Another advantage is the higher end shocks are rebuildable. Break a 5100, you just throw it out and buy another one.

Just think of it as more of a luxury than anything else. You don't need them, but it will improve your ride.

 

I have the ome long travels and it rides great. My buddy had the same lift with 5100's and mine definitely had a softer ride.

 

I am going to be running a rrd racing shock 2.0 with resivar from rock Krawler. Paired with a 3.5 rk dual sport lift. Let you know I lift it when I get it on. Should be tues.

 

I just put these shocks on, they are amazing. I bought them without the reservoir. They are stiff when cornering, braking, and crawling over obstacles, but they smooth the ride on the road so well you won't feel most bumps.

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I would, if I did.

 

Anyone try the Bilstein 5160s? I heard while they are valved firmer than the 5100, they feel a bit more compliant. A lot of guys here run the 5100s and the OMEs. Have not talked to guy yet who wants to switch.

 

I have the RK 3.5 lift and the recommended 5100 shocks and the ride is great. My only compliant with the setup is RK recommends a front shock with 29" extention and the bilstein are only 27.5" so I loose out on a little bit of droop.