Fox 2.0, Old Man Emu, or Bilstein 5100
10-21-2019, 05:17 AM
#12
JK Jedi Master
Advertising to the contrary, the Bilstein 5100s were not designed for proper mechanical fit in the JK. Specifically, you'll probably find you have to trim some plastic in order to tighten down the top stud on the front passenger shock. I've seen two instances where the owner did not do that and the shock came loose when the nut backed off the stud. If you do decide to go with them, be sure that front passenger shock top stud is properly tightened. If you have a shop do the work, ask them exactly how they did it, and inspect their work. It's easy to snug it up. It's nigh impossible to torque it properly unless you remove some plastic.
10-21-2019, 05:47 AM
#13
JK Jedi
Advertising to the contrary, the Bilstein 5100s were not designed for proper mechanical fit in the JK. Specifically, you'll probably find you have to trim some plastic in order to tighten down the top stud on the front passenger shock. I've seen two instances where the owner did not do that and the shock came loose when the nut backed off the stud. If you do decide to go with them, be sure that front passenger shock top stud is properly tightened. If you have a shop do the work, ask them exactly how they did it, and inspect their work. It's easy to snug it up. It's nigh impossible to torque it properly unless you remove some plastic.
Last edited by jadmt; 10-21-2019 at 05:49 AM.
10-26-2019, 06:01 AM
#14
JK Super Freak
Thread Starter
Advertising to the contrary, the Bilstein 5100s were not designed for proper mechanical fit in the JK. Specifically, you'll probably find you have to trim some plastic in order to tighten down the top stud on the front passenger shock. I've seen two instances where the owner did not do that and the shock came loose when the nut backed off the stud. If you do decide to go with them, be sure that front passenger shock top stud is properly tightened. If you have a shop do the work, ask them exactly how they did it, and inspect their work. It's easy to snug it up. It's nigh impossible to torque it properly unless you remove some plastic.
10-26-2019, 06:02 AM
#15
JK Super Freak
Thread Starter
10-26-2019, 06:47 AM
#16
JK Jedi
I have been offroad many times with mine in big rocks in the last 2 years and 29,000 miles and never had an issue. I actually just installed another set yesterday for someone and kind of marvel at the front shock's design, well thought out and super easy to install.
