EmptyV Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 So I've got almost all of the components for my suspension lift, the last thing I need are shocks and it seems that bilstein are the way to go. So does anyone know of which ones to go with? I called 4x4 a while back and asked them which part number they use for the suspension lift packages and dude didn't know. I don't think he even knew where he was. Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Depends on your preferences, really. If you want a solid OEM replacement, get the 5100s. If you want something with more travel and better performance, try the 7100s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPathyGo Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 4x4Parts uses 5150s. I have em on my truck. No probs with 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherdude Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 4x4Parts uses 5150s. I have em on my truck. No probs with 'em. i went with the bilsteins and they are tough as crap for like the first 8 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fukinitupagain Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I had RS9000XL & busted one & Rancho sent me a RS5000 as a repalcement... The product sucks & the company sucks even harder. The next time I'm either going with Bilsteins or Fox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I have had no problems with my pro comp es3k's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverpathy Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Guys, super cool to know what has worked and what hasn't...but what did you think of thm, firm soft agile etc.? I still have my oem's on the rear and I think they are giving out, quite a bit of bound after large highway abutments! I want a medium firm, agile ride...which one would I chose? I recall that the Rancho's had a number out there that fit our trucks and had a longer reach than OEM too any info on a bilstein that is extended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPathyGo Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I had RS9000XL & busted one & Rancho sent me a RS5000 as a repalcement... The product sucks & the company sucks even harder. The next time I'm either going with Bilsteins or Fox. x2 on Rancho. I was NOT impressed with their RSX front struts. KYBs a higher quality product in terms of fit and finish, real-world handling, ride and flex. I don't think anyone makes front struts or rear shocks higher than stock. That's part of the whole "topping out" problem when you get the AC lift. In the 3,000 or so miles I've put on the truck - mostly highway, some mud and a bit of flexing on berms - the Bilsteins have provided a very consistent, smooth ride. Never had any kind of problems with rear compression or with them interfering with axle articulation - and this when on one flex I literally had the tire up against the fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverpathy Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 One of our very own here had asked the question before (Arcano) on another forum to no avail. I looked at the shcoks in pics and they do look like a good match, the offset is that they would only compress so far. Arcano's question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fukinitupagain Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 x2 on Rancho. I was NOT impressed with their RSX front struts. KYBs a higher quality product in terms of fit and finish, real-world handling, ride and flex. I run KYB GR2's up front I only have the Ranchos in the rear. I couldn't be more happy with the KYB's (super nice ride). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 As far as I knew, we could use any shocks, since the mounts are pretty standard, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) As far as I knew, we could use any shocks, since the mounts are pretty standard, right? Nope alexrex20 got 2 bilstein 7100's and the mounts were different, idk what he did but he somehow retrofitted the ends to fit, ill post up some pics for him since he got banned for a month These shocks also win the award for most pretty Edited June 1, 2009 by 01silvapathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fukinitupagain Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Actually the 96-99 R50's are fairly standard but the 99.5-04 are a bit different & yes do require a bit of modification. Where the hell is Alexrex anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Where the hell is Alexrex anyway? He got banned for a month, kinda miss his randomness and fun he brings around here the site could use it :02: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Yea, don't you have to flip shocks for the 99.5+ models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Yea, don't you have to flip shocks for the 99.5+ models? Nah, I think it's that new mounts are required altogether to fit 7100 series shocks on a 99.5+ R50. Alex got it done so it is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 So I talked to alex and this is a post from him through me I switched one of the shock ends from a 1/2in Heim to a 15mm poly bushing. On the non-resi 7100s, you need to mount the shock body on the bottom, or the tire will hit the schrader valvev at full stuff. The only resi shock that will work is one with a flexible extension. the resi shocks with hard-mounted reservoirs will not fit without custom modification. You can get the conversion bushing from an off road parts store. particularly for ATVs That is all, just passin on the word, and clearing up some questions, questions that would have otherwise gone un-answered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 So to make the 7100's work, they're mounted upside down on his R50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyV Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 So are there specific part numbers that anyone has? Thanks, Billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissandoms47 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 If you mount a specific performance shock like a 7100 series upside down then it wont perform like its suppose to. Shocks like that have specific compression and rebound and when you mount it upside down then those numbers are backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyV Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 So are there specific part numbers that anyone has? Thanks, Billy Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit34rocker1017 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Anyone? hey i can give you part numbers, but the shocks are at my dads so it will be a few days until i go there if your interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift220 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 If you mount a specific performance shock like a 7100 series upside down then it wont perform like its suppose to. Shocks like that have specific compression and rebound and when you mount it upside down then those numbers are backwards. This isn't true. The shock will still have the same compression and the same rebound no matter how it is mounted. But the life of the shock and its characteristics over time will be altered and you are correct in it isn't recommended unless it specifically says so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissandoms47 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 (edited) I was referring to how it sits on the vehicle. It'll still have the same rebound and compression numbers but when it mount it upside down on the vehicle then they are reversed... When you mount a 7100 series shock with 255/70 valving the right side up, you have 255 N at 0.52 m/s on the rebound side. And 700 N at 0.52 m/s on the compression side. So when you mount the shock upside down whats going to happen? numbers are reversed which would drastically effect the way it performs. So dont mount your shocks upside down lol. Edited October 1, 2009 by nissandoms47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 yup nissandoms is right. unless the shock is meant to be run upside down, (some are meant to do it) it messes with the valving and will give you a harsh and unsafe ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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