The 5100 Series offers traditional Bilstein technology with applications for lifted trucks, Jeeps and prerunners. The 5100 Series shock absorbers are designed for specific manufactured lift kits utilizing the stock O.E.M. mounting configuration. 5100 Series shocks feature Bilstein's superior single tube high gas pressure design for the upmost in consistent fade-free performance and long life. Bilstein's patented Digressive self-adjusting valving delivers improved damping control and a smooth ride on all road surfaces at any speed.
Comments: What can I say -- Bilstein is great. Firm, yet it absorbs pot holes and bumps well. Has great handling that's firm and solid when riding at any speed.
Comments: Replaced shocks/struts with Bilstein HD, new truck was the result. Very nice bang for buck. Easy to install, used stock springs and am very satisfied.
Comments: Ride is somewhat harsh. The stock ones were wore out. So, I don't have a good point of reference. May ride as well as the next brand. Shocks have a solid controlled feel.
Comments: Great shocks, great ride and takes curves at a great rateGreat shocks, great ride and takes curves at a great rateGreat shocks, great ride and takes curves at a great rate
great off road handling. can hit 30mph on bumpy dirt roads, and yet can flex exceptionally while also being a DD. sorta stiff but comfortable and predictable
Cons
none yet
Recommended
yes
Comments: these shocks put up well with the rigors of offroad. they take the beating i put on them while playin in dirt. stiff enough to drift on dirt yet at slower speeds, flexing over obstacles is easily done. goes great with the 3 1/2 inch installed in my wrangler and i feel i can possibly hit over 30 in the dirt roads..want to try them in the sand though.handles pretty well on the freeway, allowing me to hit 80 with 33'' tires but more comfortable at 70. im impressed.
made a world of diff vs org 107k miles shocks. it now drive like a big car rather than numb truck
Cons
none other than price, but you get what you paid for?
Recommended
yes
Comments: none other than price, but you get what you paid for?
easy install 1-2hr
prob monroe new shocks would have helped compare to org 107k mile shocks but i thinking about keeping this car another 100k so got the best recommended shocks... tirerack.com had best price shipped
Comments: These shocks are great if you do not have to deal with speed bumps. Have a nice sport driving feel, excelent cornering.
One of the shocks went out prematurely, luckly they are guaranteed for life but still have to pay for labor to replace.
Comments: So far so good, they have only been on the car for a few days but I noticed a huge difference in handling and stopping distance. Much better than stock. It feels more like a truck now and less like a station wagon.
Comments: Great shock. I've used Bilstein in all my vehicles for many years with great success. The ride is much firmer over stock yet it's not bouncy.
Comments: These shock are fantastic. I was told by several people at my shop to just "get some Bilsteins and be done with it." They were right. It's like having a different vehicle when cornering hard. Can't recommend them enough for any street applied vehicle.
Comments: Can't say enough about how much I like these. Guys at the shop just said "get some Bilsteins and be done with it." They were right. Fantastic upgrade for low cost to any street applied vehicle.
Noticeably smoother & quieter over the Gabriel shocks that were on the TJ when I bought it.
Cons
None yet
Recommended
yes
Comments: My '98 TJ now has 138K on it and has a stock suspension. When I bought the Jeep 9 months ago, it had some old Gabriel shocks on it. They looked ancient and very rusty. I didn't think that my Jeep drove the way it should. I decided to treat myself to some new shocks and bought the Bilstein HDs after reading the positive reviews here.
The Bilsteins turned my Jeep into a much smoother riding and stable vehicle. The road noise and rattles are much lower, too. I am very impressed.
look good, feel great, very well built, incredible dampening
Cons
they dont install themselves
Recommended
yes
Comments: Since ive been on the oem shocks for 158k miles. i shopped around for the best performance/valued shocks i could find. these are the ones. go them from shockwarehouse.com for nice price delivered.
Comments: Got the front Struts (Bilstein 4600 HD) off Tire Rack for $198 including 2 day shipping, got the rear shocks from 4 Wheel Parts for $140. Very nice shocks and struts, rides amazing.
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