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green724x4 · 03-30-2009, 07:24 PM

I am investigating bilstien 5100 series shocks. I am running a 4"or 5" lift. Post your experiences and what shocks are you running? I do mild off roading, mostly sand dunes.
Thanks

jrdv · 03-30-2009, 10:27 PM

I have never tried the bilstiens. I've heard they are a little stiff. I usually run the rancho rsx 9000's. The adjustable ones are best.

**special-K** · 03-31-2009, 06:33 AM

The best shocks I`ve run are the Rancho RSX9000s,beause they are adjustable.I think gas shocks ride pretty stiff and the whole benefit to gas is less fade on washboard/continuous rapid cycling,such as off road racing.I really liked the Superlift hydro shocks I ran on my`84.It rode well loaded or empty.

6600DURAMAX · 03-31-2009, 12:51 PM

Mine might ride like poop but man they look good

Mudder · 03-31-2009, 11:10 PM

I vote Rancho 9000's also. Those Bilstiens look good.

xbanone · 04-02-2009, 01:54 PM

I have the 5100 new in the box ready to install. I am waiting on my springs. I'll let you know how they turn out. I currently have bilstien HD's on my truck now with stock springs and am not real happy with the ride. Bilstien currently has a buy three get one free deal. I got 4 5100's for $227 shipped from Shockwarehouse.com

bmeredith · 04-02-2009, 05:58 PM

on my rock crawler, i have two rancho 9000s in the back and two bils 5125s in the front. the bils are very stiff but do feel better at speed soaking up bumps. the bils seem comparable to the ranchos at level 5, but i never take the ranchos out of the 1st setting. at setting one i don't notice my unbalanced rear tires bouncing around. i wish i had two more ranchos for the front. the bils do look a lot better though, too bad that's not what i'm into anymore.

Benelli · 04-02-2009, 06:28 PM

Monroes...don't know anything about them, ride rougher than hell.

I'm also looking for new shocks, I'll be watching.

Burt4x4 · 04-03-2009, 09:32 AM

BBC Shocks, I don't have them..if I ever get the funds I may getum..
http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...ocks-p-84.html
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=261310

I have been runing Rancho 9000 for a looong time now.

Mudder · 04-03-2009, 09:56 AM

Good looking cheeseburger!!!!

Now I'm hungry.

Burt4x4 · 04-03-2009, 11:44 AM

hahaha
Ya I stole that pic from RGV over on CK5
You think that cheeseberger is making you hungry? Click on that Pirite4x4 link above and tell me how hungry you are now? hahah trust me, click on it!

Mudder · 04-03-2009, 07:46 PM

I do not go to Pirate and haven't for years.

pokethesmot · 04-03-2009, 10:14 PM

i have a set of Monroe shocks upfront and and some air ride shocks in the back

ERASER5 · 04-04-2009, 04:48 AM

I am running Bilstiens on all 4 corners of my Durango. I forget the model, but they do not have the external tank.

I could warn you that Bilstiens are shipped extended. I had to use a jack to push the shocks into place. At 360 psi, I couldn't even begin to collapse them by hand.

Oh yea, I love them!

**special-K** · 04-04-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmeredith

on my rock crawler, i have two rancho 9000s in the back and two bils 5125s in the front. the bils are very stiff but do feel better at speed soaking up bumps. the bils seem comparable to the ranchos at level 5, but i never take the ranchos out of the 1st setting. at setting one i don't notice my unbalanced rear tires bouncing around. i wish i had two more ranchos for the front. the bils do look a lot better though, too bad that's not what i'm into anymore.

Hey man,your Blazer is ugly!

Just thought you`d appreciate the compliment.

orbot · 04-09-2009, 08:00 PM

I wont go back from Bilsteins.

i used 5150's for a while and went to 7100, and they both depend on the aplication, thats why they have a valve chart, if you get the right valving and get soft from the use then you will probably need to recharge them with gas.

P.S.

It all depends on the crappy store that ships them, i got mine from the factory and they came collapsed

sandking · 04-09-2009, 09:29 PM

How about FOA's?

And yes, there is another coil spring for the top.....

03-30-2009, 07:24 PM	#1
green724x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MI Posts: 214	What shocks are you running ? I am investigating bilstien 5100 series shocks. I am running a 4"or 5" lift. Post your experiences and what shocks are you running? I do mild off roading, mostly sand dunes. Thanks

03-30-2009, 10:27 PM	#2
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: What shocks are you running ? I have never tried the bilstiens. I've heard they are a little stiff. I usually run the rancho rsx 9000's. The adjustable ones are best. __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704 Last edited by jrdv; 03-30-2009 at 10:28 PM. Reason: spelling

03-31-2009, 06:33 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What shocks are you running ? The best shocks I`ve run are the Rancho RSX9000s,beause they are adjustable.I think gas shocks ride pretty stiff and the whole benefit to gas is less fade on washboard/continuous rapid cycling,such as off road racing.I really liked the Superlift hydro shocks I ran on my`84.It rode well loaded or empty. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-31-2009, 12:51 PM	#4
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: What shocks are you running ? Mine might ride like poop but man they look good Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

03-31-2009, 11:10 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: What shocks are you running ? I vote Rancho 9000's also. Those Bilstiens look good.

04-02-2009, 01:54 PM	#6
xbanone Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: WV Posts: 209	Re: What shocks are you running ? I have the 5100 new in the box ready to install. I am waiting on my springs. I'll let you know how they turn out. I currently have bilstien HD's on my truck now with stock springs and am not real happy with the ride. Bilstien currently has a buy three get one free deal. I got 4 5100's for $227 shipped from Shockwarehouse.com Last edited by xbanone; 04-02-2009 at 01:55 PM.

04-02-2009, 05:58 PM	#7
bmeredith beer 1st, work 2nd Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 78	Re: What shocks are you running ? on my rock crawler, i have two rancho 9000s in the back and two bils 5125s in the front. the bils are very stiff but do feel better at speed soaking up bumps. the bils seem comparable to the ranchos at level 5, but i never take the ranchos out of the 1st setting. at setting one i don't notice my unbalanced rear tires bouncing around. i wish i had two more ranchos for the front. the bils do look a lot better though, too bad that's not what i'm into anymore.

04-02-2009, 06:28 PM	#8
Benelli Watchin the rust grow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Nebraska Posts: 950	Re: What shocks are you running ? Monroes...don't know anything about them, ride rougher than hell. I'm also looking for new shocks, I'll be watching. __________________ 1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done 2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold

04-03-2009, 09:32 AM	#9
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: What shocks are you running ? BBC Shocks, I don't have them..if I ever get the funds I may getum.. http://www.polyperformance.com/shop/...ocks-p-84.html http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=261310 I have been runing Rancho 9000 for a looong time now. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks Last edited by Burt4x4; 04-03-2009 at 09:38 AM.

04-03-2009, 09:56 AM	#10
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: What shocks are you running ? Good looking cheeseburger!!!! Now I'm hungry.

04-03-2009, 11:44 AM	#11
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: What shocks are you running ? hahaha Ya I stole that pic from RGV over on CK5 You think that cheeseberger is making you hungry? Click on that Pirite4x4 link above and tell me how hungry you are now? hahah trust me, click on it! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

04-03-2009, 07:46 PM	#12
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: What shocks are you running ? I do not go to Pirate and haven't for years.

04-03-2009, 10:14 PM	#13
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: What shocks are you running ? i have a set of Monroe shocks upfront and and some air ride shocks in the back __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

04-04-2009, 04:48 AM	#14
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: What shocks are you running ? I am running Bilstiens on all 4 corners of my Durango. I forget the model, but they do not have the external tank. I could warn you that Bilstiens are shipped extended. I had to use a jack to push the shocks into place. At 360 psi, I couldn't even begin to collapse them by hand. Oh yea, I love them! __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

04-09-2009, 08:00 PM	#16
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: What shocks are you running ? I wont go back from Bilsteins. i used 5150's for a while and went to 7100, and they both depend on the aplication, thats why they have a valve chart, if you get the right valving and get soft from the use then you will probably need to recharge them with gas. P.S. It all depends on the crappy store that ships them, i got mine from the factory and they came collapsed Last edited by orbot; 04-09-2009 at 08:01 PM.



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