Shocks

N-Trouble wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

N-Trouble wrote:
While they may have a lot of similarities they are NOT the same shock when it comes to ride. 5100's have a bit softer ride than the 4600's. Those who use their trucks as daily drivers may appreciate the 5100 ride over the 4600.

I have posted directly from Bilstein before that they are the EXACT same shock only the 5100 can be used up to a 2" lift. Did you do a side by side comparison with the same application?

Take my word for it or look it up and post the results.

Take my word for it I have owned both on the same truck. Imagine that... First hand experience. Yet, you seem hell bent on believing EVERYTHING you read :S

If one can be used for up to 2" longer application then they can not be EXACTLY the same. Can we agree on that??? Whatever is different about them results in a slightly softer ride on the 5100.

There are numerous reports of the same out there on various truck/offroad forums. Its not like I am making this stuff up.

I have said MANY times that the shocks are exactly the same, EXCEPT the 5100's can be used on a 2" lift. All I have said is what Bilstein the actual shock maker has written. I am not calling you a liar as I have no personal experience. If you say they act different that's fine I never said anything about how they work in the real world.

I am always getting "show me the facts" when I make personal observations so I have on this subject.

I asked if you had used them on the same truck and it sounds as you have. I will take your word you feel one works different than the other.