Bilstein 8112 Zone Control Explained

Have you ever wondered how the most advanced direct fit coilover on the market works? Hopefully this clears it up a bit for you. Bilstein invented the modern shock absorber almost 70 years ago now and has continued to innovate since, besides making OEM dampers for supercars they also have some really cool stuff for the offroad market today. This is a really rad product and after seeing it work first hand we're amped to get our own set soon.
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[@chrismumford7295]

Absolutely changed my whole outlook on how you drive on and off road. Being able to chill over holes and off camber terrain puts a smile on my face. It is truly superior. 💥

[@PedalStrapped]

I’ve been having difficulty understanding this setup versus something like a KINGS adjustable or the Fox DSC and this makes so much sense. The video demonstration of the before/after explaining it also helps a ton. Definitely sold on these when I’m ready to swap out my 5100’s and OME springs

[@bhmsupra]

Props Here - Sent Ian an e-mail with some specific questions on my Tundra and set up options for the 6100 vs 8100 comparison. His response was extremely helpful. Solid advice from what seems like a solid guy. Appreciate it Ian.

[@freddyramos7891]

Best explanation/presentation on the 8112’s by far!! Can’t wait to receive my set!! Cheers 🍻

[@RawLobst3r]

I just had these put on my F150 and while I have had limited time with them, they are fantastic. I put 5160s in the rear as I couldn't find 8100s anywhere and they are holding there own for the time being. This truck is my daily driver and while it has eliminated nose dive and dramatically improved body roll on road, I do not feel like I have sacrificed any of the on road characteristics. I only go on limited off-road adventures, but have no doubt that these will easily take my family and I wherever we need to go, comfortably and reliably.

[@WheelEveryWeekend]

Super late reply but they are going to be making batches of the rear bypasses for the f150 soon. The parts got discontinued in anticipation of them re-branding the product line and adding 3 external adjusters.

[@dbh94]

Glad to see a video coming out! Need more podcast episodes too! Do wish they made these for long travel setups as well.

[@WheelEveryWeekend]

I've been nagging them about long travel and universal applications a bunch so hopefully they'll make it happen soon! There's about 20 interview episodes lined up i just need more free time to do them right now. I want to try and dedicate myself to doing them once every 2 weeks no matter what but well see.

[@franciscoro4654]

I thought they had a problem with the covid, I wish to God that everything was fine. I'm glad to see you again with your videos

[@Chinocutz]

finally an upload! been waiting for so long

[@Kiwigd]

So great to hear from you.. i can’t imagine getting these for my Hilux, but they certainly are an awesome piece of kit.

[@Cameron_Canuck]

Yes so glad your back making vids

[@WheelEveryWeekend]

Hoping to make a few more here and there

[@j.walker3498]

So glad your back to videos of truck.

[@WheelEveryWeekend]

I dunno if im actually back, still working 100 hour weeks so its hard to find time for everything

[@j.walker3498]

@@WheelEveryWeekend close enough, best truck on YT

[@zeez9053]

Thanx for the cut-away explaination 🤘🇬🇧

[@WheelEveryWeekend]

I actually didnt understand how these worked at all until i saw the cutaway so i was hoping it would help!

[@zeez9053]

Wheel It definitely did . I love cutaways to really understand the concept of how things work

[@tcard2008]

Nice to see you back? How did the rig make over go. Think that was the last video I saw.

[@dylansmeder8820]

Glad to see you are back. Any updates on the truck coming?

[@WheelEveryWeekend]

Yes, im throwing it out haha

[@brianlebars]

Dollar to fun ratio. 🇺🇸approved!

[@WheelEveryWeekend]

Im all about the dollar to fun ratio!

[@jacobkrzyzek5777]

Are these going to made for serria/silverado's 1500?

[@Rogue_1987]

I have a 2021 Ram 1500 LARAMIE SPORT 4×4. I have a 2 in level kit and was thinking about using the Readylift Control Arms and use the RL 2" Top Hat STRUT Spacer with either the Bilstein B8 6112 or B8 8112 and then only set the struts at 1" for a 3" lift/level. Only problem I see is the B8 8112 had a bottom mount strut hat and iBooks like they use COILS for lift as opposed to adjusting the STRUT.. So can this make the ride much more stiff and would it even work with a strut spacer.

[@Uppermost_1]

Would it be a possible option to add a 1/4" shim onto these shocks and then adjust them down, instead of maxing out the adjustment height?

[@St.Hermans_Speed_Shop]

Hey WEW, make more videos and podcasts. Thanks, the little people

[@esprokr99]

The green notebook ❤️

[@AndrewGallagher2000SC]

I have been waiting while I try and decide between the Kings and Icons but after your excellent informative video I am sure the 8112s are the best coilovers for my setup and how I drive my f150. It seems that the adjustable reservoir is not really needed here on the 8112 or am I wrong and should wait for the adjustable version I am hearing rumors about that are in developement?

[@SeanReyes]

There are adjustable 8112s coming, which will be low/high speed adjustment. Its rumored that you can upfit existing 8112 coilover reservoirs to house the adjustment mechanic.

[@AndrewGallagher2000SC]

@@SeanReyes Thanks for the info....I appreciate it!

[@WheelEveryWeekend]

I was hoping this would be the case but it looks like you'll need a whole new JCO assembly and top cap, it ends up being more worth it to just get the new version and sell the old one. That's what im doing for our tundra. The new version is dual compression adjusters and adjustable compression zone, in the next year or so they will have an adjustable rebound zone as well for 4 external adjusters.

[@callmohernandez2825]

As far as I’ve been able to find, they don’t make these for the 3rd Gen 4Runner, correct? Or has that changed? Seeing as this vid is 3yrs old (Hoping I’m somehow wrong). But my front struts just gave out and I was looking to replace or upgrade the currently installed (D558-TO) fronts and (5125) rears with the 8112 set-up if it’s compatible. Thanks

[@mrocco36]

Do you know what the service intervals are with the 8112s? Do you need to rebuild them every 40k-50k?

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

Bilstein says they don't have a set maintenance interval, only that they should be serviced when they lose performance or leak. Obviously heavy off-road use will wear them out quicker.

[@Kiwigd]

Ian, it’s way past time to show us your new build.. keen for an update..😉

[@WheelEveryWeekend]

Its unfortunately sitting by the wayside gathering rust. I'm massively burnt out on it and have started robbing parts for customer builds... I'll be starting building our supercharged double cab tacoma soon and then i may revisit the rear bed design but put it on a larger platform.

[@jamesrock1327]

How far forward did you move the front axle

[@WheelEveryWeekend]

too far lol. The axle truss bottoms out where the AC pulley used to be

[@ConfirmedPatriot]

How do the Fox 2.0 or 2.5 PES compare to these…..?

[@adventureanglingpnw1821]

My brothers Tacoma runs these and I run kings on mine. The b8112s destroy the kings by a mile

[@WheelEveryWeekend]

the 2.5 PES are a cool product, but you cant really compare a velocity sensitive shock to a velocity sensitive and 5 zone position sensitive shock. It's not really fair. Fox has some ineresting IBP tech but its better suited to universal products, im running them on the solid axle swap truck im building right now.

[@mxrisky9137]

tem que comecar a bloquear postos de gasolina

[@bhmsupra]

Sent you an e-mail today. Hope to hear back from you.....

[@miguelgaytan3683]

Where the F have you been

[@zip7806]

Please stop calling them holes they are called valves even thou they are as simple a as a hole. Valve is a function, Hole is a mechanical feature.

[@johnnytorres277]

For us mechanically challenged individuals the "dumbing down" helps us understand the benefits of the shock.

[@scootypuffjr.]

If you work with them, you should know how to pronounce their name. Stine, not steen.

[@johnnytorres277]

I speak Spanish and English, and definitely don't demand that all Americans pronounce every Spanish word they come across, perfectly. It would be petty and unrealistic to do so.

[@scootypuffjr.]

@@johnnytorres277 it's not a word, it's a name Karen

[@B-rad303]

I wish they made this for the 1st gen Tundra! 😪