Shock absorbers Bilstein or Dobinsons

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Bilstein › Shock absorbers

PsyCar 29 Sep 2025, 13:32

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Rating 5.0

I just changed my shocks last week and my old Bilsteins didn't match perfectly on the outside but they functioned well for over 100k miles.

Pros: functioned well

Mileage: 100000 km

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

HonestFool03 27 Sep 2025, 20:08

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Rating 5.0

My ‘81 K10 had dual front shocks. Replaced em with singles (Bilstein 5100) and could not be happier.

Pros: could not be happier

Vehicle: Chevrolet

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Southern-Yam1030 27 Sep 2025, 19:29

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Rating 4.0

The Billstein shocks he got on made for a nice ride.

Pros: nice ride

Vehicle: Dodge RAM

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Catriks 27 Sep 2025, 17:41

Rating 5.0

I don't. Based in the research I did when I lifted mine, there is no reason to run dual shocks with modern shocks. I don't remember where/what different shock mount I bought and paired it with a single Bilstein.

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Whatever-1902 23 Sep 2025, 17:34

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Rating 4.0

the only real issues ive had are shock failures (upgraded to bilstein)

Vehicle: BMW

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

artronics 20 Sep 2025, 23:01

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Rating 5.0

Meanwhile, the new shocks and springs really made a difference while driving. Noticeably smoother than before, less noise and clunking.

Pros: noticeably smoother, less noise

Vehicle: Volkswagen Tiguan

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

True-Rest1316 19 Sep 2025, 13:10

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Rating 4.5

The Bilsteins for the rear aren't that expensive. They are a little bit firmer than stock but the increase in wheel and body control are worth it.

Pros: increased wheel control, increased body control

Cons: firmer than stock

Vehicle: Saab

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

SeaDull1651 17 Sep 2025, 15:49

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Rating 4.0

I put bilstein 4600s on. Theyre good relatively inexpensive shocks.

Pros: good, inexpensive

Vehicle: Toyota 4runner

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Project_Alice_0716 20 Jun 2025, 06:19

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Rating 3.0

A little build up in a Bilstein is normal.

Pros: normal build up

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

NumbersRLife 9 Oct 2025, 17:15

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Rating 2.0

Dont go Bilstein 5100. They rode nice at first, but then rough and didnt last long.

Pros: rode nice at first

Cons: rough, didn't last long

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