5160s vs 5100s ???

Ok so i need everyones honest opinion are the 5160s really that much better than the 5100s? Or is it more of a looks thing? Just trying to decide .... any real world experiences would be great to hear!

 

I've got the 5160's on mine, way better than the trd Bilstein setup. Had 5100 on my 2000 and they were good to. I have had the hose clamp resi mount on the 5160 break twice, so will have to spend more for either the billet bracket or some remote mount. So figure over $400 for the pair. 5100 is way less and are probably fine unless you plan on blasting through the desert at high speed.

 

The only other concern i have is the site says the 5100s are for 0-1" lift and the 5160s are for 0-1.5" lift. My truck currently has the Toytec shacklesset at 1 inch and i have the factorybilstein 4600 on there still. Im sure the 5100s would work either way. Plus i agree with you if im going to pay $400 for a pair of shocks it certainly should come with something better than hose clamps!

 

The 5100s will work just fine! But the 5160s do offer a little extra travel due to the Internal Floating Piston for the Gas/Oil being in the reservoir vs in the main shock body.