Tossing up between Bilstein M 7100 or 5165

[Jgrov2]

Does anyone have any experience with either? I’m leaning towards 7100s but can’t find any in stock or available within a month. Main differences I can see is the heim joints, 7100s rebuildable/revalvable and linear stack vs 5165 digression stack. It’s going on Toyota pickup weighing about 3000lbs and 50% road daily driver and 50% tracks and beach work. I’ve found a few places with 5165s ready to go just wondering if the difference will be that dramatic. Was going to go 255/70 valving for front.

 

[FC4X4]

I've run them both... the 7100s are definitely a better shock and give you way better options. For the best performance, you will want to re-valve after testing anyway.

 

[Jgrov2]

Yer I thought as much now the hard task of trying to find some a lot of places are on back order or don’t want to ship internationally