finally install bilstein 6112, 5160, and zone uca

[LilRed]

They are super cheap https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ram,2012,1500,5.7l+v8,1502255,suspension,strut+bellow,7592

Thanks! Those did not come up when I searched for a 2017 on rock auto. Let’s see how fast they can ship!

 

[cityredneck]

pretty sure i got all my stuff from rock auto to prebuild, i cant remember

 

[stimpy433]

Question for you... Once you have the front struts prebuilt is it just a matter of removing the 3 nuts on the top of the strut mount and the single bolt holding the bottom end???

 

[cityredneck]

Question for you... Once you have the front struts prebuilt is it just a matter of removing the 3 nuts on the top of the strut mount and the single bolt holding the bottom end???

since i was replacing the upper control arm with an aftermarket one, i removed the upper control arm, disconnected the tie rod from the spindle, i removed the nut for the cv axle going into the rotor (to get a little more droop), the 3 nuts at the top of the strut, and the lower bolt on the strut. it was a little bit of a struggle and lots of cuss words to get the oem strut out and new strut in. i think thats all.

 

[Ulf]

Kind of an old thread, but anyway

I’m about to pre assemble my 6112’s, doi I need the plastic or rubber insert thing for in between the spring mount and spring and in between the spring and top hat ?

is metal to metal ok here ?

thank you all

 

[cityredneck]

Kind of an old thread, but anyway

I’m about to pre assemble my 6112’s, doi I need the plastic or rubber insert thing for in between the spring mount and spring and in between the spring and top hat ?

is metal to metal ok here ?

thank you all

dang, it's been a bit, i think the thing i had was hard rubber? i can't remember though positively

 

[Daniel Ortiz]

got a chance to install the bilstein 6112, 5160, 3/4 inch spacer, and the zone uca today.

i bought the shocks last year sept 2020.

install wasnt to bad, took about 5 hours total for everything, thats with me, my dad, my friend and his son giving each other hell while i was doing all the work.

will be taking the truck to get it aligned in the morning.

i had the front shocks set to the 2.8 setting and for the rear i used the 3/4 inch spacer, i might swap out to a 1 inch spacer later down the road.

the rear is 1/2 inch higher than the front right now.

i freaking love the ride!

https://www.ramforum.com/media/driver-bil-6112.31075/full
https://www.ramforum.com/media/driver-rear-bil-5160.31077/full
https://www.ramforum.com/media/pass-bil-6112.31079/full
https://www.ramforum.com/media/pass-rear-bil-5160.31082/full
https://www.ramforum.com/media/leveled.31078/full

@cityredneck , sorry to bother you on an old post, but did you upgrade to this from stock shocks/struts, or did you have Bilstein 5100s before this? I've got Bilstein 5100s front and back on mine now, and am curious about upgrading to 6112/5160 sometime in the future, but not if the ride quality is about the same (I have a feeling it is). Nevertheless, yours is a VERY nice setup. How have you been enjoying it since last year? Any issues or thoughts now that you've had them for a bit?

 

[crazykid1994]

@cityredneck , sorry to bother you on an old post, but did you upgrade to this from stock shocks/struts, or did you have Bilstein 5100s before this? I've got Bilstein 5100s front and back on mine now, and am curious about upgrading to 6112/5160 sometime in the future, but not if the ride quality is about the same (I have a feeling it is). Nevertheless, yours is a VERY nice setup. How have you been enjoying it since last year? Any issues or thoughts now that you've had them for a bit?

5160 and 5100 rear are exactly the same just the 5160 has a reservoir which helps reduce heat buildup on rougher terrain. I’ve had both. 5100 and 6112 are the same valving but the 6112 larger body brings in the increased oil capacity as well as increased oil flow which aids in dampening on or off road. I will be switching to 6112 at some point as my 5100s are not cutting it for me anymore. I love them but would like to be able to push the truck a bit harder than the 5100s like.

 

[cityredneck]

@cityredneck , sorry to bother you on an old post, but did you upgrade to this from stock shocks/struts, or did you have Bilstein 5100s before this? I've got Bilstein 5100s front and back on mine now, and am curious about upgrading to 6112/5160 sometime in the future, but not if the ride quality is about the same (I have a feeling it is). Nevertheless, yours is a VERY nice setup. How have you been enjoying it since last year? Any issues or thoughts now that you've had them for a bit?

not a problem, yes, upgraded from stock struts/shocks. i set mine at 2.8, and then i did 3/4 inch spacers under the rear springs along with the shocks. i love the new ride, i certainly think it was worth the money.

 

[HangmanNY]

aftermarket uca were recommended for the better angle on the upper ball joint.

I found this thread while searching for Bilstein struts for my 2015 ram 1500 big horn. Which upper control arm did you buy? And what other components did you purchase in addition to the Bilstein 6112 struts (for the lift)? Or are they typically included in a 6112 package? And which source are you guys using to purchase this setup? Which bilstein product number is it for the rear? Are there lift options for the rear as well?

Part #’s would help.

Thanks!

 

[DILLIGAF]

I bought new tops and sleeve for the 6112 as I didnt want to reuse the old ones from the truck on a new install.

MOOG K160196 Strut Mount
KYB SB142 Strut Bellow

 

[HangmanNY]

I bought new tops and sleeve for the 6112 as I didnt want to reuse the old ones from the truck on a new install.

MOOG K160196 Strut Mount
KYB SB142 Strut Bellow

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And these components can be used with the Bilstein struts & shocks? If I’m not mistaken, the 6112 are preloaded? But I still need these other components? I want to do this right. Do I need to purchase any spaces or do they come automatically with the Bilstein shocks & struts?

Thanks

 

[Lyle Longboat]

zone uppers started rusting up here in No salt/hghways Northen Ontario and they still rusted. Good uppers, but paint them before install, unless I got a bad set. Both ball joints started leaking and replaced (free of charge/ Thanks Zone) with a few hundred KMs on them. No issues since I replaced the BJs though.

 

[Cableman]

I bought new tops and sleeve for the 6112 as I didnt want to reuse the old ones from the truck on a new install.

MOOG K160196 Strut Mount
KYB SB142 Strut Bellow

View attachment 551377

What can one find a nice spring compressor like that?

 

[GeauxinUp]

What can one find a nice spring compressor like that?

Knowing him, he probably made that one himself. When I did mine way back when, I rented one from the local parts store

 

[DILLIGAF]

What can one find a nice spring compressor like that?

I made it myself

Knowing him, he probably made that one himself.

Yup just cut out a simple mount on the plasma table.

 

[CO-Ram]

Looks awsome!!!