5100 bilstein help
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It really depends on what you are looking for- in terms of cost/performance here's my list...
1. Koni $$$$
2. Bilstein $$$
3. KYB $$
4. Gabriel $
Koni I would recommend for racing only due to the price
Bilstein is a very good shock, but for most street hipo driving KYB delivers everything you need for a lot less money.
Gabriel- a nice oem HD replacement shock.
1. Koni $$$$
2. Bilstein $$$
3. KYB $$
4. Gabriel $
Koni I would recommend for racing only due to the price
Bilstein is a very good shock, but for most street hipo driving KYB delivers everything you need for a lot less money.
Gabriel- a nice oem HD replacement shock.
I would rate them this way as far as popularity and price with what we carry (although it's still going to be personal preference ultimately):
1. Bilstein
2. Rancho
3. KYB
5. Edelbrock
4. Monroe
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From: Lockport, La.
I'm running the Bilstein HD's front and rear mainly because I tow pretty heavy trailer's sometimes. The 5100's are a longer travel shock and not quite as stiff as the HD's. I don't find the HD's ride too rough at all, just a little stiffer than stock but with better side control and able to handle the large tires on my truck much better than the stock shock's.
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From: Uxbridge, Ontario
I am not 100% on the how the ride height adjustment works, other than it is a clip system, but does the ride quality change from the stock position to the the 2" leveled position?
By theory, there is a tonne more spring rate with them raised?
By theory, there is a tonne more spring rate with them raised?