Bilstein 5150 Shock Review

If you are looking for the best shocks for your Jeep, Bilstein is the only name you need to remember. The Bilstein 5150 is availabe from 6.5" to a long travel 14" shock. The Bilstein 5150 series first production monotube, high gas pressure, fixed, CrossFlow reservoir shock absorber with excellent cost and performance ratio. I've personally been running the 5150's in the front of my Waggy leaf SOA Jeep for 3 years now and love their stability and valving. The valving of the shock displays better control charactaristics in for quick droop and compression scenarios. It feels like the shocks work together and control body roll and sudden suspension unloads.

Installation of the Bilstein shocks is straight forward however head this warning. Put the shock in place before cutting the shipping retaining strap. The pressure in these shocks will make it difficult to mount if you cut the strap on the bench and then try to mount them.

Here are a few key points from Bilstein:

• Race Inspired Fixed CrossFlow Reservoir

• Adjustable Shock Mount Allows Unlimited Reservoir Positioning

• Patented Digressive Split Valving

• Huge 46mm Working Piston

• Maintenance Free Design

• Valving for Single or Multiple Shock Applications

• Platinum Powdercoat Finish

• Available in 6.5" - 14" Travel

In the shock absorber world I am a true believer that you get what you paid for and also Bilstein shocks are a bit more expensive then some shocks out there, they are also above in quality. I would have no problem suggesting these shocks as an upgrade to any Jeep or Offroad Vehicle.