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Does OME or 5100 feel like the stock Bilsteins?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by taco_boy, Nov 17, 2018.

  1. Nov 17, 2018 at 1:02 PM
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    In the market for suspension and some friends who don't have either set ups stated above (let alone an OR taco) have suggested these. Are these really an upgrade from stock OR billys or are they the same shit BUT provide more lift? I like the stock height but I don't like the rake and REALLY don't like the shitty body roll from the OR Bilsteins. Will either OME or 5100s fix this or be a waste of my money? Truck is a weekend warrior and also my daily.
     
  2. Nov 19, 2018 at 9:36 AM
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    Same crap everyone else got
    My ride is much more stiffer but in a good way with the 5100's at zero. But I also put on OME 885 coils. And my stock OR billies (4600's) were removed and only had 25k on them so no they were not worn out. When I brake now, my front end does not dip 2 inches like it did before.
     
  3. Nov 19, 2018 at 8:58 PM
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    Can turns slightly higher than speed limit be made and not feel like the truck will tip over with your set up? Are you also still running front sway bar?
     
  4. Nov 19, 2018 at 9:04 PM
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    Same crap everyone else got
    Yes still running the front sway bar. Been on mountain winding roads and never felt like I was going to tip. My old truck was much higher and no sway bars and yes I know the feeling of going to tip over bc that e.g. Was the worst to drive around bends.
     
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  5. Nov 19, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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    5100s have excellent rebound and overall stability in corners while maintaining right quality. I run 5100s w/ OME 881s
     
  6. Nov 24, 2018 at 7:35 PM
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    I had the Bilstein 5100s on my 2017 dclb trd offroad (1.75” lift) and I’ve currently got the OME medium kit, 885s and Dakar’s on my 2010 dclb sport...

    The Bilsteins are way softer compared to the OME setup. Night and day difference. If I wanted closer to stock ride, I’d go bilstein 5100s.
     

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