5160 / 5165 Shocks vs 891

[Spunk]

Good morning folks,

I recently installed Bilstein 5165 / 5160's as my rear shocks. I bought these when I was considering a softer spring rate, like the FJ 80 class, 850 / 860 style springs.

Meanwhile, to give adequate lift and reduce body roll, I upgraded to 891 coils after adding a rear plate bumper (660 lbs coils).

Unfortunately, the 5160 class shocks undermatch my 891 coils, and therefore do not provide adequate dampening for my application. Do you recommend a different shock for the 891 springs, and what dampening rates should I be looking for?

Thanks for the help.

 

[techno]

How heavy is the rear bumper? 891 coils are really for seriously heavy constant loads, like serious expedition style vehicles that carry tons of stuff. If you don't have the constant weight on them they will be super firm no matter what shock you have.