Bilstein 6112's w/5160's (or 5100's) and Fox 2.0's

Anyone run Bilstein's of any flavor and Fox's?

I currently have OME BP-51's on my Tacoma with compression set at 2 and rebound set at 4 and love the ride for comparison. I'm wanting to upgrade the suspension on my full size truck though that currently has Rancho RS500x shocks from the factory. The Bilstein's are 2.5 shocks where the Fox's are 2.0.

From what I understand, Bilstein shocks are digressive and Fox shocks are linear in their valving. For a daily driver truck that tows a boat all summer and has to deal with pot hole riddled roads and washboards on a daily, which would do better?

No whoops, no hitting the trails, no high speed off-road excursions. It will see dirt road daily but think fire road quality going 50+. That's about it. Thanks for any insight on these.

 

I just want to know more about your BP-51 and how you like them. what kinda differences did you see in ride enhancement

 

I love my bp-51's. I have a Pro so I started with a fox suspension which was nice in it's own right. The BP's allowed more lift and the ability to adjust compression and rebound. Having that extra control is nice. They aren't the easiest to change those settings on though. Takes a spanner wrench (included) to do it. But little changes make a huge difference. I sometimes hit pot holes and large bumps on purpose because it makes me smile every time with how the suspension soaks them up. The 3 year, 36k miles warranty through ARB was an added bonus.

Their customer service is phenomenal. I thought I had a rear shock leaking, they told me to send them a pic. I did and they sent me out a new rear shock with 2 day shipping all at no cost. And told me to return the leaking one after I installed the replacement. Come to find out, it wasn't leaking. I just had overspray from fluid film I put on the springs.... I also called and said that the rear Dakkar springs were really noisy, they said they did a redesign recently and sent me out a new set of springs and let me keep the old ones. Top notch if you ask me.

 

Damnnnnnn I’m sold!

 

Love my 2/1" Bilstein 5100 lift. Wish I did it sooner.

 

Curious to hear peoples opinions as well. Currently have 6112 and thinking of switching to fox shocks once the bilstein goes out.

 

Bilstein’s!!! 5100’’s 6112’s 8112’s

 

Not liking the 6112's?

 

Not sure what this means

 

Exactly what it looks like. Smoke a joint

 

They are ok, just wish they were a little softer over small bumps and imperfections. I only found out about the different valving after I bought them.

 

Gotcha. Not sure how that's relevant, but thanks for clearing up the confusion on my end.

 

I like the way you think!

 

Happy Friday

 

did you ever swap over to fox? Im in the same boat...