bilsteins vs fox 2.0??

[zback]

Which ones are the best? Is the bilsteins going to give me 2" or will it end up being below that?

[nando87]

You're comparing apples to oranges. They are not even in the same category or league, the Fox 2.0 is a complete coilover that is far superior to the 5100's. The cost alone should tell you that, they are almost 4x as much.

[quail hound]

The Bilstein's give closer to 1.75" than 2" of lift but like nando said, not even the same category.

[zback]

One fear I have with the Fox's is the lift ending up being 2.5 or 3" and me having problems with my UCA and stuff. I am trying to stay right around 2" and no higher.

[nando87]

One fear I have with the Fox's is the lift ending up being 2.5 or 3" and me having problems with my UCA and stuff. I am trying to stay right around 2" and no higher.

I have them on my truck, ended up with about 2.25". They are coilovers so you can adjust them to whatever you want.

[zback]

I have them on my truck, ended up with about 2.25". They are coilovers so you can adjust them to whatever you want.

I did not realize this.

 

If I do mostly highway driving, am I going to be able to notice the ride difference between the bilsteins and foxs?

[nando87]

I did not realize this.

 

If I do mostly highway driving, am I going to be able to notice the ride difference between the bilsteins and foxs?

I wouldn't recommend spending the money on the Fox setup if you're only going to drive on the highway,but yes I'm sure you will notice a difference between the two.

 

You can't compare the two.

[Travis Whitmore]

One fear I have with the Fox's is the lift ending up being 2.5 or 3" and me having problems with my UCA and stuff. I am trying to stay right around 2" and no higher.

Or getting 1/2" like I did. They are "adjustable" but good luck. The cheapo rental spring compressors aren't enough and they have to be removed from the vehicle for adjustment.

 

 

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[zback]

Anybody else have any input on this investment? If the 5100s are going to ride like crap on the highway at the max setting, I would rather spend the extra money on the fox's. If I cannot tell much difference on the highway, it may not be worth it.

[zback]

ttt

[Sundance1991]

Like everyone has said, they are shocks in different leagues.

 

I have Bilsteins on my truck on the max setting and they fit my needs perfectly. Ride is probably the same as stock, but firmer and more controlled when cornering. When I went with bigger tires, that made the ride on my truck slightly worse but nothing to call home about. Essentially the same. I do mostly city/highway driving but do get out to the ranch and get off road from time to time and they handle all scenarios well. I am happy with the Bilsteins.

 

For me, Fox shocks were just unnecessary. They are definitely a superior product to the Bilstein's due to the fact that they are a true complete coilover with much higher off road capabilities but the money wasn't worth it to me for how I drive my truck and what I use my truck for.

 

So I guess it just depends on what you want to do and what is most important to you. Good luck!

 

 

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