Wrangler 5100 front shocks into back of fj? (2 Viewers)

[stellz996]

Been playing around with somebideas as always and just wondering if anyone has done the 4-5" wrangler 5100 bilstiens into the back of an fj, im looking for something longer for a bit more lift then what i have and want to stick with bilstiens if possible.

The lengths would be perfect for wat i want but not sure on valving, the bushes would be easy enough to swap.

 

[GrapeApe21]

I was looking into other options as well. I've read thru this old thread that died out.

Fjc cheap lt

 

[stellz996]

I was thinking some of these with flex coils, Bilstein 25-187632 Front B8 5160 Reservoir Shock Absorber Jeep Wrangler - Shockwarehouse.com

 

[iwashmycar]

Have you read this thread on the Blueroom? superflexy on the cheap, or more expensive if you're into that :bigthumb: - Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

I think you can get those numbers you are after with FJ-specific components (if you want to). The limiting factors will certainly not be the shocks.

 

[stellz996]

The longest fj specific 5160 is shorter then my current shocks

 

[GrapeApe21]

Go for it and let me know. I can't decide between the bilstein 25-187809 or the ome 60071ls. I will be running the MT springs tho. I need to pick a front shock as well.

 

[GrapeApe21]

All info is from other site.

OME 60071L (approx $200pr)
Compressed... 15.23"
Extended......... 26.49"
Travel............... 11.25" (approx)

Bilstein 5160 part # 25-187809 (approx $350pr) Compressed... 16.44"
Extended......... 28.39"
Travel............... 11.95" (approx)

rear springs:
stock 15.125"
OME 16.25"
toytec 16.875"
metaltech 19.25"

 

[stellz996]

Wat car is that 5160 for

 

[GrapeApe21]

Wat car is that 5160 for

Ome is for the 80
Jeep for the bilstein

 

[stellz996]

I can get a set of these from the company that made my uca's, they also do matching struts Superior Adjustable Monotube Remote Reservoir Shock Rear 4 Inch Lift - 10.5 Inch Travel | Superior Engineering

They sell. Every single part needed to rebuild these, they are well priced but there isnt much info from real world users available and the stuff i can find are from people who have only done 20000km or less

 

[stellz996]

Im just wondering how the valving would compare to the fj being jeep shocks

 

[GrapeApe21]

Im just wondering how the valving would comoare to the fj being jeep shocks

I'll call tomorrow. They are $184 on amazon and have lifetime warranty. Reading the firums the jeep guys bitch all bilsteins are stiff, which i think all jeeps ride that way.

 

[stellz996]

Ye our bilsteins over here are the 4600 models, same internals, more expensive and painted yellow, but valved completely different to the 5100 as they are focused on vehicles kitted and loaded right up as touring or overlander vehicles rather then weekend warriors.

For example heres the metric valving for all the rear bilstien 4600s that fit the fj. My current rears are the 80 series (b46-1478lt)

 

[GrapeApe21]

Do they ride stiff?

 

[stellz996]

Compared to most brands ye, but it pays off on the black top, i think my springs are a bit soft for that rear rebound. Reliabillity wise though most people who use the 4600s swear by them for long term use, they are rebuildable but need to be sent to the other side of the country

 

[stellz996]

Hey mate did you get to calling about the valving in the jeep shocks?

Something else im interested in is the front struts, i can match the superior brand rears to their front struts, both same design 2.0 compression adjustable and remote res and will bolt strait into an fj. Or i can use the 2.5 bilstein 6112 and jeep 5160 shocks.

Just too many descisions