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Fox 2.0 Performance Series vs Bilstein 5100 Shocks. Which is the better shock?

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Hello, if I want perform better for both on and off road in jeep wrangler Willy’s 2020, Fox 20 is fit better?
Comment from : @pyfaart7607

I have billsteins on my truck that I use for cutting and hauling firewood in and out of the woods on some pretty rough trails I've got about a hundred thousand miles on them and they have done great
Comment from : @deskins6337

Not sure i would take off road advice from a grown man with that kind of hair
Comment from : @Adrian-jh5cr

They are 2 different valved shocks Bilstein has a digressive piston and fox has a linear piston
Comment from : @bsaxonfishing2163

Saw the hair, moved along
Comment from : @dickgozinya9228

Well said! I just put the 6100s on the bronco with 37s felt it was a good choice since i want a firmer ride
Comment from : @All_Things_Out_Doors

Fox 20 with mopar lift comes with bigger springs, the beefier coils doesn't bottom out The ride is comfortable and not too soft Your progressive springs are good for extention but softer on compresion too
Comment from : @alfreddoumtaz215

Bet you voted for Joe Biden
Comment from : @trentbearb7200

Well, I’m watching this video after buying mine I would have gone with the Bilstein but the guy at Desert Rat swore the 5100 needed at least a level kit for them to fit contradicting everything I was seeing on the internet brbrFox on the other hand was rated for stock height (Ford Superduty) on the internet and by the shop guy So, I went fox 20
Comment from : @drewolm

My aunt and her wife have the same hairstyle I shall comment no further lol
Comment from : @bradmsmith

I have 01 tj with 45" liftI noticed Bilstein cuts off at 4" lift option?
Comment from : @kellib150

Maybe its the springs you got Cause I have the fox and I never bottom hit them even on emergency break The offer me better cornering handleling 🤷‍♂️ i have it on the mopar lift springs They are bigger and stiffer than stock for sure
Comment from : @alfreddoumtaz215

Trump 2024
Comment from : @skippysvr4586

It's hard to know which would work best without trying them I think with large wheels and tires you need a stiffer shock because that is more weight that wants to be bouncing up and down when you go over large bumps I took a shock off of my JL this past weekend to check it You can't easily get to the top bolt of a JL on front or back because they are covered by the stiff plastic inner fender
Comment from : @billj5645

Wtf is that road kill ontop of your head?
Comment from : @Cameron-xq9cp

I'm rebuilding a WJ & I want off-road capability, but it's primarily going to be on the road & easy trails I had Bilstines in a JKU, amazing off-road, but the on-road ride was lacking
Comment from : @zurn56

dude, when the tourque wrench pops thats when you stop dont keep cranking Purple hair dude like you I expect stupid
Comment from : @realbeef6538

Fox for my Ram 2500 it is Rides like a tank hopefully this will soften it up
Comment from : @1991tommygun

thanks for the video Btw, it's bilstein, like Beer stein It's a German word and in German, when you have an I and E together, which ever letter is last, is the one that gets the heard So stein is like stine
Comment from : @pablomax9376

Want to save 75 to 100 bucks buy the Fox Adventure series , same shock as the performance 20 but Steel body and not serviceable… Get both rears for half the price of the 20 Performance shock no brainer
Comment from : @wrknhonks

Good to see another Arkie! I am looking at Fox vs Bilstein on my Power Wagon, your video was a big help
Comment from : @Kharonofstyx

The bilsteins are stiffer because they are made to still be able to tow or haul well Mostly for trucks
Comment from : @blackhatch46

Your hair is louder than you
Comment from : @mixedbread1

Your hairdo is hurting my eyes 😮😂
Comment from : @jakelacey678

Which shock is better? Guess that depends on the contents of your wallet For the money, Bilstein is hard to beat
Comment from : @musicgroopie1

You look ridiculous- was this a joke
Comment from : @jerrywitt1140

Thanks for your comparison and comments
Comment from : @ronaldrussell5481

I DIDNT Like the fox 20’sbrI’m going with Bilstein 5100brAs we speak
Comment from : @mikekosar6135

Drives a jeep and the hair🤦🏻‍♂️yeah No
Comment from : @OscarRamos-ql4io

Air down to 20psi? I keep mine at 25 on road 20 psi is hardly aired down
Comment from : @seanpresto5111

I just got fox 20 shocks and I feel like they're riding very rough I can feel every crack in the road Do they have to be broken in? Will they get softer?
Comment from : @eh4623

Good video, thanks for sharing your experience
Comment from : @gregs190

Very good examples thank you
Comment from : @ericpiceno1381

I’m not sure I like the fox’s inverted installation I would think it allows for more dirt to get on the piston damaging seals But it is how most motorcycles do it for performance and perhaps not being at the top means less dirt flung on it from the tires 🤷🏻‍♂️, I’d have to research the pros and cons for how a strut is mounted
Comment from : @JustinMcDermott-w1j

I mean each to his own but holy shit dude what’s up with the hair 😮 doesn’t represent your age
Comment from : @doliveras8012

I can’t watch someone and take them seriously who has a haircut like that 😂
Comment from : @terrencemurrin1280

For a tighter ride on mainly highway pavement driving would you recommend the Bilsteins over the fox?
Comment from : @Do4now

02 F250 Got gabriel max on now I want comfort for every day driving but how will they hold up on towing
Comment from : @medlytek

Excellent review as always! I need to ditch my shock extensions and hoping to go a little firmer than my factory Fox 20 Budget is $1000 or under Bilstein 5100 and don’t look back or other/better shocks out there for the money?
Comment from : @c147go

Softer is always better Always searching for the magic carpet ride
Comment from : @nwbackcountry5327

I got a back problem, I need to softest damping shock I can get, but want some nice rebound damping so it doesn't get bouncy on me Fox might be the ticket
Comment from : @Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy

Newbie here with a silly questioncan you use these shocks on stock springs?
Comment from : @chegopal9215

What in the hell is that on the top of your head?
Comment from : @jasonjackson6055

I am new to the Jeep community, I recently bought a 2019 jeep unlimited sport altitude, I came with 255/70R18 all-season tires, I would like to put a little more aggressive tires on it, I am not into rock crawling, only light trails is the plan for now If I put spacers 15 or 2" high, I understand could fit bigger tires, but would I lose comfort when driving on the road? If this is the case, will Fox 20 or the Bilstein 5100 shocks help me get a smoother ride on the route? Thank you
Comment from : @Checo1

I want to know is, what the hell is that on your head? You look like a freak dude, your to old to have a look like that Just say no to drugs
Comment from : @mikecampingforfun5226

What if you drive your F350 less than 6k per year and only go on 6-8 towing trips that are 50-180 miles with about 6400#'s? Need to replace the rusty Ranchos on my 2017, but we use the smaller vehicles for regular driving and don't get to use the truck that much I want something good/safe to tow with that may be a better rideeven when not towing/hauling anything Would either shock be better for my low use situation and towing our TT?
Comment from : @ThePackDad

Are you a far left liberal?
Comment from : @artiemcbride629

We use the 5100s on our 1st gen Xterra and over all performance in my opinion it handles the weight well, had been thinking of making the leap to Kings but That's $$$ 😆
Comment from : @Wade_the_Xterra

Fox is for offroad and bilstein are for towing confort
Comment from : @maxwelllohlofftz544

I’m sorry but I can’t take any middle aged man trying to look like a 16 year old seriously
Comment from : @rpbishop3079

It’s crazy so many comments about someone’s appearance on an over landing you tube video Must be some very insecure people! My advice, Keep rocking the hair, the videos, and all the cool stuff you bring to you tube I’m Just a balled guy enjoying your videos and learning Appreciate the work your doing
Comment from : @timothyd4309

Id love an update video on the fox shocks after a year!
Comment from : @AYoung0609

21 Mojave, Fox front shocks being replaced under warranty, very disappointed Awful creaking noise
Comment from : @peterc8979

Excellent video! I am getting a 5100 steering damper shock
Comment from : @HipRapBlack7

What is your take on king 20?
Comment from : @ivanchavez9483

Did you lose a bet? 😂
Comment from : @jrc0004

dude you got the cat backed up on top of your head ? WTF
Comment from : @cjam3660

I had the belstein 5100 What a junk compared to fox 20 Fox 100 times I love the ride with fox The 5100 arw cheap
Comment from : @kingg1466

Can these be taken apart and reshimed?
Comment from : @thomasj5722

I've got a pair of 5100s on the rear of my 99 silverado, still have a stock front suspension, which is ,aged to say the least the rear shocks were both spent when I removed themthem I "primed" both of the 5100s , only 5 or 6 pushes each, before I installed them, but wow, what a difference That being said , I just ordered a pair of the base 20s for the front,matched with a pair of new moog coil springsam excited to see how it all turns out thanks for the comparison and vid
Comment from : @chefntoast

I have the Fox 20 shocks on my JKU, they're awesome
Comment from : @quintili1

great video, thanks for the honest review on the fence of what to do with my 21 GMC At4
Comment from : @Livin_Easy

Holy cow you pushed that Fox up with one hand that means those shocks are not as stiff than Bilstein
Comment from : @russellalbro6600

Great review Thank you
Comment from : @tomfrantz

Can you try the cjc off road Carli fox set up for jeeps
Comment from : @victorarias2365

What length Holsteins? 3-45? Or 2-35
Comment from : @lifeoutdoors3953

Thanks, great video! I was on the fence about which ones to choose, and I think it’s Fox for the win 😋
Comment from : @texfletch6209

what's on his head he can't be
Comment from : @UcantBeSerious03

Fyi for bottom out aspect change out oem bump stops (if u haven’t) to metalcloak bump stops World of difference and they are only a 100$ Nice review
Comment from : @joerouth6255

Your hair represents jk's flawlessly
Comment from : @natasdaisy

Good review bad hair brMust be a liberal thing 🤷‍♂️brAmerica 🇺🇸 💪🏼
Comment from : @beaumont9072

Great video, I was undecided and looking at both of these This helped me choose Bilstein on order!
Comment from : @johnford3761

Got fix shocks and they did not work well too hard Made the ride rougher
Comment from : @CCCC-tq8yo

good vid you make sense! i think your right on the money i think more people run fox for the hype they are good but bilstein 5100 are very good also put 2 both them more people would choose fox
Comment from : @javaloots696

These are both entry level shocks for both companies They both make higher level shocks I would say they are the best 2 companies to pick from I rock bilstein on all my rigs been thinking of trying the fox Hard to change when somthing works good and last
Comment from : @leanderpruett4924

Thank you, this was very helpful
Comment from : @JeffDavis73

Fox, falcon and king are good for off roadbrI have RWD I'm torn between koni srt lt and Bilstein b6 4600
Comment from : @jeffalan6339

First off, HUGE fan of your videos Love watching your install and trip videos How do like the cordless impact wrench? Looking to get one to keep in my truck I have weaker arms and hands due to having Muscular Dystrophy and think one would make changing tires a lot easier both on and off the trail What are your thoughts, worth it or not
Comment from : @overlanderf150

what the fuck is wrong with you driving so damn fast through a residential area?
Comment from : @TheRowdyJ

5100s for me all day brThanks for the great video
Comment from : @tacomagrayghost

Thank you for the review I just installed a 4" lift on my Jeep TJ I will be going with the billsteins
Comment from : @arictjlover2093

Gas pressure isn't supposed to (isn't intended to) affect ride quality at all But the higher pressure that Bilstein uses does effectively increase spring rate a little will inhibit compression, all other things being equal But in the end, it all really just comes down to how each is valved And if you don't KNOW what the valving is, it's hard to say that your're making an apples-apples comparison
Comment from : @SDwriterandsurfer

Bilstein every day of the week Fox is a cop out, try it on an actual course and not just roads!
Comment from : @Armoldz

Nice mid -life crisis hair job…😆
Comment from : @keniferusxj7047

That's why I use limit straps to keep my coils in
Comment from : @thefartdart

Thank you, this video actually helped me Honest review on both brands
Comment from : @Haxpatty

What's up with that fucking hairdo? It's very hard to take any kind of information from a middle aged man with a pink mohawk
Comment from : @charliedee9276