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Bilstein 8112. What do you run for the rears?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by hr206, May 16, 2024.

  1. May 16, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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    hr206

    hr206 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm contemplating the basic Zone Control 8112's for the front. Saw they have 3 options for the rear in order of increasing cost:
    1. Smooth body 8100's ~$600
    2. 8100's with DSA+, sort of like Fox DSC's with high and low speed adjustments ~$750
    3. 8100's with external bypass ~$1100

    I'm thinking the external bypass to somewhat match the capabilities of the front. Or the DSA version since I occasionally tow and would like to firm up the rear.

    What are you running and why did you go that way?
     
  2. May 16, 2024 at 10:47 AM
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    TacoTuesday603

    TacoTuesday603 I welded it helded

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    Id call Ian at wheel every weekend. He seems to be the most knowledgeable person with Bilstein shocks.

    https://www.wheeleveryweekend.com/

    Id guess he would have you shy away from external bypasses but give him a call
     
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  3. May 16, 2024 at 7:35 PM
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    eurowner

    eurowner Duke Sky

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    I went with the matching external bypasses.
     
  4. May 16, 2024 at 10:37 PM
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    hr206

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    How do you like them? Do the adjustment knobs make a noticable difference?
     
  5. May 17, 2024 at 8:08 AM
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    eurowner

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    TBH, I have not had to adjust compression or rebound from the factory settings fully empty, loaded or towing my Jayco Baja 10y popup.
     
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