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Bilstein 5160

Old Mar 21, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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These shocks ROCK. replaced a pair of 5150's and all I can say is WOW.
5150's are a little firm for my taste. but these things... wow...
anyone wanna buy a set of 8.5" 5150's for a good price?
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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Do you drive mostly on the road or on the trail? I like a plush ride on the road... I hate a set of shocks that rattle your brain.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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I've been thinking of these!!!! Nice and plush?
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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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Sry for the delay. Yes. My jeep is a daily driver. Lot of highway miles and some town. I go hit the rocks like once a year. These shocks are very very smooth and plush with perfect rebound. They are a little more squishy in the corners than the 5150's but its a jeep not a race car. Most of all I just went to a jeep meet yesterday and ramped a very impressive 1098 on a 20 degree ramp. Mind you this is with a pair of 8 inch 5150's still in the rear. I have only.upgraded only the fronts to 12" 5160's. These shocks soak up everything with ease.. they rock and they are drop dead sexy in the brushed billet finish they come with. I have had other jeep owners ride in my TJ and tell me they wish their jeep was that smooth. Awesome awesome awesome shock. I wanted a set of kings but honestly couldn't afford $1800 for 4 shocks. Idk what could make them worth the difference in price, but im perfectly happy not ever knowing.
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