linear coil vs progressive shock setup

[Cheeop]

Getting ready to order the shocks for BC 4.5 lift and need some advice on valving for bilstein 7100s in the front. If you're running this set up could you tell me what you think about your ride? mostly want to know if there's any different throughts on linear rate bc coils vs progressives and if i should go stiffer or softer for the BC coils.

wench plate bumper up front and 37 tires. 50/50 onroad/offroad. i'm not running extended radius arms yet but plan on it once i have the coin

thanks

 

[bronconut73]

WH is selling these Bilsteins. They should be able to dial you in.
PM Dirtdonk here on CB (aka Paul). Uber nice WH manager.

By the way......
I was a progressive coil guy for about 20+ years. The top few coils were all resting on each other. Seemed kind of useless except for down travel. I tried the JBG linear rate coils. They only gave me 2.5" of lift. They were 3.5" coils. I do have a Windsor, heavy bumpers, hard top, and a winch.
These coils do ride super nice though. Nicest riding coil I have had. I have had Superlift, stock, Duff, and K/S.
I hear BC and WH coils both ride super good too though so your results may vary but either way I bet you'll ride will be great with those Bilsteins.

 

[u10072]

I would buy the WH coils for sure if it were me

 

[nvrstuk]

This is what I run...

360/185 w/digressive valving

7100's use linear pistons. Most "offroad" shocks are linear while the street driven 5100's have digressive valving.

I have bumpstops up front so that helps also, but this is what was recommended by Bilstein's CA division and Lee at Race Shock.com...great guy, great prices too.

I've run them up front now for over 10 years.