Dont forget, you're getting something better than a full mid travel kit for a fraction of the cost. No limit straps, bump stops, or bypasses. Its built into one shock with the 8112. Wait till you click 70+ over some whoops. you'll get it then :) Just be careful with liquid encouragement... These...
You got it. Click 3 out of 9. So open fully lefty loosey then go +3 in. Make sense? Also, there is a break in period. They may feel "stiff or sporty" to start so dont be surprised. Get out on open desert or fire road and run these puppies. They're incredible.
JCO adjustment should be used for high input events. ie: mobbing it hard going fast, high speed desert running or fire roads. It's for bottom out control and increased the dampening severely its the "internal bump stop". If you're going slower and moderate trails +1-2 is all you need. If you are...
Not sure if you saw this thread or not but here’s some settings to try. I can attest each knob and click is very noticeable.
8112 Settings. The chart represents what I run on the road. These also will get more compliments and soft after they break in is what I experienced.
I've had these at 70mph in the whoops and the harder I pushed the smoother they got. Honestly I was scared going that fast. It was controlled and smooth but my brain was saying this shouldnt be happening in this Bronco. Beyond impressed with these and the dials make it easy to switch between...
If you don't mind me asking, how did you mount & run the wires on these? I'm looking to do the same set up on my build, especially since I added the MASS shelf as well.
Also, in case you all missed i,t here's some more info and review. https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/bilstein-8112-dsa-better-than-hoss-3-0.110529/
The spring rates were designed around a 4 door badlands and 2 door badlands. The adjustability for the DSA "Dual Speed Adjustment" and hydrolic bumpstop allows you to dial them in for more or less weight, depending if you have a more desert runner build or an overland build with winch etc...
I got the badlands due to the width and everyday drivability. The Braptor is great but it’s too wide for most trails and is geared if you have a lot of open desert nearby. The 8112’s certainly bridge the gap, they now make the bronco faster And more controlled offroad than I’m even comfortable...
Such a fun day filming in the desert with you, @popo_patty . Honestly, I'm yet to hit the limits of what the 8112's are capable of. They are so confidence inspiring I'm scared of breaking something else :cool:. Can't wait to get more seat time in them and I'm so happy I didn't need to have...
Just incase you missed it I ran into the Bilstein guys in Johnson Valley and we did a little video shoot with these bad boys. If you have any questions DM me. I've gotten more seat time with the 8112 DSA+ and WOW, what they do to uplevel the platform is truly insane.
I have not yet but I plan to next month and do a comparison vid, same suspension test at same speed & PSI. I did drive a Gen 1 Raptor though with a STAGE 9 ICON kit and the BILSTEINS are much more smooth in most everything. Lets just say my buddy in the Raptor road with me most the weekend. :cool:
Running them on what Bilstein recommends out of the box, not fully open. High speed, BLUE, -6 clicks out from fully firm. Low speed, YELLOW, -13 clicks out from fully firm. JCO -6 clicks out from fully firm.
Small bump sensitivity on road is vastly improved. I'm running at 36 PSI as well. Good example is the gaps getting on a bridge or onramp it doesn't jar you anymore.
Alright, here’s my ride report after putting about 1,500 miles on the 8112s, with 150 of those off-road
On-Road Comfort & Performance:
The ride feels similar to the stock SAS but with significantly better handling in corners and much less nose dive under hard braking. Also, small bump...