I’m using bilstein 5100 in all corners on my Tacoma 2004 4wd off road 3.4 xtra-cab. It improved the appearance, but at a high price, they are too firm, if you don't do off road I don't recommend them, very hard drive, you will feel even the small holes in the pavement, I would have liked to investigate more before buying them, now I'm going for fox 2.0 good luck
Had 5100s o my 4runner for 3 years on stock springs and a rear spacer. Great shocks but lacking a little offroad. Once I decided to increase my tires to 285s, I went ahead and bought an icon stage 1 suspension kit and their 3" variable rear spring. Night and day difference in road comfort and offroad capabilities. Yeah it was about $2k but I wont be changing these ever.
Thanks for the info, would love your help with my build. I have a ‘72 early bronco currently with the original suspension but looking to add a 2.5in suspension lift + a 1in body lift. It’s my daily & I most just drive it around town. However, I want to be able to take it on long road trips mostly on the highway but capable off-road as well if needed. What shock would you recommend?
Thank you thank you and thank you so much. This is exactly what I was looking for. I want a comfortable soft ride like factory OEM and hate the stiff suspension for my daily F150. but I do 4 to 5 easy to moderate off-road trails a year. I think Fox 2.0 is the way to go!
I just replaced my ranchos with 5100s. I dont think they are too firm. They are more planted and less bouncy. I feel that it floats over the small bumps. I feel less of the bumps than i did b4. Thats on a trailboss with 18s on 33s. Maybe the lighter trucks might feel different.
Thanks!! I’m in that dilema right now! I have the stock suspension on my 2015 4runner, reaching shortly the 100k miles and looking to make some upgrades, its my daily car, maybe once or twice a month hitting some offroad but nothing that stock suspension can hanle, just want a better shock that can move less while cornering at 65 mph and have same or better offroading capabilities with similar comfort as the stock ones. Any advice?
I put fox 2.0 on my 08 ram 2500 and to me it’s pretty firm and harsh. Uncomfortable really. I feel everything. But then again maybe it’s to do with the rim size. I’m aware the truck is heavy and isn’t going to ride smooth 100% but I know when it’s to harsh
I just put 5100’s on the front my 14 250 was thinking of possibly switching it up with fox on the rear being that I don’t do towing much at all other than hauling diesel in my fuel cell and I do just as much off roading as road driving in my line of work. What do you guys recommend?
Somebody tell me what would be better for a job worksite going through ruts and bumps and mud and dirt, but also get back onto the road and drive decent
