Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks: Which ones?

[Benny_IIA]

Hi all,

Looking to order a set of 14" stroke bilsteins from the USA.

but I'm unsure on which ones to order.

there are 3 choices. My guess is they are differently valved?

1.BE5-6250-H5

2.BE5-6250-T5

3.BE5-6250-T7



Thanks

Ben.........

[Slunnie]

Shocks are all about traction. You can have a good ride and not a lot of traction or a stiff ride and a lot of traction. Coil springs need stiffer dampers than those used with leaf springs because leafs do much of the damping through interleaf friction.

BTW, those shocks are bloody long.

[Benny_IIA]

Shocks are all about traction. You can have a good ride and not a lot of traction or a stiff ride and a lot of traction. Coil springs need stiffer dampers than those used with leaf springs because leafs do much of the damping through interleaf friction.

BTW, those shocks are bloody long.


yes I see your point.........point taken


Can you tell me which on is which?

I think i'd go the middle of the three.


Yes they are longgggggg. :D

[discowhite]

:eek: from one of the sites i told you to look at....:angel:

Bilstein 5125 Offroad Shocks - Shockwarehouse.com (http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_5125.cfm)

cheers phil

[Benny_IIA]

:eek: from one of the sites i told you to look at....:angel:

Bilstein 5125 Offroad Shocks - Shockwarehouse.com (http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/bilstein_5125.cfm)

cheers phil


yes i got that far:D.....

but trying to work out which one i need?

[discowhite]

this may help.
eshocks.com: Bilstein Off-Road Shock Guide (http://www.eshocks.com/bil_ORgd.asp?Manf=All)


also what are your spring rates and there free heights
what are the front and rear split weights, ie, how much dose the front end weigh and same for the rear.

my 90 was heavier in the front than the rear by 80kg and the ute is the same.

cheers phil

[Tombie]

this may help.
eshocks.com: Bilstein Off-Road Shock Guide (http://www.eshocks.com/bil_ORgd.asp?Manf=All)


also what are your spring rates and there free heights
what are the front and rear split weights, ie, how much dose the front end weigh and same for the rear.

my 90 was heavier in the front than the rear by 80kg and the ute is the same.

cheers phil

Before or after you got in? :angel:

[Benny_IIA]

this may help.
eshocks.com: Bilstein Off-Road Shock Guide (http://www.eshocks.com/bil_ORgd.asp?Manf=All)


also what are your spring rates and there free heights
what are the front and rear split weights, ie, how much dose the front end weigh and same for the rear.

my 90 was heavier in the front than the rear by 80kg and the ute is the same.

cheers phil

Thanks I will have a look at that.



The rear is still std spring. ( a little stiff)

as the tray has been lifted 4" in preparation for exhaust and shock mounts. I Would like to get a set softer springs which give the same ride height. It would look stupid with anything higher, it sits level with 60mm lift in the front.


But I can not find any......


My guess is the front would be a fair bit heavier then rear as it only has an alloy tray, especially when she comes home soon with the EXO CAGE:D....... I think my front springs may be too soft:bangin:.

[Slunnie]

Hi all,

Looking to order a set of 14" stroke bilsteins from the USA.

but I'm unsure on which ones to order.

there are 3 choices. My guess is they are differently valved?

1.BE5-6250-H5

2.BE5-6250-T5

3.BE5-6250-T7



Thanks

Ben.........





1.BE5-6250-H5 valved 255/70

2.BE5-6250-T5 valved 298/36

3.BE5-6250-T7 valved 270/50

I'm assuming here its a Defender or county ute? I'd probably look at BE5-6250-T7 or BE5-6250-T5 for the rear - the T7 will ride a bit stiffer but provide more bump stiffness. BE5-6250-H5 for the front as a guess.

[Benny_IIA]

1.BE5-6250-H5 valved 255/70

2.BE5-6250-T5 valved 298/36

3.BE5-6250-T7 valved 270/50

I'm assuming here its a Defender or county ute? I'd probably look at BE5-6250-T7 or BE5-6250-T5 for the rear - the T7 will ride a bit stiffer but provide more bump stiffness. BE5-6250-H5 for the front as a guess.



Cheers :BigThumb:

Yes its a td5 ute.....