Shock absorbers Bilstein or Dobinsons

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Bilstein › Shock absorbers

brdhar35 15 Mar 2025, 16:52

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Rating 5.0

I did the same thing a few years ago, the b6’s have held up and ride better than stock

Pros: ride better than stock

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

fivechickens 15 Mar 2025, 14:01

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Rating 5.0

Replace OEM Sport Suspension with OEM standard Springs, new Bilstein B4 Shocks - $1500

Vehicle: Volkswagen Touareg

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

RAF2018336 8 Mar 2025, 08:30

Rating 5.0

A 2” lift on Bilsteins 5100 shocks is the best bang for the buck.

Pros: best value

Vehicle: Toyota

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

sebutter 8 Mar 2025, 00:57

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Rating 5.0

Can't go wrong with billstein 5100's set at an 1 1/2 lift to get the extended travel out of em.

Pros: extended travel, reliable performance

Vehicle: Toyota

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

nattyd 7 Mar 2025, 18:25

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Rating 4.0

just did Bilstein B6s. I generally want an OEM feel, but tires are so much stickier now, so going B6 made sense.

Pros: good OEM feel, suitable for modern tires

Vehicle: Porsche

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Kardis_J 4 Mar 2025, 23:54

Rating 4.0

Save the expense of paying for those shocks and go with Bilstein or Koni, buy the deflator/compressor and come out way ahead. Airing down makes a big difference.

Pros: save money, good alternative

Cons: stock suspension

Vehicle: Nissan

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

maxeymum 25 Feb 2025, 12:41

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Rating 5.0

I had a (similar) 2010 Golf 2.5 with B4s all around and they really can't be beat for the money. Slightly firmer ride than stock, nice handling, quite affordable.

Pros: nice handling, quite affordable

Cons: slightly firmer ride

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Turb725 17 Feb 2025, 07:47

Rating 4.0

For example I've got... Bilstein shocks/Koni Adjustable Shocks with Bilstein springs.

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

ConGonDon 28 Aug 2024, 14:55

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Rating 3.0

B4 is SE, I run B6 (oem sport height) on the rear and B8 (sport+) on the front with Eibach springs, this setup is low and will catch on some speedbumps.

Pros: low setup

Cons: catches on speedbumps