MJXJjeepguy Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Hello everyone, I need someone's experience or option on shocks for stock or lifted jeep. I been eyes on bilstein 5100 5" lift for my XJ I want hear ur experience on bilstein 5100 or any other brand u might like better than bilstein? I not look for high top shock that cost $500+ set, one i found bilstein 5100 set for 5" lift for only $325 I think that great deal! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 I've never heard anything but glowing reviews for Bilstein shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 6 hours ago, Pete M said: I've never heard anything but glowing reviews for Bilstein shocks. Agreed that's what's in my WK and the next shock on my MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Yes, get the 5100s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75sv1 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 I have the Bilstein 1500's on my XJ, for probably 2 years. Highways use and country roads. A touch stiff, but could be the RC springs. Also, its Jeep. I do have Old Man Emu rear springs and shocks to install. They are in the same price range. Since I haven't used them, I can't say either way. I believe them to be the same quality, but a bit softer. Haven't heard any complaints on them either. I am on a 4.5 lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJXJjeepguy Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 hour ago, 75sv1 said: I have the Bilstein 1500's on my XJ, for probably 2 years. Highways use and country roads. A touch stiff, but could be the RC springs. Also, its Jeep. I do have Old Man Emu rear springs and shocks to install. They are in the same price range. Since I haven't used them, I can't say either way. I believe them to be the same quality, but a bit softer. Haven't heard any complaints on them either. I am on a 4.5 lift. Are u still on short arm with stock location? What i have is 5.5 lifted with RC drop arm bracket with all core 4x4 arm control, but first i put core 4x4 arms on stock mount location it ride little rough with 5.5 rubicon coil so after i install drop bracket and it huge from night to day different, it ride so much better where arms were almost flat than before where stock mount it have really deep angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Shocks and springs work as a team. People ride around on crapped out springs, install new shocks, still rides and handles horribly, then blame the shocks. Photo courtesy of the jokers at NAXJA- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJXJjeepguy Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jeep Driver said: Shocks and springs work as a team. People ride around on crapped out springs, install new shocks, still rides and handles horribly, then blame the shocks. Photo courtesy of the jokers at NAXJA- your right, I not saying my ride is stiff or complain about my XJ ride, i just wanna get new shock since what i have right now is 4 rear Rancho off older model Chevy with adaptor so i want to get good name shock and give me good ride on highway and trail by the way i have no complain with Rancho brand they ride pretty good but eh want new shocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJXJjeepguy Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Alright you all guys appreciate share ur experience and review i think i decide get 5100! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 minute ago, MJXJjeepguy said: Alright you all guys appreciate your your right, I not saying my ride is stiff or complain about my XJ ride, i just wanna get new shock since what i have right now is 4 rear Rancho off older model Chevy with adaptor so i want to get good name shock and give me good ride on highway and trail by the way i have no complain with Rancho brand they ride pretty good but eh want new shocks You'll be buying quality and value. Yes it will ride like a truck.........but then.......it's a truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75sv1 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 1 hour ago, MJXJjeepguy said: Are u still on short arm with stock location? What i have is 5.5 lifted with RC drop arm bracket with all core 4x4 arm control, but first i put core 4x4 arms on stock mount location it ride little rough with 5.5 rubicon coil so after i install drop bracket and it huge from night to day different, it ride so much better where arms were almost flat than before where stock mount it have really deep angle. I'm on Rusty's adjustable short arms. No drop bracket. I got them used. I have ProComp front springs and Rough Country rear springs. I have a set of new JKS front adjustable control arms that should be going in this weekend. The rear springs were put in new a few years back. I had 6+ when new. They have settled to a 4.5-5.0 lift. I plan to put in OME 3.5 rear springs and a Boomerang shackle to get to 4.5 rear lift. I might go with another front spring. 51 minutes ago, Jeep Driver said: You'll be buying quality and value. Yes it will ride like a truck.........but then.......it's a truck. Yeah, that's about it. Still, some variance. I want to try the OME shocks in the rear vs Bilsteins. I do this with Bilsteins on my MB 240D. HD in the front and Sports in the rear. That is to help with the weight on the diesel engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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