OEM Shock and Steering Stabilizer Replacement

rgrbobbyedwards · Jun 1, 2022

Need to replace the stock OEM Bilstein shocks. What are the "go to" replacements? Fox 2.0's or 5100's?

Also, some have mentioned the "5th" shock that's behind the spare tire. Is that the same size as the rest or completely different?

Currently leaning towards 5 x 5100's and the Thuren Fabrication King Steering Damper 13+ OEM Fit while I'm at it. Looking for input. Thanks in advance guys.

crazykid1994 · Jun 1, 2022

What made it blow out? That should be a good deciding factor on upgrade or replace with the same. If it blew out from harder driving then it’s time to upgrade. If it’s bad from wear and tear then just replace with the same.

Zoe Saldana · Jun 1, 2022

Great advise above.

If replacing all shocks look at Rancho 9000xl

rgrbobbyedwards · Jun 1, 2022

Local shop is recommending Rough Country V2’s. Any insight?

rgrbobbyedwards · Jun 1, 2022

crazykid1994 said:
What made it blow out? That should be a good deciding factor on upgrade or replace with the same. If it blew out from harder driving then it’s time to upgrade. If it’s bad from wear and tear then just replace with the same.

Nothing off-road. Did some heavy towing last week that had the front end pointing skyward pretty bad. Thinking that had something to do with it. Over extending.

Wallyb4 · Jun 1, 2022

Remember to replace in pairs, or all four.

rgrbobbyedwards · Jun 1, 2022

Wallyb4 said:
Remember to replace in pairs, or all four.

That’s what I’ll be doing. All 4. Just trying to figure out what to go with

crazykid1994 · Jun 1, 2022

Rancho 9000 have adjustable I think. I would avoid rough country for towing and hauling. Bilstein are usually good for towing and hauling. May want to look into airbags and a WDH for heavy towing in the future as an added protection.

retired · Jun 1, 2022

If you still have a 3/36000 warranty in effect, probably don't want to go back to stock but why not have it replaced on warranty and then you would have a new shock to sell.

rgrbobbyedwards · Jun 1, 2022

retired said:
If you still have a 3/36000 warranty in effect, probably don't want to go back to stock but why not have it replaced on warranty and then you would have a new shock to sell.

Way past that brother. 78,500 miles!

bcbouy · Jun 1, 2022

Wallyb4 said:
Remember to replace in pairs, or all four.

five

retired · Jun 1, 2022

rgrbobbyedwards said:
Way past that brother. 78,500 miles!

heck at 78,500 they were long overdue you gots your monies worth for sure..

thkbaron · Jun 1, 2022

rgrbobbyedwards said:
Local shop is recommending Rough Country V2’s. Any insight?

Don't do it. Haven't heard a good thing yet about their shocks.

rgrbobbyedwards · Jun 1, 2022

thkbaron said:
Don't do it. Haven't heard a good thing yet about their shocks.

Facts. Fox 2.0’s or Bilstien 5100’s?

rgrbobbyedwards · Jun 1, 2022

bcbouy said:
five

Correct. So what’s the Fox equivalent to the 5th one in the middle behind my spare tire? Are the all the same? So just order 5 of the same?

chopperman1 · Jun 1, 2022

5100's have a lifetime warranty. Have you tried contacting them?

Understanding BILSTEIN Warranty Procedures and Policy - BILSTEIN Off-Road

BILSTEIN is committed to offering the highest quality suspension systems, along with that priority comes ethical warranty service. Here’s a rundown of our 3-tiered warranty basics. At BILSTEIN we strive to create suspension solutions not only to challenge the technology of today, but to endure...

offroad.bilstein.com

rgrbobbyedwards · Jun 1, 2022

chopperman1 said:
5100's have a lifetime warranty. Have you tried contacting them?

Understanding BILSTEIN Warranty Procedures and Policy - BILSTEIN Off-Road

BILSTEIN is committed to offering the highest quality suspension systems, along with that priority comes ethical warranty service. Here’s a rundown of our 3-tiered warranty basics. At BILSTEIN we strive to create suspension solutions not only to challenge the technology of today, but to endure...

offroad.bilstein.com

Are 5100’s the stock shock?

thkbaron · Jun 1, 2022

No they aren’t. They are 4600s. I don’t know what the fox pumpkin shock is. You need to take it off and get the measurements. And ask them. I’m just leaving my 4600 on there.

pacofortacos · Jun 1, 2022

My stock Outdoorsman front shocks are significantly heavier than the Bilsteins. The piston rod is much thicker. When I put the springs on the Bilsteins you could see the flex - I left them on for a month or so and then gave them away.
My OEM's rode and handled better, and I didn't add any lift to the Bilsteins.

Your Bilstein should be lifetime warranty if bought from a legitimate vendor.

rgrbobbyedwards · Jun 1, 2022

pacofortacos said:
My stock Outdoorsman front shocks are significantly heavier than the Bilsteins. The piston rod is much thicker. When I put the springs on the Bilsteins you could see the flex - I left them on for a month or so and then gave them away.
My OEM's rode and handled better, and I didn't add any lift to the Bilsteins.

Your Bilstein should be lifetime warranty if bought from a legitimate vendor.

We are talking about the stock OEM Bilsteins...

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