The main difference between the two is the 4600 has a lot more rebound damping. Less compression.
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What shocks are you guys running?
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Just ordered a set of 4600s
You won't be disappointed!
I run those on both my Tahoe's, they're good shocks.
disenough
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If you don't mind. How much and from where? My burb that I DD needs new ones.
Lookup the correct part numbers on rock auto, then google best price.
I tend to end up at amazon prime after shipping costs elsewhere, but once in a blue moon i save money by going elsewhere.
Shockwarehouse is a good place to check.
4 wheel parts, 330 bucks for the set.
I have the 5125s and they ride nice, but are indeed soft. I no longer have the sway bar due to crossover. What's the next step up?
handloader90
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I'm interested in this too.
For the burb..
So.Oregon K5'r
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I'm running Rancho 5000's, they are OK. It's what I could afford at the time. I'm looking into new springs from ORD to lift the rig enough to run 33's or 35's ( haven't decided yet) don't want to change drive line angle very much, I would like some advice on that from you guys, and will change shocks at that time.
From everything I have heard, you should run the bilstien 5100s once you have the truck lifted. I bought the 4600s because they are for stock height trucks and are slightly firmer for better on road handling.
Alrighty, Greg. As someone who has been thinking about both of these options, how would you compare them? I've found only one source as cheap as $150 for Fox 2.0x12", the others are closer to $200 apiece. That sounds pretty steep vs. the $80 that the 5125s are running. What benefit do you get for the extra cost?
And just to emphasize, the shocks are different lengths. The first important thing to remember is that you need a shock that is the right size and length for your particular truck. Failing to abide by this rule turns your shocks into bump stops.
The Fox's are stronger by far. 7/8" shaft brings all the strengths. Also, a lot more tune ability. I paid $150 for all 4 of my Fox shocks. Otherwise, I would be going with the 5100's. They are the best of both worlds for what you will ask of them.Alrighty, Greg. As someone who has been thinking about both of these options, how would you compare them? I've found only one source as cheap as $150 for Fox 2.0x12", the others are closer to $200 apiece. That sounds pretty steep vs. the $80 that the 5125s are running. What benefit do you get for the extra cost?
They were a deal I stumbled on via Craig's list. He was asking $250, and I talked him down to $150.
This is, hands down, the biggest thing I miss about living near civilization. The rest of it, you can have. But it sure is easier to buy/sell to people when you're next to a bunch of them.
Bilstiens came in today and I got them installed, huge difference, well worth the $ to anyone wondering If they are actually all that people say they are. Happy customer.
