Bilstein Shock Options for your Light Truck or Jeep: 5100, 5160, 6112
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- Опубліковано 24 тра 2022
- Bilstein offers proven performance and reliability. Which one is best will depend on your ride style and how much you demand of your truck. The Bilstein 5100 is the baseline standard here, with the Bilstein 5160 providing a reservoir version, and finally the 6112 is the beefier coilover option.
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I found this to be the most detailed, informative and practical explanation of the Bilstein line on UA-cam. While others certainly cover the basics about the shock characteristics, they don’t drill down to a Consumer-level to determine which one is best for you. This one does. Others invite you to contact them to discuss options. While we appreciate that, the reason we watch videos in the first place is to determine which one is best for our driving style. Regardless, this video was very helpful to me. 5100’s all the way around for me.
Straight to the point. I have now made my choice for the 5100s. Thank you for the clear and concise explanation
Thank you for the honesty!!
It makes me smile, everytime Sean says Bilstein😀 He is one of few who pronounce it correctly!
I don’t off road my truck often but I want to be able to tackle fire roads and other mild terrain at higher speeds. I like to explore the blue ridge mountains and there’s easy simple trails everywhere and can easily lose track of time and see yourself driving an hour or more back to the highway. Being able to hit pot holes and ruts at 15-20+ mph and not get beat to death is what I want.
Thank you for your service and information!! Completed the installation of the 6112 (F) 5100 (R) today on my wife's 2001 Toyota Sequoia. Great recommendation and product.
Great info! Thanks guys.
I still have some questions so I guess I need to call and speak with someone. Thank you for a very informative video.
Great videos , I like the idea you guys actually test and compare all the shocks .
I just ordered the 5165 from you guys I’m excited to give them a review
Thanks Bro, you really helped me out.
Thank you for breaking it down for me. I'm closer to making a decision.
I am having difficulty deciding between 6112/5160 or 5100 for my 2013 tundra crew cab 4x4. I tow a 7500lb to 8500lb travel trailer about 6 times a year with a couple hundred pounds in the bed and the only off roading I do is some mountain trails when I’m deer hunting. I’m concerned more about ride quality on the road while not towing but also the peace of mind while towing. And also what about add a leaf or a whole leaf spring stack replacement to bring the rear up with the front lift and give more support for heavy load while towing.
I put the 5160 on my 03 Silverado 1500 z71. Definitely better than the stock Bilstein it came with (had 325k before changing 🙄🤣) wanted the fox long travel and now realizing I should have.
Very good informational video. One of the most informative videos I’ve seen in a long time and truly honest opinion and uses.
Curious as to how the 6112/5160 combo stacks up to the Eibach PT2R setup. Similarly priced. I imagine the Eibachs are a little softer and comfier all around but the Bilsteins will handle more abuse. I’m running a GMC sierra at4 3.0 diesel.
Thanks for the super informative vid, building my first 3rd gen 4runner and wanted to buy the 6112+5100 rear package, but then got convinced to get the 6112+5160, but this vid backtracked me to the 6112+5100 rear. Sorry if that sounded complicated. Also Had a question, I know you guys are located in California, I was wondering if I can just pick up from the warehouse I'm about 40 mins away and don't want to wait for shipping.
Great video great information
Hi! Do you recommend the B12 rear springs for 2018 FJ Cruiser running on 6112/5160 with stock rear springs? Love how it is riding now except for the annoying body roll on corners in low speed. I figured it must be the old springs. Thanks again for another great video!!
Great break down on these; I run the 6121/5160 on my Tacoma. My questions is as I add load (bumpers, topper, equip, ppl) what is the best application? 4WP folks are guiding me towards airbags with compressor. I am not seeing a lot of those setups. I feel I am getting misguided. I see ppl using beefed leaf springs. Not which way to go?