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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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I know I want bilsteins, my question is that if I want to get a steel bumper made for my front, do I really need to get the 5110s for the front? I was going to just get a set of 5100 because I don't think that's heavy enough to make a difference. Just want to get some opinions
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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5110?
No such critter.

Proper valving is key when adding weight to your XJ.

You'll be happier with a 255/70 valved shock than you will with the softer 170/60.

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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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5110?
No such critter.

Proper valving is key when adding weight to your XJ.

You'll be happier with a 255/70 valved shock than you will with the softer 170/60.

HTH
Is it the 5010? Something like that. Im just looking for a smooth ride. I don't do hardcore off roading. my shocks now suck It feel like I have iron bars for shocks.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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The 5100's will be a great upgrade for you.

Here ya go:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...XJ/5100-Series
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
The 5100's will be a great upgrade for you.

Here ya go:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...XJ/5100-Series
Great price! Thanks bud ima get em with my income tax, of my lift is a 4.5 rc lift but I measure and it's really closer to 4 inches should I get the 3.5-4.5 shocks or the 3-4in?
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
The 5100's will be a great upgrade for you.

Here ya go:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...XJ/5100-Series
just browsein through and not trying to thread jack but what valveing are the shocks in the link above? i cant find it anywhere. ill be upgradeing soon and im looking to have a smooth ride for my DD.
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 03:49 AM
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just browsein through and not trying to thread jack but what valveing are the shocks in the link above? i cant find it anywhere. ill be upgradeing soon and im looking to have a smooth ride for my DD.
I'm not sure what the valve is on these shocks. But I have heard nothing but good things about them. I also rode in a jk with these shocks and it felt great, my jeep is also a dd
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
The 5100's will be a great upgrade for you.

Here ya go:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...XJ/5100-Series
Y'all got a matching steering stabilizer on that site somewhere? Can't find it
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 07:03 PM
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No.
Bilstein does not make a dedicated stabilizer for XJ's
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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shocks are for bumps.
springs for weight.
if it is the weight you are worried about and the front sagging, springs are what you are looking for.
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Dang I know where I will get shocks next time. Good info
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Bilstein does not make a dedicated stabilizer for XJ's
Really? I've seen em on eBay and stuff, does that mean that the ones I see won't fit my jeep?
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edit
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Originally Posted by worleyburd
Really? I've seen em on eBay and stuff, does that mean that the ones I see won't fit my jeep?
Can you provide me with the part number?
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