Bilstein 5160 Reservoir Shocks

O2ShootTheJ · Jun 24, 2012

Wondering if anyone has these and what their opinions on them are? Looks like I'll be needing to replace some of my shocks on the front.

Thanks

skew12 · Jun 24, 2012

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OBSWIZ · Jun 27, 2012

I am using them..they do ride better than the #5100's. Shane at Bilsteins racing dept helped valve these specifically for the SD's..if I can get you pricing please PM.

NotStock · Jun 27, 2012

We have used these on a couple kits and the customers were very happy with them. Definitely get the valved specific ones and not just a generic 5160.

jtharvey · Apr 1, 2014

NotStock said:
We have used these on a couple kits and the customers were very happy with them. Definitely get the valved specific ones and not just a generic 5160.

Old thread, but valid question...how much difference is in the valved specific ones and a standard one? Also, do the valved specific ones need to be special ordered?

smokinstroker · Apr 1, 2014

They have a specific part number for the custom valved.
The ride difference is pretty noticeable between that and a standard valved 5160.

2000wa250 · Apr 1, 2014

Do you have a pn. For them?

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smokinstroker · Apr 1, 2014

2000wa250 said:
Do you have a pn. For them?

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Feel free to shoot me a pm if you are looking for some pricing

2000wa250 · Apr 1, 2014

smokinstroker said:
Feel free to shoot me a pm if you are looking for some pricing

Can you currently get 5160 shocks?

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Cknox121 · Apr 25, 2014

Love mine. Rides a little stiffer then the worn out stockers, but absorbs bumps and pot holes very well. They are more off-road ish then street if you ask me.

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Cknox121 · Apr 25, 2014

Love mine. Rides a little stiffer then the worn out stockers, but absorbs bumps and pot holes very well. They are more off-road ish then street if you ask me.

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KTM300 · May 6, 2014

I have read that Carli has specific valving in their 5160s. Is it different than the Bilstein SD specific valving?

smokinstroker · May 6, 2014

KTM300 said:
I have read that Carli has specific valving in their 5160s. Is it different than the Bilstein SD specific valving?

Yes. Carli is not currently offering the 5160 as it is on national backorder.

KTM300 · May 7, 2014

smokinstroker said:
Yes. Carli is not currently offering the 5160 as it is on national backorder.

Thanks. Can you tell me which is valved softer? Any idea which would work better with 4.5" Icon coils?

smokinstroker · May 7, 2014

Feel free to send me a pm with any questions

capt dong · May 17, 2014

Is this the right part number 25-187779 for the specifically valved 5160s for the 2008-2010 super dutys?

Cknox121 · May 18, 2014

Part numbers I used

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capt dong · May 19, 2014

Yeah that's where I got the part numbers from. Just reading the thread seems like there's the generic 5160s and ones valved particularly for Super Dutys so it created some doubt. Thanks for confirming. I wonder if shockwarehouse still has a problem with charging double.

powerlifter405 · May 19, 2014

That is the same place where I got my 5160's for my 02. Rode like dog sh$t IMHO, no better or no worse than the pro-comp junk I installed when I was poor and broke.

If you want a better ride, spend the $ for custom valved units. I did have Fox shocks on my stock 08 and it rode better than the 5160. Different trucks so that may have part to do w/ it but the 5160 experience soured me on bilsteins.