drguitarum2005
02-02-2008, 09:59 AM
I'm considering replacing my dead Rancho 5000s (5012) with some Bilstein 5150 (BF5-A198-H0/1) shocks but I have a few questions:
Is the attached reservoir any real benefit or just some extra bling for a moderate offroader?
The 5000s I had are 19" compressed and 32.5" extended for a travel length of 13.5". The model of 5150s I'm looking at are 20.37" compressed and 34.90" extended, that should be close enough right? I feel my shocks were about halfway out when my truck was just sitting there.
I was looking at the Rancho 9000s because of their adjustability but these Bilsteins claim to be automatic adjusting. Is that just as good or maybe better?
What valving is better, 170/60 or 255/70
I'm looking to stop my axle from vibrating violently when I hit bumps (as it does with blown shocks) and from doing the same when travelling 10 mph offroad on rough terrain, but would also like it to be somewhat soft for DD. am i asking too much?
Thanks!
Is the attached reservoir any real benefit or just some extra bling for a moderate offroader?
The 5000s I had are 19" compressed and 32.5" extended for a travel length of 13.5". The model of 5150s I'm looking at are 20.37" compressed and 34.90" extended, that should be close enough right? I feel my shocks were about halfway out when my truck was just sitting there.
I was looking at the Rancho 9000s because of their adjustability but these Bilsteins claim to be automatic adjusting. Is that just as good or maybe better?
What valving is better, 170/60 or 255/70
I'm looking to stop my axle from vibrating violently when I hit bumps (as it does with blown shocks) and from doing the same when travelling 10 mph offroad on rough terrain, but would also like it to be somewhat soft for DD. am i asking too much?
Thanks!