Bilstien 5100/5160/8160 and Metal Cloak True Dual Rate

[Toothgnasher]

I'm sticking with my stock 2.0 Fox shocks when I put the lift in, but looking at options for shocks to pair with the @Metalcloak lift. I'd love the adjustable Blacks, but they cost almost as much as the lift itself, and I've got miles left on the Fox shocks.

Does anyone have experience with the Bilstiens? Especially the 5160s and a Metal Cloak lift. It sounds like my favoured Falcons don't work with the MetalCloak lifts.

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[James H]

I'm running the MetalCloak 3.5" dual-rate springs with the Bilstein 5160s in the rear. My factory Fox fronts (Mojave) are still going strong, but when they go I'll replace with the 5160 as I'm happy with the rears. Overall, the 5160s are a bit stiffer than Fox, but honestly that's my preference anyway.

 

[Toothgnasher]

I'm running the MetalCloak 3.5" dual-rate springs with the Bilstein 5160s in the rear. My factory Fox fronts (Mojave) are still going strong, but when they go I'll replace with the 5160 as I'm happy with the rears. Overall, the 5160s are a bit stiffer than Fox, but honestly that's my preference anyway.

Any fitment concerns? Asking because as mentioned, I hear the falcons don’t fit for some reason. Any limitations on flex/shock extension?

 

[slodsm]

Falcons fit fine, I ran them on my JKU with a metal cloak game changer. Aside from the top mount on the front, I see no differences in the suspension to the JT that also has a metal cloak game changer.

 

[Toothgnasher]

Falcons fit fine, I ran them on my JKU with a metal cloak game changer. Aside from the top mount on the front, I see no differences in the suspension to the JT that also has a metal cloak game changer.

Huh. Well, aside from the JKU and JT are different suspensions, what I’ve heard is the reservoirs are the issue.

I’ll keep digging into it.

 

[James H]

Any fitment concerns? Asking because as mentioned, I hear the falcons don’t fit for some reason. Any limitations on flex/shock extension?

No, no fitment issues. There are a few different lengths available (Northridge), so you can select the proper length for your rig.

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