review: Bilstein 6112/5160, Icon RXT

Just a data point for anyone out there trying to decide between all the different suspension options out there.

I was never going to go high end, Fox/Icon/King. Out of my desired price range and I just don’t off road enough to fully enjoy the benefits.

I wanted 1-2” of lift and a much smoother ride as my stock setup was starting to wear out at 72K miles.

Overall, I love the setup. I’m on the 4th clip of the coilovers (2nd gen), and the ride feels firmly planted but not too stiff. No more nose down when breaking, much less body roll in turns. The truck eats up bumps that were jarring before. And no issues with keeping the stock UCAs. Aligned just fine. I went with Option 1 on the RXTs.

I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 2.25” of lift, which I expect to settle.

I did get the dreaded needle bearing vibes mildly and will be installing the ECGS bushing, however no issues in the back with the drivetrain.

Can’t wait to see how she performs off road.

Anyway, thought this was an outstanding value, couldn’t be any happier with how it turned out.

 

Excellent set up. Agreed Getting my rxt I stalled right now. Set it up option #2 I’ll report back.

 

option #2 loving the rake already took rig out last weekend day after install. Drives great loaded and unloaded.

 

Nice. What circlip settings did you choose on the 6112’s?

 

Thank You bro appreciate it. I’m on 6/5 with #650 coils with all steel armor have 2” up front with 32’s

 

for off road, i found out at slow speeds, its ehhh. but once you start driving quickly, it absorbs the bumps very smoothly.

im taking about roads like this

 

It’s fantastic that the 6112’s ride so nicely even at the high clip settings.

 

Hell yeah bro!!

 

Truck looks dialed! I just got mine a couple months ago but hoping the added weight of sliders and a fiberglass camper shell will help smooth out the jarring over smaller bumps.

 

6112 with 600lb spring at 10/8 with just the TRD aluminum front skid at 22.8” hub to fender front, and 24.75 rear with 275 pounds of topper and bed platform with stage 3 RXTs. Rides smooth like butter and can handle lots of weight out back. Makes my 255/80r17 Falken AT3W look small!

 

Looks great!!! Tires look fine

 

That looks great!

 

Thank you! I debated about stage 2 or 3 for the leaf pack and decided to go big once I saw that the front clip 10/8 settings gave a bit more lift than I thought. Glad I went stage 3 in back since its a comfortable ride with just a few hundred pounds and plenty of support when weighted down

Big thanks to everyone that has put the time into contributing to this thread!!!!

 

Drove the truck on a moderate trail, Slaughterhouse Gulch near Bailey Colorado, and am stoked on the 6112/5160 combo with RXT springs at stage 3. The truck is much more level and surefooted while rolling over ledges and off of rocks- no more feeling like you’re dropping off the edge of the world like with 5100s or OME. Well worth the extra money over a more basic set up!

 

What size tires do you have with the 6112/5160 and stage 3 rtx. I'm leaning that route and might order tonight. You think my 265/65/17 tires will look too small? I plan on getting new tires, just not right away. Thanks