Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Bilstein 5160 Remote Reservoir Shocks vs Fox Racing 2.0" Factory Performance shock

Thread Tools
 
Old 05-23-2012, 07:09 AM
  #1  
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
rattler_thesnake's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: sf south dakota
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Bilstein 5160 Remote Reservoir Shocks vs Fox Racing 2.0" Factory Performance shock

Bilstein 5160 Remote Reservoir Shocks vs Fox Racing 2.0" Factory Performance shock

What are better?
Old 10-01-2013, 08:48 PM
  #2  
JK Enthusiast
 
JKMigs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Bartlett, IL
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by rattler_thesnake
Bilstein 5160 Remote Reservoir Shocks vs Fox Racing 2.0" Factory Performance shock

What are better?
what did you end up going with? I am in the same boat now, Its even harder because its only a $115 difference. What springs do you have.
Old 10-01-2013, 10:19 PM
  #3  
JK Freak
 
courtsm3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: chilliwack BC
Posts: 910
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I had 5100s last year and found them a little on the firm side. My understanding is that the 5160s are the same or slightly firmer. I now have fox 2.0s and freakin love them. Took about a week to soften up just like i was told by bds guy. Yes mine are BDS tuned fox 2.0. Very smooth and happy with the switch
Old 10-02-2013, 05:48 AM
  #4  
Former Vendor
 
TOTL Innovations's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Colorado
Posts: 740
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I run 5160s and they are definately on the firmer side so if this isnt something you are looking for, then 5160s are not the way to go. I have never ridden in a Fox equiped JK so I cant comment on them.



Quick Reply: Bilstein 5160 Remote Reservoir Shocks vs Fox Racing 2.0" Factory Performance shock



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:33 AM.