Bilstein 4600 or 5100???

[08stockhoe]

Which ride better with. Belltech 4" rear drop.


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[shundal]

I'm running the Bilstein 5100 shocks with a 3 inch drop and am very happy with them. They dampen very well, and provide a nice planted feel to rear end.

 

[08stockhoe]

Have you tried any other series of bilstein? I was kinda set on the 4600 but now I don't know. I didnt even know about the 5125. I want the best ride I can get in rear and bilstein seem like the way to go. But now you've thrown me a curve ball.


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[shundal]

I've ridden in a Tahoe with the 4600 shocks and they ride great, but were a little too soft for my liking. I like a little more firm ride but still not harsh and The 5100s offer that. Most people use the 4600s on here though. I don't see many using the 5100

 

[Danzigman]

5125 is for raised vehicles I think. What is the difference between the 5100 and the 4600?

 

[08stockhoe]

I would guess stiffer. Everybody says they're using bilsteins but not sure what series, Besides shudal.


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[shundal]

Your correct, the 5125 are designed for lifted applications. However, my shocks were ordered to be shorter to work with my rear drop. I went with the 5125 after a member on here (Modded) had good things to say about them, and I rode in a tahoe with the same setup. However, on here, people go with the Bilstein 4600 as they are a direct fit for the stock tahoe.

 

[Danzigman]

Are 5100's not a direct fit?

 

[shundal]

Are 5100's not a direct fit?

No, they require a slightly smaller bolt size. I ended up just pressing out the bushings from my old shocks and using those, so I could keep the factory bolts.

 

[Danzigman]

I just ordered a set of 4600's for the front of mine. They will be replacing the stock red shocks. I have almost 70k on the clock so I guess it is about time to replace them. I have the nivomat ZW7 premium ride shocks in the rear. Anyone know how long these things last?