Best shocks for a smooth ride?

[AutoCrat]

Finally box arrived yesterday with full of Bilstein B8 5100 but to my surprise it seems these are now “Assembled in Mexico “ . Are these legitimate or knock offs .

 

[BryanC#7]

How about shocks and springs for a daily driver in the city? Maybe 4 times a year go off roading and then stick to dirt roads and easy trails. 2004 LJ.

 

[B1Toad]

Finally box arrived yesterday with full of Bilstein B8 5100 but to my surprise it seems these are now “Assembled in Mexico “ . Are these legitimate or knock offs .

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I wouldn't worry about Made in Mexico. I'd prefer it to China, but these days it's pretty hard to get any major brands that are not made in China. Let us know how you like them, I'll be in the market for shocks soon.

 

[macleanflood]

How about shocks and springs for a daily driver in the city? Maybe 4 times a year go off roading and then stick to dirt roads and easy trails. 2004 LJ.

Same recipe but 28 psi and sway bar connected or locked.

-Mac

 

[B1Toad]

Mac are these the ones? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076DNCVVV/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[macleanflood]

Mac are these the ones? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076DNCVVV/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Maybe...I've ordered mine straight from their website and the length is dependant on your lift. If you want to know for sure I'm sure someone will pipe up...or just call Skyjacker first thing tomorrow morning.

Oro Swayloc is the next key ingredient.

Are you running C load tires?

-Mac

 

[B1Toad]

Yes, load range C @ 28 PSI and no lift.

 

[macleanflood]

B8508 rears no lift
B8516 front 0-3 in


Amazon listing is confusing because it seems like two sets of rear shocks...

-Mac

 

[jjvw]

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Oro Swayloc is the next key ingredient.

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Antirock or an unlocked SwayLoc will have effectively the same result. A locked SwayLoc is a also bit less immediately jarring than the stock swaybar, despite being a higher rate.

 

[AutoCrat]

I wouldn't worry about Made in Mexico. I'd prefer it to China, but these days it's pretty hard to get any major brands that are not made in China. Let us know how you like them, I'll be in the market for shocks soon.

Sure I will check in here mth my own review, but for now I am at least 6 to 8 weeks away from installing them.

 

[BlueC]

Finally box arrived yesterday with full of Bilstein B8 5100 but to my surprise it seems these are now “Assembled in Mexico “ . Are these legitimate or knock offs .

I put Bilstein shocks on my truck probably 5 years ago now and they too were assembled in Mexico. They are legit, no issues.

 

[Ed R]

That depends on your budget. If the sky's the limit then custom valved Fox shocks are great. But if your budget is more limited like mine is, it's REAL hard to beat Rancho's newer RS5000x which is gas-charged. Don't let anyone get confused and sell you the older hydraulic RS5000 which would make your Jeep ride like a buckboard wagon.

Are the RS5000 gas charged? That is what I have and yes, rides like a buckboard wagon!

 

[OffroadTreks]

The Ranchos are fine as a temp fix, but I need real 2.5s with grown-man valving. My foot sees washboard and thinks it’s in a Baja stage. I’m doing 50 before the shocks even wake up.