My impression of the EVO plush ride springs and Bilstein 5100's
05-10-2016, 04:22 PM
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Kinda resurrecting this thread. I have the Evo Plush coils with 5100's. The ride is great on the highway, but I still feel the washboard bumps or brick roads are kinda harsh. It seems pretty intuitive, but I'm wondering if my issue is more with the light weight of my 4dr. I run it with a Trektop NX; no spare; no skids or heavy armor; no steel flares; light frame-rail caps vs heavy steel rear bumper; and a light front bumper with a winch. Do you feel the lack of weight is contributing to the harshness on some bumps, vs weight that would aid in compressing the shocks and springs?
05-10-2016, 04:43 PM
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Kinda resurrecting this thread. I have the Evo Plush coils with 5100's. The ride is great on the highway, but I still feel the washboard bumps or brick roads are kinda harsh. It seems pretty intuitive, but I'm wondering if my issue is more with the light weight of my 4dr. I run it with a Trektop NX; no spare; no skids or heavy armor; no steel flares; light frame-rail caps vs heavy steel rear bumper; and a light front bumper with a winch. Do you feel the lack of weight is contributing to the harshness on some bumps, vs weight that would aid in compressing the shocks and springs?
05-10-2016, 04:59 PM
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Kinda resurrecting this thread. I have the Evo Plush coils with 5100's. The ride is great on the highway, but I still feel the washboard bumps or brick roads are kinda harsh. It seems pretty intuitive, but I'm wondering if my issue is more with the light weight of my 4dr. I run it with a Trektop NX; no spare; no skids or heavy armor; no steel flares; light frame-rail caps vs heavy steel rear bumper; and a light front bumper with a winch. Do you feel the lack of weight is contributing to the harshness on some bumps, vs weight that would aid in compressing the shocks and springs?
Did you not read the OP stated Eddie recommended this combo!?!? Obviously you don't know what you're doing or smoking crack if you don't think the ride is great!!!!
05-10-2016, 05:12 PM
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Was running Metalcloak springs and Old man emu shocks. Ride on the road was not comfortable. Felt every road imperfection. Off-road, sand, high speed, etc was pretty damn nice though.
I switched to EVO plush springs and Rancho 9000's for a huge difference. Rides like a Cadillac and love it now. After trying different settings I have the shocks set at 6 up front and 5 in the rear. I get a little more body roll than before but the ride quality far outweighs that. Off-road thus setup is great as well.
This is my fifth lifted Wrangler and best riding.
I switched to EVO plush springs and Rancho 9000's for a huge difference. Rides like a Cadillac and love it now. After trying different settings I have the shocks set at 6 up front and 5 in the rear. I get a little more body roll than before but the ride quality far outweighs that. Off-road thus setup is great as well.
This is my fifth lifted Wrangler and best riding.
05-10-2016, 06:17 PM
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Was running Metalcloak springs and Old man emu shocks. Ride on the road was not comfortable. Felt every road imperfection. Off-road, sand, high speed, etc was pretty damn nice though. I switched to EVO plush springs and Rancho 9000's for a huge difference. Rides like a Cadillac and love it now. After trying different settings I have the shocks set at 6 up front and 5 in the rear. I get a little more body roll than before but the ride quality far outweighs that. Off-road thus setup is great as well. This is my fifth lifted Wrangler and best riding.
05-10-2016, 06:34 PM
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Kinda resurrecting this thread. I have the Evo Plush coils with 5100's. The ride is great on the highway, but I still feel the washboard bumps or brick roads are kinda harsh. It seems pretty intuitive, but I'm wondering if my issue is more with the light weight of my 4dr. I run it with a Trektop NX; no spare; no skids or heavy armor; no steel flares; light frame-rail caps vs heavy steel rear bumper; and a light front bumper with a winch. Do you feel the lack of weight is contributing to the harshness on some bumps, vs weight that would aid in compressing the shocks and springs?
Is that your Jeep??? Is freaking sick!!!
05-11-2016, 04:09 PM
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05-12-2016, 01:09 AM
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I had OME coils and shocks. Nice smooth ride. Went to 5100's and rough! Feel every crack, bump, etc. lowered tire pressure to help! It is a Jeep, so do not expect Caddy ride.
05-12-2016, 04:12 AM
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Are your 5100's tuned to the coils, or just off the shelf?
I am running different coils, but I thought the 5100's were a very stiff shock. My ride improved quite a bit after changing to the OME's that MC recommended for their coils.
Without knowing the coil and shock rates, might be hard to say whether adding weight would help.
I have 4"Evo plush rides and off the shelf Skyjacker M95's and it's much more comfortable than a friend's ride with crapsteins. Too many fan boys for these shocks.
I have OME shocks on order so my ride will only improve compared to the interim skycrappers I have now.
05-12-2016, 04:29 AM
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It's mostly subjective. I like my OME LT / RK 3.5 progressive combination (on a 5500 lb JKUR). That said, a buddy of mine thinks my ride is too soft. His is much more firm (don't remember the combination he's running). I think his is too firm, he thinks it's just right.
This topic is very much an 'eye of the beholder' or 'comfort of the driver' if-you-will type of thing.
This topic is very much an 'eye of the beholder' or 'comfort of the driver' if-you-will type of thing.