Shock advice...OME or Bilstein
11-11-2010, 08:42 AM
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JK Freak
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Shock advice...OME or Bilstein
Need Help!!!I am currently running the TF Leveling Kit and want to throw on some new shocks...which do you prefer for comfort on the road w/added stability for the weekend warrior? I'm stuck between OME or Bilstein...
Also, do I get the 0-2" or will 2-3.5ish" work...
11-11-2010, 08:54 AM
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I have the TF coil leveling kit and I had the same question. The general consensus was that the OME' s provided a softer ride for daily driving, the Bilsteins having a harder ride. I went with the OME's because I will mostly be using the Jeep for long trips with the occasional off-roading trip. Both got great reviews. As suggested by Dave from Northridge 4x4 I went with the ones for a 2"- 3.5ish" lift. I've had them for about a week and had one highway trip and one wheelin' trip, they felt great in both instances. i
11-11-2010, 09:53 AM
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I have the TF coil leveling kit and I had the same question. The general consensus was that the OME' s provided a softer ride for daily driving, the Bilsteins having a harder ride. I went with the OME's because I will mostly be using the Jeep for long trips with the occasional off-roading trip. Both got great reviews. As suggested by Dave from Northridge 4x4 I went with the ones for a 2"- 3.5ish" lift. I've had them for about a week and had one highway trip and one wheelin' trip, they felt great in both instances. i
11-11-2010, 01:36 PM
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I had the OMEs, TeraFlex and Fox shocks. I settled on the Bilsteins for the more controlled handling. They are a bit and I mean a bit more stiff than the OME when compared "bump to bump" but the overall handling experience is excellent with the Bilsteins. OME makes it's mark by using great valving using a twin tube, Bilstein is a superior monotube shock design. It just depends on your priority, for me I prefer the handling aspect. EIther way, my Jeep still rides like a Jeep when it boils down to it.
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11-11-2010, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by seal20
I had the OMEs, TeraFlex and Fox shocks. I settled on the Bilsteins for the more controlled handling. They are a bit and I mean a bit more stiff than the OME when compared "bump to bump" but the overall handling experience is excellent with the Bilsteins. OME makes it's mark by using great valving using a twin tube, Bilstein is a superior monotube shock design. It just depends on your priority, for me I prefer the handling aspect. EIther way, my Jeep still rides like a Jeep when it boils down to it.
11-11-2010, 04:44 PM
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OME or Bilstein...the correct answer is "Yes". You're looking at a win/win situation here.
I have the OME LT's, and I love 'em after a year. I don't have first hand experience with the bilsteins, but given the feedback I've gotten from people that I know, wheel with, and trust...I would not hesitate to put a set on my rig.
I have the OME LT's, and I love 'em after a year. I don't have first hand experience with the bilsteins, but given the feedback I've gotten from people that I know, wheel with, and trust...I would not hesitate to put a set on my rig.