Rear Bilstein 5100 question

[Passin Thru]

First off, thanks for all of the information I have found here this far. Digging and rummaging old threads has really been helpful.

My inquiry here is:

I notice everyone likes the Bilstein 5100 shocks front and back. I found some pretty good pricing on them but, noticed that there are two different models for the rear.

The first model is just a standard shock:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-24-187237


The second model has a separate accumulator:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-25-177893


Is everyone using the standard model or are some using the latter?

 

[NathanJax]

standard shock is plenty. Extra accumulator if you really want to spend the cash, want to show the extra can off, or have a lot of travel in your shock and need the extra reservoir

 

[Passin Thru]

Nathan, thanks.

Not looking to spend the extra cash. Want to spend that on other things

I like the look but not worth the $$$.

Just wondering which one exactly everyone else was raving about.

 

[NathanJax]

Nathan, thanks.

Not looking to spend the extra cash. Want to spend that on other things

I like the look but not worth the $$$.

Just wondering which one exactly everyone else was raving about.

The Bielstien 5100HD is the one most people get.

 

[felixgun]

Hmm thinking about getting some for my yukon to make the ride a little softer. It's a lot stiffer now with the 4/3 leveling kit and 22's/33's. Will getting these shocks help make the ride smoother?

 

[Passin Thru]

Hmmmmmm........?

 

[felixgun]

Just asking why everyone likes these shocks so much and why everyone gets them? Is it to make the ride smoother or to get more lift?

 

[devious1]

are most using stock or aftermarket springs with the 5100?