New Bilstein 6112 vs Fox 2.0 Setup

[Oliver_Closov]

Not to be a smart ass but , Out of curiosity what makes the 6112 superior if valving is the same as a 5100 and the reservoir really don't do diddly for the average driver here who use their trucks for a daily driver VS Prerunner ?

IIRC the 6112 is a 60mm and the 5100 is a 46mm shock. I'm too much of noob to know the tech for how much that matters, but it is a clear difference on paper.

 

[joshuaeb09]

Not to be a smart ass but , Out of curiosity what makes the 6112 superior if valving is the same as a 5100 and the reservoir really don't do diddly for the average driver here who use their trucks for a daily driver VS Prerunner ?

The 6112 doesn't have a reservoir, but is a physically larger body shock. You're thinking of the 5100 vs 5160's for the rear. The larger shock gives it more damping power and having ridden in trucks with both I would much rather have the 6112's given the choice.

 

[JB1]

This was posted before

https://www.shocksurplus.com/pages/bilstein-6112-or-5100-shocks-know-before-you-buy

 

[Gary2]

If that link is correct then I have no need for the 6112 then . I have pretty well built Wranglers for the off-road stuff. I was in hopes of a better on road ride. Maybe Thursday when these 10 KO2s are gone I will have that with the existing 5100's. Ive had 5100s on a couple Wranglers and on Jeep forum a common description of the 5100s are that you can not only feel a dime if you run over it but you can tell if its heads or tails.. I was heading to custom tuned Foxes on my last Rubicon but my son took that Jeep now it lives at FT Hood, Texas

 

[JB1]

If that link is correct then I have no need for the 6112 then . I have pretty well built Wranglers for the off-road stuff. I was in hopes of a better on road ride. Maybe Thursday when these 10 KO2s are gone I will have that with the existing 5100's. Ive had 5100s on a couple Wranglers and on Jeep forum a common description of the 5100s are that you can not only feel a dime if you run over it but you can tell if its heads or tails.. I was heading to custom tuned Foxes on my last Rubicon but my son took that Jeep.

My BDS lift had replacement rear coils so I wanted to rid myself of the front OEM coils too. I'm glad I did because it rides very smooth with the 6112's and my side x side measurements are not more than 1/8" difference

 

[ram1500rsm]

My BDS lift had replacement rear coils so I wanted to rid myself of the front OEM coils too. I'm glad I did because it rides very smooth with the 6112's and my side x side measurements are not more than 1/8" difference

JB1, do they 6112's come with aftermarket longer springs so you could lift xx amount without having to preload the factory springs ?

 

[JB1]

JB1, do they 6112's come with aftermarket longer springs so you could lift xx amount without having to preload the factory springs ?

No you can still have new coils and 0.0” to 2.6” lift in .43” increments.

 

[cwlank]

6112's have been out of stock for a while now and look to be for a few more weeks.

We have some options but if you seriously want a good ride off road and still a smooth ride on the road, ICON has the answer. Check out their kits here http://iconvehicledynamics.com/shop/424-complete-suspension-systems . If you go with a less expensive kit I recommend to add UCA's to it.

Let me know if you would like a quote on anything with your forum discount!

Nick@GotExhaust,

I just joined RamForum, so I’m still learning how to send messages. I’ve been looking at buying the Icon Coilover system for my 2010 Ram 1500. What would a quote be for that system? Thanks!

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

Nick@GotExhaust,

I just joined RamForum, so I’m still learning how to send messages. I’ve been looking at buying the Icon Coilover system for my 2010 Ram 1500. What would a quote be for that system? Thanks!

I'll PM you now