Eventually I plan on getting some new shocks for my rig and I have a few questions:
1) Length: I get a little more droop in the axle out of my driver's side. My passenger side measures about 18"-28" (center of mount to center of mount), but I get about 2-3" more inches of drop on the driver. My question on shock length, do I cater to the short travel side or long side? Meaning, should I go for the Bilsteins with the 17"-28" travel, or go a little longer and get the 12" travel that goes from 17.91" to 29.7". The shorter ones I will never have to worry about bottoming them out, but they will act as limiting straps. The longer ones I may have to bump stop a bit more, but I will get more downward travel, but it will only be usable on the driver's side. This all relates to the front axle.
2) Bilsteins 5125 - I have been leaning towards these due to the travel options and the price. However, I am wondering if the 255/70 valving is stiff enough. My rig is heavier (bumper, winch, cage, etc). I am running BDS 4.5" springs in the front that have a 240lb rate. Would I be better off going to the 360/80 in the 7100's (reservoir short body)?
1) Length: I get a little more droop in the axle out of my driver's side. My passenger side measures about 18"-28" (center of mount to center of mount), but I get about 2-3" more inches of drop on the driver. My question on shock length, do I cater to the short travel side or long side? Meaning, should I go for the Bilsteins with the 17"-28" travel, or go a little longer and get the 12" travel that goes from 17.91" to 29.7". The shorter ones I will never have to worry about bottoming them out, but they will act as limiting straps. The longer ones I may have to bump stop a bit more, but I will get more downward travel, but it will only be usable on the driver's side. This all relates to the front axle.
2) Bilsteins 5125 - I have been leaning towards these due to the travel options and the price. However, I am wondering if the 255/70 valving is stiff enough. My rig is heavier (bumper, winch, cage, etc). I am running BDS 4.5" springs in the front that have a 240lb rate. Would I be better off going to the 360/80 in the 7100's (reservoir short body)?