Bilstien 5150's suck
Well just thought I would let everyone know that I have found how weak these Bilstien 5150 series shocks are so you don't make the same mistake I did.
Well I had 2 installed (rear) and they lasted for 3 months then 1 broke just under the top mount offroading. I was broke at the time and JB welded it together and actually got 3 more months out of it until I went hardcore offroading again and it broke. I figured it to be a fluke and I really liked the ride quality. So I finally ordered a new one and installed it Friday, went wheeling Saturday and broke the other one in the same exact spot. So I have broke 2 shocks that are supposed to be meant for offroading, heck the stock shocks took a LOT more than these did and they held up fine.
2001 Ironman Daily Driver... 3.5" suspension lift (OME912 springs and 1" spring spacer), ball joint flip, 1.5" front diff. drop, 33"x12.5 TrXus MT, 16x10 Eagle Alloy rims, Interceptor, PV muffler, K&N air filter, Alpine Supercharger, Bilstein shocks, and some trimming.
2000 Ironman Project LS-1 VX... very slow progress but someday....... ohhhhh someday......