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Bilstein 8112 vs Fox DSC vs OME BP51

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Vst, Jan 10, 2022.

  1. Jan 10, 2022 at 6:47 PM
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    Vst

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    Hey guys Im currently running Falcon suspension on my 2018 access cab. While the suspension works good especially at the price point it definitely leaves a lot to be desired. It's mostly just to firm in the front daily driving. Off road they actually don't feel bad. The rear shocks have adjusters and seem to ride great. So I'm looking to just upgrade my front shocks right now and basically considering the brands in the title. I was wondering if anyone has any opinions mostly on the Bilstein 8112's and and the BP51's. The fox have a lot of reviews and seems pretty solid. I'm liking the idea of the 8112's for simplicity no adjustments to mess with but I'm wondering how they ride with out being able to fine tune? If I go with Fox it would be the 2.5's DSC. And the BP51's seem like great quality but have a few failures I've seen people been reporting. Any opinions or reviews appreciated!

    Edit: I thought I would add in also have a four wheel camper so my off roading is usually slower I’m not going to be bombing the truck down trails
     
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  2. Jan 10, 2022 at 7:01 PM
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    I Love the 8112/8100 on my DCLB. I weighed over all the options.
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2022 at 7:06 PM
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    Good point on the BP51's. How's the ride with the bilsteins I know its tough to describe but hard they firm or harsh daily driving?
     
  4. Jan 10, 2022 at 7:09 PM
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    All Bilstein dampers, 4600/5200/6112/8112 are Digressive. They are softer through travel. I have 650 front coils and Deaver Stage II leafs in the back and the ride is plush controlled planted.
     
  5. Jan 10, 2022 at 7:09 PM
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    ARB has told me previously that they do the rebuilds internally.

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  6. Jan 10, 2022 at 7:18 PM
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    Dobinson mrrs Deaver leafs archive garage hammer hangers.
    Non of the above. I vote dobinsons 3 way adjustable mrrs
     
  7. Jan 10, 2022 at 7:20 PM
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    Someone on TW in the last 10 days was told by ARB they are not rebuilding them. I was told by a Slee employee three years ago the BP51 rebuilt costs were over half of new.
     
  8. Jan 10, 2022 at 7:27 PM
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    That's odd, that email was from December 21.
     
  9. Jan 10, 2022 at 9:01 PM
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    I searched and could not find that thread.
    :gossip::notsure:
     
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