what is the difference between the Bilstein 5100 and the yellow and blue

[MegaCleanCab]

I am looking to replace my stockers with Bilstein and wanted to know what the difference was between the 5100 and the yellow and blue. I have a non-lifted 2006 megacab 4x4, stock tires and tow my 5th wheel. Is there a larger piston or rod or valve? Basically I wanted to know if the price difference is worth it. I do prefer the zinc coating of the 5100 series.





Thanks for the help

 

[BigPapa]

Here's a reply from Andy at Geno's in this thread:



https://www.turbodieselregister.com...transmission-discussions/205074-bilstein.html

According to our Bilstein rep, the silver/black shocks are not designed for a specific application. They are multi-application shocks that have the travel to accomodate stock-height, 4x4, trucks, and 4x4 trucks with up to 2" lift for leveling. We only offer these shocks for 4x4 trucks.



If you want a shock that is designed, specifically, for the Dodge HD, you will end up with the yellow/blue shock. We have vehicle specific shocks (yellow/blue) for '89-'07 Dodge 2500, and 3500, 2wd, and 4x4.



All of the Bilsteins that we carry come with a manufacturer's lifetime warranty.



Hope this helps.



~Andy

I assume the "5100's" your referring to are the "silver and black" ones mentioned in the thread.



Scott

 

[San Felipe Bob]

Same?

More or less the same on the inside as far as size.

The silver ones tend to be valved a bit stiffer than the yellow ones.



If you want bigger pistons and shafts you are talking big bucks and Fox, King, Ect.



SFB

 

[Tinman]

I thought some of the "silver and black" ones from the performance suspension vendors where specifically valved for the HD Rams? I remember seeing KORE has some that use a different model number... 6688 or something.