Bilstein 5160 Shock Boot

[mikegrook]

Awhile back I was asking about what shocks to upgrade to on my 2020 power wagon and thank everyone for the good advice I received. I went with the Bilstein 5160's. I have the rears installed and will be installing the fronts this weekend. Can anyone provide some info on if the front shocks need a shock boot like the rears. I am just questioning this as the rear came with them and the fronts did not.

 

[wrench78]

Awhile back I was asking about what shocks to upgrade to on my 2020 power wagon and thank everyone for the good advice I received. I went with the Bilstein 5160's. I have the rears installed and will be installing the fronts this weekend. Can anyone provide some info on if the front shocks need a shock boot like the rears. I am just questioning this as the rear came with them and the fronts did not.

The shock boots are really only to help "protect" the shaft from rocks and such. I wouldn't worry about installing them if you're doing mostly road driving. I removed mine off my Jeep when I had it because it would hold mud and junk inside the boot and score up the shock.

 

[wrench78]

I'm on the Airdelete site right now doing some research. Saw this. Check out the note at the bottom.

Includes:​

• Bilstein front struts
• Front coil springs
• Front upper strut mounts
• Standard rear coil springs or +35% capacity
• Bilstein rear shocks
• Rear isolators
• Optional: Front coil spring covers (Recommended for off road or gravel use!)

 

[mikegrook]

Thanks for the replies. Both are good pieces of advice with the same common theme. I hit the sand and gravel a lot between island beach state park and the Pine Barrens. If I order now, I will have them before the weekend. Thanks again for taking the time to Answer!!

 

[mrack]

They catch more then they keep out, leave them off