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Bilstein Shocks...
« on: Oct 13, 2005, 08:44:46 AM »
I'm needing to get some shocks for my 4Runner, and I am thinking of going with the Bilstein 5150 or 5125 shocks, also thinking about the Skyjacker platinum and also possibly the Rancho 9000's. What ones do you think are the best? I just need some input thats all, I wanna know what all of your guys' opinions are...
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Re: Bilstein Shocks...
« Reply #1 on: Oct 13, 2005, 08:47:23 AM »
I have the Rancho 9000's. I don't think I would buy them again.
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Re: Bilstein Shocks...
« Reply #2 on: Oct 13, 2005, 08:48:20 AM »
Too much $$$ for the performance?
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Re: Bilstein Shocks...
« Reply #3 on: Oct 13, 2005, 08:55:18 AM »
I really don't like the way they work. The ride on road is rough also. I have had 2 warrantied due to bad seals & have broken the adjusting knob off of 2 more on rocks. If you go with the Bilstiens do a little research on Pirate BBS, there have been problems with a certain model as I recall.
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Re: Bilstein Shocks...
« Reply #4 on: Oct 13, 2005, 08:56:11 AM »
Hm... ok thanks for the tip.
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Re: Bilstein Shocks...
« Reply #5 on: Oct 13, 2005, 08:53:27 PM »
I had 9's and they were a vast improvement over the 5's, but my Bilstein 5100's are way better.
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Re: Bilstein Shocks...
« Reply #6 on: Oct 13, 2005, 11:59:30 PM »
Thats what I have heard, I am pretty sure I am going to get the bilstein shocks...
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Re: Bilstein Shocks...
« Reply #7 on: Dec 11, 2005, 05:07:54 PM »
I'm currently running bilsteins on the back of my rig and Rs9000 `s on the front. i would strongly recommend the bilsteins over anything else i have tryed so far. i have had the same problem with breaking the adjustment valve off them.
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Re: Bilstein Shocks...
« Reply #8 on: Dec 11, 2005, 05:27:36 PM »
Bils are good
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Re: Bilstein Shocks...
« Reply #9 on: Dec 11, 2005, 06:50:43 PM »
What the heck are those fenders supposed to be on?  That fit is horrible!  I have the rancho rs9000s in the rear and love em.  I use the second lowest setting for the road and they ride nice and soft, and if I'm gonna haul something I jump up to 4 or 5 and they work great.
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Re: Bilstein Shocks...
« Reply #10 on: Dec 11, 2005, 07:07:24 PM »
Quote from: kneedownnate on Dec 11, 2005, 06:50:43 PM
What the heck are those fenders supposed to be on?  That fit is horrible!  I have the rancho rs9000s in the rear and love em.  I use the second lowest setting for the road and they ride nice and soft, and if I'm gonna haul something I jump up to 4 or 5 and they work great.

Bwahahahahahahahahahahahaha...they are my ode to the jeep cherokee.  6-inch bulge fenders.
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Re: Bilstein Shocks...
« Reply #11 on: Jan 19, 2006, 10:14:42 AM »
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Re: Bilstein Shocks...
« Reply #12 on: Jan 19, 2006, 02:00:27 PM »
Cause they are different!  I still have some trimming to do, they give great coverage, no one elses truck looks like mine.
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