Bilstein 5150
Feb 2, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Bilstein 5150
I'm considering replacing my dead Rancho 5000s (5012) with some Bilstein 5150 (BF5-A198-H0/1) shocks but I have a few questions:
Is the attached reservoir any real benefit or just some extra bling for a moderate offroader?
The 5000s I had are 19" compressed and 32.5" extended for a travel length of 13.5". The model of 5150s I'm looking at are 20.37" compressed and 34.90" extended, that should be close enough right? I feel my shocks were about halfway out when my truck was just sitting there.
I was looking at the Rancho 9000s because of their adjustability but these Bilsteins claim to be automatic adjusting. Is that just as good or maybe better?
What valving is better, 170/60 or 255/70
I'm looking to stop my axle from vibrating violently when I hit bumps (as it does with blown shocks) and from doing the same when travelling 10 mph offroad on rough terrain, but would also like it to be somewhat soft for DD. am i asking too much?
Thanks!
Is the attached reservoir any real benefit or just some extra bling for a moderate offroader?
The 5000s I had are 19" compressed and 32.5" extended for a travel length of 13.5". The model of 5150s I'm looking at are 20.37" compressed and 34.90" extended, that should be close enough right? I feel my shocks were about halfway out when my truck was just sitting there.
I was looking at the Rancho 9000s because of their adjustability but these Bilsteins claim to be automatic adjusting. Is that just as good or maybe better?
What valving is better, 170/60 or 255/70
I'm looking to stop my axle from vibrating violently when I hit bumps (as it does with blown shocks) and from doing the same when travelling 10 mph offroad on rough terrain, but would also like it to be somewhat soft for DD. am i asking too much?
Thanks!
Feb 20, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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From: Carmel Valley, Ca.
I'm considering replacing my dead Rancho 5000s (5012) with some Bilstein 5150 (BF5-A198-H0/1) shocks but I have a few questions:
Is the attached reservoir any real benefit or just some extra bling for a moderate offroader?
The 5000s I had are 19" compressed and 32.5" extended for a travel length of 13.5". The model of 5150s I'm looking at are 20.37" compressed and 34.90" extended, that should be close enough right? I feel my shocks were about halfway out when my truck was just sitting there.
I was looking at the Rancho 9000s because of their adjustability but these Bilsteins claim to be automatic adjusting. Is that just as good or maybe better?
What valving is better, 170/60 or 255/70
I'm looking to stop my axle from vibrating violently when I hit bumps (as it does with blown shocks) and from doing the same when travelling 10 miles per hour offroad on rough terrain, but would also like it to be somewhat soft for DD. am i asking too much?
Thanks!
Is the attached reservoir any real benefit or just some extra bling for a moderate offroader?
The 5000s I had are 19" compressed and 32.5" extended for a travel length of 13.5". The model of 5150s I'm looking at are 20.37" compressed and 34.90" extended, that should be close enough right? I feel my shocks were about halfway out when my truck was just sitting there.
I was looking at the Rancho 9000s because of their adjustability but these Bilsteins claim to be automatic adjusting. Is that just as good or maybe better?
What valving is better, 170/60 or 255/70
I'm looking to stop my axle from vibrating violently when I hit bumps (as it does with blown shocks) and from doing the same when travelling 10 miles per hour offroad on rough terrain, but would also like it to be somewhat soft for DD. am i asking too much?
Thanks!
Billy size chart: http://www.allprooffroad.com/index.p...ask=view&id=38
Valving available: http://www.bilstein.com/offroad_5150.php
Comfort chart: http://www.bilstein.com/ValvingQuickReferenceChart.pdf
I went with the 170/60. Test drive tomorrow. It all depends on if you have a lot of weight in the back. My truck is my DD, yet I haul a cab over camper too.
Feb 21, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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ranchos = junk IMO.....
the 5150 bils are really only necessary for someone running fire roads, jumping or dunes (basically high speed stuff)
You need to be looking at the 5125s....you wont be disappointed....
If you can afford the 5150s, then by all means get them....just not necessarily needed for a rockcrawler or weekend wheeler
the 5150 bils are really only necessary for someone running fire roads, jumping or dunes (basically high speed stuff)
You need to be looking at the 5125s....you wont be disappointed....
If you can afford the 5150s, then by all means get them....just not necessarily needed for a rockcrawler or weekend wheeler
Feb 21, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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I went with the 5125's too. He could have maybe made a little more selling me the 5150's but recommened the 5125's...
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