Bilstein vs OME shocks? Part numbers? (1 Viewer)

[dpr64]

Went with some OME CS004rb rear and CS004f front springs (rough lift 2-3 inches) and am torn between Bilstein 5100/5125/4600 shocks VS. Old Man Emu. I hear the Bilsteins are giving a great ride and the OME ones as of late are valved a bit stiff?
Anyone with some good info/details they are willing to share?
Thanks!

 

[toy_tek]

Also interested

 

[SHIfTHEAD]

Also interested

Ditto

 

[HemiAlex]

I've got about 20,000 miles on mine. I didn't want the OME stuff on my truck. Didnt seem like great value.

Front 33-230368 360/80 valving for an arb bumper and winch up front.
Rear 33-185606 255/70 valving.

I've been very happy with both 400 lbs over and completely empty and the 33-105606 rear.

I'm running CS005F and CS005RA/RB and it rides great. I've had the truck flexed out off road and the shock lengths were not an issue.

 

[dpr64]

I've got about 20,000 miles on mine. I didn't want the OME stuff on my truck. Didnt seem like great value.

Front 33-230368 360/80 valving for an arb bumper and winch up front.
Rear 33-185606 255/70 valving.

I've been very happy with both 400 lbs over and completely empty and the 33-105606 rear.

I'm running CS005F and CS005RA/RB and it rides great. I've had the truck flexed out off road and the shock lengths were not an issue.

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You did not have to use a shock mount adapter then?

 

[HemiAlex]

No, the end styles are correct for my 87.

You may have to swap the rear upper bushings depending on what upper shock pins you've got, but that isn't a huge issue.

 

[dpr64]

Thanks for the info! Anyone see or know of a guide by OME showing the valving rates of the Nitrocharger Sport shocks?

 

[HemiAlex]

I doubt you will find that info. The shocks are nothing special, and word on the trail is that they're made by Monroe in the States.

I really like the new tough dog shocks @wngrog purchased. I would have considered those if they were an option back then.

 

[dpr64]

Any idea where to buy just the shocks? I see kits but no individual shock sales for the tough dog..

 

[Skniper]

Any idea where to buy just the shocks? I see kits but no individual shock sales for the tough dog..

Trail Tailor sells the Tough Dog shocks individually. I bought a set awhile back, have not installed as I'm waiting to complete a bigger project at the same time. Can't wait to see how much difference they make. I have Emu shocks that came with a whole suspension kit thats probably 10+ years old now.

 

[Swampcruiser45]

I doubt you will find that info. The shocks are nothing special, and word on the trail is that they're made by Monroe in the States.

I really like the new tough dog shocks @wngrog purchased. I would have considered those if they were an option back then.

Old man emu is made by Monroe?

 

[HemiAlex]

That’s what a vendor told me who sells a few of them.

Take it for what you want.

 

[BaileyCatDaddy]

I’m curious which shocks just ride the smoothest unloaded. I have kyb gas-a-just and if I roll over a speed bump at 5mph I will almost come out of my seat. But on a dirt road at 40 it’s smooth.

 

[cruisergear]

...if I roll over a speed bump at 5mph I will almost come out of my seat...

This is me on every bump at every speed in my 60 lol

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Need all 4 shocks. Mostly around town up+down my mountain...no offroading. Suggestions?

 

[fz1boxer]

late to the party but i just picked up 4 stock replacement bilstein for my unlifted 94LC,most of my driving is DD with some rough roads(FS roads)no serious off roading.these are going in this weekend,not for a lifted vehicle.

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Went with some OME CS004rb rear and CS004f front springs (rough lift 2-3 inches) and am torn between Bilstein 5100/5125/4600 shocks VS. Old Man Emu. I hear the Bilsteins are giving a great ride and the OME ones as of late are valved a bit stiff?
Anyone with some good info/details they are willing to share?
Thanks!

How do you like the OME 4s F+B? Im leaning towards that set up...I got the Blisteins @HemiAlex suggested and have no complaints as they are far better than the 10 year old shocks i had on my rig!!!

 

[HemiAlex]

How do you like the OME 4s F+B? Im leaning towards that set up...I got the Blisteins @HemiAlex suggested and have no complaints as they are far better than the 10 year old shocks i had on my rig!!!

Glad you like them. I’ve got 40k on mine and they’re still great.

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Glad you like them. I’ve got 40k on mine and they’re still great.

I have <500 + love em lol. I miss my rig. :/ queston; im getting OMEs....leaning towrds 4s front + rear...you have the 5s front + rear. Think theres a big difference? I dnt wheel...will prlly hit aome ole mining trails. ..will have a rack + TT alum bumpers front + rear. Whattya think?

 

[HemiAlex]

I have <500 + love em lol. I miss my rig. :/ queston; im getting OMEs....leaning towrds 4s front + rear...you have the 5s front + rear. Think theres a big difference? I dnt wheel...will prlly hit aome ole mining trails. ..will have a rack + TT alum bumpers front + rear. Whattya think?

I like my 005 springs with the bilsteins. No complaints. With the rear tire carrier and heavy front bumper and winch.

I load mine down a lot, and I wheel. It works well.