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Reddit mentions of Bilstein AK7112R04 Monotube Shock Absorber, 46mm
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Features:
Specs:
Height | 2 Inches |
Length | 37 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | October 2012 |
Weight | 8.81849048 Pounds |
Width | 7 Inches |
Alright, I've got some of those mods so I think I can help.
Front: Fox 2.0 struts. I have these. While they are decent, they are actually stiffer than I would've liked. Even with a big off-road bumper and winch and skid plates hanging off of the front, it feels like the spring rate is just a bit too stiff compared to my rears. Always have a lid on your coffee, or it will spill from smaller bumps.
Large bumps are soaked up amazingly well. But the small stuff is too stiff, and just feels Medium Premium. If you can afford the extra cash I'd recommend the Icon 2.5s. You'd get the Digressive valving which would help alot. Or simply the Bilstein 5100s.
Rear: I am running stock springs, A lift block kit (Pretty sure it was the Readylift 3"), and some Bilstein 7100s. Yes the 7100s. Remote reservoir race shocks. AK7112R04 is the part number. Absolutely worth it and amazing shocks. Wish I could do the same for the front. For reference, previously I had Raptor rear shocks (plan on selling them in the spring) on here. The Bilsteins 7100s are nicer in every way. Highly recommended. You do have to drill out the mounts for larger bolts: 13mm vs 1/2". And the readylift blocks keep me from compressing the rear too far.
Tires: I have had the Cooper Discoverer STT tires for the last 60,000 miles. Looks like I will get another 20,000 out of them. They are great, lots of stiction in everything short of glare ice. Amazing in snow, the deeper the better. Not too noisy, about the same as wind noise around the mirrors. Plus they last forever.
Here's an old video I made to show how a muffler delete isn't too loud, but it also demonstrates the tire noise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSGtgFvCh7A
I wouldn't bother with a sway bar. They hang low and impede ground clearance.
I don't really have an issue with Wheelhop with my big heavy tires and good rear shocks.
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Anyway, hope this all helps.