Gear Guide. Magazine. Join Newsletter. Bolt-Ons: Bilstein Shocks Installation. Originally published in the November 1980 issue of Hot Rod magazine. HOT ROD Staff Writer Jan 01, 2023.

Shocks For The Rocks-And Dirt, Sand, And Asphalt, Too - Jeep Wrangler JK Bilstein Shock Upgrade Bilstein Introduces The 5160 Remote-Reservoir Shock Sean P. Holman Writer Ken Brubaker Photographer ...

Though the 5160 is a direct-fit, application-specific shock, Bilstein also offers a 5165 remote reservoir shock in various valving configurations with 6 to 14 inches of stroke. See All 3 Photos ...

These shocks use 14 mm-thick (0.55-inch) case-hardened steel piston rods paired to 46-mm (1.8-inch) precision steel tubes which the manufacturer says are some of the most durable internals in the ...