Bilstien 5100's or Rancho 9000's ?

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Old 11-12-2007, 01:06 PM
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Bilstien 5100's or Rancho 9000's ?

Just like the title says, which one is better? Anyone have opinions, pics, any good prices? And I need part #'s too.
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 01:16 PM
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I was in your situation about 2 months ago and I went with the Bilstein 5100's. Don't have any pics before they went on the truck but you can see the rears from side shots I've taken. I love the ride, not to firm, a lot more controlled then stock and when you're off-roading is where they really shine . I bought mine from e-shocks.com for about 450 shipped but looks like top gun customz has better pricing at 370 for a set http://www.marketworks.com/storefron...82&i=193574766.
 

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Old 11-12-2007, 01:33 PM
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Ah what the hell, I was bored so here you go







 
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Old 11-12-2007, 02:36 PM
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Bilsteins, hands down.
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 04:54 PM
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definately go witht the bilsteins. i just installed the rancho quicklift on my truck and it didn't even level it out. i have 305/65/18 BFG and they rub sometimes at full lock which is ridiculous.
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 05:20 PM
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Bilsteins it is! Thanks for the pics 07silverFX4. I have a leveling kit with stock shocks right now. If I take the stock shocks out and replace them with the Bilsteins will I have to get another front end alignment?
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 05'ThumpinSTX
Bilsteins it is! Thanks for the pics 07silverFX4. I have a leveling kit with stock shocks right now. If I take the stock shocks out and replace them with the Bilsteins will I have to get another front end alignment?
If you keep your leveling kit on and just swap shocks no but if you use the Bilstein's for your height you might because your height will probably be slightly different. I wouldn't be too concerened about it though since either way the difference will be quite minimal. I didn't re-align my truck after installing them and haven't had any problems or abnormal wear issues.
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 06:24 PM
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My trucks only 2WD so will those shocks still work for my truck?
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 05'ThumpinSTX
My trucks only 2WD so will those shocks still work for my truck?
yes, they have 2 different 5100's for 4x4 and 2x4 make sure u order the 2x4 shocks. i got mine from shockwarehouse
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 08:40 PM
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Bilsteins are better, in my opinion. If you can score the extra cash..try getting the 5150s
 
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Old 11-12-2007, 08:49 PM
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Just say no to rancho
 



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