6112 + Spacer Question

[RedassAg22]

Howdy,

I’m getting ready to install suspension on my 22 Rebel GT, I have 6112s and 5160s along with JBA UCAs.

I know the 6112s do not have the amount of pre travel as say Icons, and I would like to restore some of that. I plan on a bumper and tent rack in the near future as well.

Can anybody recommend rear springs and advice as to the 1/2” Spacer which would allow the coilovers to be set to less preload? I’m also considering different front springs if that is an option. I would like to be at 3” total over stock Rebel height in the front.

Thanks!

 

[crazykid1994]

Unless the icons are extended travel they should be the same length. Or at least they were in the 4th gens. Not sure on 5th gens. Look into accutune or another custom coilover company. They usually can set you up pretty well

 

[Quick_Shifter]

Howdy,

I’m getting ready to install suspension on my 22 Rebel GT, I have 6112s and 5160s along with JBA UCAs.

I know the 6112s do not have the amount of pre travel as say Icons, and I would like to restore some of that. I plan on a bumper and tent rack in the near future as well.

Can anybody recommend rear springs and advice as to the 1/2” Spacer which would allow the coilovers to be set to less preload? I’m also considering different front springs if that is an option. I would like to be at 3” total over stock Rebel height in the front.

Thanks!

If youre overlanding I highly recommend moving to a real coilover, King has a lot of spring rate options to dial your truck in. Its all by weight so my advise would be to find a good offroad shop that can do the math

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

If youre overlanding I highly recommend moving to a real coilover, King has a lot of spring rate options to dial your truck in. Its all by weight so my advise would be to find a good offroad shop that can do the math

I agree. If you are going to add weight and do actual overlanding the 6112's arent the answer. There are much better options out there that will do it right. Let us know if we can assist you with part selection and quoting. We offer many brands and have set up many members here with a suspension setup that fit their needs and wallet.

 

[danielmid]

If youre overlanding I highly recommend moving to a real coilover, King has a lot of spring rate options to dial your truck in. Its all by weight so my advise would be to find a good offroad shop that can do the math

I agree. If you are going to add weight and do actual overlanding the 6112's arent the answer. There are much better options out there that will do it right. Let us know if we can assist you with part selection and quoting. We offer many brands and have set up many members here with a suspension setup that fit their needs and wallet.

Sounds like OP already has the 6112s, although 3" over a Rebel height sounds high.

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

Sounds like OP already has the 6112s, although 3" over a Rebel height sounds high.

Absolutely is high. Should be thinking about a lift as well but 6112's arent going to do well overlanding with additional weight. Aftermakret Front bumpers have been known to be enough to cause 6112's to sag.

 

[RedassAg22]

Thanks guys! I ended up purchasing these a couple months ago and while I have considered moving them I’ve had no luck. I had a similar setup on my tundra (Toytec Eibach) and it suited my needs, albeit without a rack or bumpers. Im thinking this will be a stepping stone to get me on 35s and gain clearance as I’ve already scraped the hell out of skid plates and broken front license plate and exhaust tips. The end goal is a full Carli Kit but I just can’t swing that AND tires at the moment. Trails here in Texas aren’t super technical, but I do an even 50/50 split of higher speed washboard/beach trails and more technical forest paths.

 

[RedassAg22]

Absolutely is high. Should be thinking about a lift as well but 6112's arent going to do well overlanding with additional weight. Aftermakret Front bumpers have been known to be enough to cause 6112's to sag.

I have heard of members here using Eibach 600# springs with success, is this not recommended?

 

[crazykid1994]

You could contact bilstein but what I was told with the 4th gen version that’s it’s not recommended to swap springs on them because of the valving. They said 25 to 50 lb heavier springs would be ok just not recommended

 

[danielmid]

Recommend you send a PM to @Nick@GotExhaust with your truck current mods, where you want to end up, and what you'll use the truck for and go from there. A temporary set up for now may well be more work and money flushed than if you sell off parts and go for it.

But we all know budget concerns, so I'm right there with you.