Yes I did 2 coats of boeshield t9. Probably spray em every fall before the snow flys!
Bilstein finally steps to the plate…
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That looks great.
What did it set you back for the 4 bilsteins?
What did it set you back for the 4 bilsteins?
Back is stock for now. If I got bigger tires I would go Bilstein 6100 and a 1/2” spacer maybe? Then move the fronts to 1.5”
Just FYI, when using OEM length springs on the 5100s, any lift will likely result in about same amount of lost droop. These also only have .69" more stroke than the OEM shocks, seems to be a juice not worth the squeeze for the 5100s. No advertised details on B8 6112s or the B60 kit available in Oz.
Wonder if the B60 kit will become available in North America?
Wonder if the B60 kit will become available in North America?
Biltsein 6112 / 6100 rear
KMC Torx 17x8.5 +25mm
35x12.5r17 Nitto Recon Grappler
KMC Torx 17x8.5 +25mm
35x12.5r17 Nitto Recon Grappler
I do not have the where abouts to do work myself so i took it to a shop in the bay area with a record of LC250 builds, they said they did the top setting to fit the 35's which they said comes out to about 2.5" lift in the front with a 1" in spacer in the back to level it out.
Yup sounds about right! Looks great! How’s the ride with 35s and the lift?
Rides great! I quickly forgot I even lifted it and put big ass tires on it. It redeems itself faster, smoother with less floaty boat feeling so I have really enjoyed it.
Hmm, on my several Lotus over the years, Bilstein tend to be overly firm, rebound is often harsh. Ohlins have always been vastly superior with much better damping. IMHO< you are paying for a nmae like Bacardi or Smirnoff when you buy Bilstein. Keep doing your homework. Don't rule out leagacy brands like KYB, Tokico, etc. Make all your other decisions for the suspension and make the shocks the final one .....
That looks great. It looks nice and level too. Is there any rake at all? Are you able to take some fender to center of hub measurements?
it looks dead level in person these are the measurements from the shop
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Care to share the name of the shop for those of us also in the SF Bay area?
Klean Ridez accessories in San Jose, CA they have done a bunch of LC250 builds and a check them on yelp/google/instagram and see all their Toyota work
Welcome to the asylum.
Beautiful!
I 100% agree with you on performance cars. I've had a number of Bilstein setups on various BMWs and have always felt the same. The first 4x4 I drove with Bilsteins was a Ram Rebel with 4600s and I was very impressed by the compliance and control. I've driven a number of them and have owned a few Bilstein setups now and have come to the conclusion that I really like them for body on frame trucks.
Bilstein came out with some new control arms for the LC250. In the installation guide they left an Easter egg for what’s to come.
Are the Bilstein UCAs adjustable for off set from the factory to accommodate lifted alignment? The factory description hints they do but is a vague comment on the wed site.
As far as we know the SPCs are the only adjustable UCAs to properly adjust alignment when lifted.
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Finally a shock I would actually buy. 8112’s
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