I have 6112’s on my third gen and the difference is pretty amazing. My brother has 5100s on his third gen and I would say my truck feels a lot more planted and controlled. Both are a massive difference over stock.
Pros: more planted and controlled
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I have the 5100s and I really like how they ride. Massive improvement over stock.
Pros: massive improvement over stock
I prefer the ride of the 6112/5160 configuration. They are a bit stiffer at first, but once they're broken in, you'll see a huge improvement on and off-road (handles washboards/logging roads, moderate trails, and highway driving beautifully).
Pros: huge improvement on/off-road
Cons: bit stiffer at first
I put 5100’s on my ‘18 4Runner and it was a massive improvement firming up the horrible body roll from the factory.
Pros: massive improvement, firming body
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
Mileage: 500 km
Been rocking the 5100’s on my TRD OR, no complaints and going strong after 2 years.
Pros: no complaints, going strong
I started out with 5100s and they were definitely an improvement over stock both on and offroad. I noticed a huge difference when I upgraded to icon 2.5 coilovers though, which are closer to the 6112s.
Pros: improvement over stock
I replaced my Limited’s stock suspension with Bilstein 5100’s at 65k myself...the truck rides great on and off road now, literally no downsides.
Pros: rides great on/off road
Cons: PITA XREAS lines
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
Mileage: 65000 km
I have a 2002 Yukon with a leveling kit and Bilstein 5100 all around. The ride is way better like Gorilla said. It feels lighter and takes the bumps very smooth
Pros: better ride, feels lighter, smooth over bumps
My suspension progression has been S-line stock -> Euro S-line springs on stock dampers -> Bilstein PSS10 -> Ohlins R&T with Euro springs. I did like a lot of aspects of the Bilsteins, but they are just a little too harsh for me on uneven pavement around town
Cons: a little too harsh
Vehicle:
Audi A3
All these shocks like Bilsteins, OME, etc are firmer than OEM, no matter what they say. They will limit lean more than OEM, but they will not be more comfortable overall than a set of new OEM shocks.
Pros: limit lean more
Cons: firmer than OEM
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