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Shocks For The Rocks-And Dirt, Sand, And Asphalt, Too - Jeep Wrangler JK Bilstein Shock Upgrade

Bilstein Introduces The 5160 Remote-Reservoir Shock

By Sean P. Holman, Photography by Courtesy of the Manufacturer, Ken Brubaker, Sean P. Holman
Wrangler Jk Bilstein Shocks Upgrade Shaft Bumpstops
Here is how the 5160 mounts on the front of the JK. The shaft bumpstops won't be part of the 5160 package. These were added to our shocks because we were running without bumpstops at the time of installation.
Wrangler Jk Bilstein Shocks Upgrade Shaft Bumpstops
Here is how the 5160 mounts on the front of the JK. The shaft bumpstops won't be part of t

It is amazing what a good shock is capable of, and we think Bilstein is going to sell a ton of these things. While it is our job to put our experiences into words, this is a product that you just have to experience to really believe.

Initial Applications
Bilstein will launch the 5160 with a handful of targeted applications, with more to follow. The following applications are available at launch:

Year Vehicle Lift (in.)
'07 - present Jeep Wrangler JK 0 - 3"
'07 - present Jeep Wrangler JK 3.5 - 5
'97 - '06 Jeep Wrangler TJ 2" - 3"
'97 - '06 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4" - 6"
'84 - '01 Jeep Cherokee XJ 3" - 4"
'84 - '01 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4.5 - 6"
'94 - present Dodge Ram HD 0 - 3"
'05 - present Ford Super Duty 0 - 2.5"
'05 - present Ford Super Duty 4"
'05 - present Ford Super Duty 6"
'99 - '04 Ford Super Duty 0 - 2.5"
'99 - '04 Ford Super Duty 3 - 6"
  • Wrangler Jk Bilstein Shocks Upgrade Compact Installation
    The swivel hose allows for the compact installation of a reservoir shock in the stock location.
    Wrangler Jk Bilstein Shocks Upgrade Compact Installation
    The swivel hose allows for the compact installation of a reservoir shock in the stock loca
  • Wrangler Jk Bilstein Shocks Upgrade Swivel Hose
    You can see how the swivel hose gives the Bilstein reservoir more mounting flexibility than a piggyback shock.
    Wrangler Jk Bilstein Shocks Upgrade Swivel Hose
    You can see how the swivel hose gives the Bilstein reservoir more mounting flexibility tha
  • Wrangler Jk Bilstein Shocks Upgrade Installation Complete
    This is what the installation of the 5160 looks like in the rear of Project 'Con Artist.

Bilstein is also planning Toyota rear shock applications for Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner.

In addition to the application-specific part numbers, Bilstein will also offer versions of the 5160, called the 5165, for generic applications that will offer short bodies for optimizing travel lengths.

SOURCES
Bilstein
14102 Stowe Drive
Poway
CA  92064
858-386-5900
http://www.bilstein.com
By Sean P. Holman
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