Shock absorbers Bilstein or Dobinsons

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4.2

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4.0

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4.1

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4.4

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Bilstein › Shock absorbers

smyguitarist 6 Nov 2025, 19:24

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Rating 5.0

I got h and r lowering springs and bilstein B8 shocks and struts. They work really well. And i can go over speed bumps and handle rough roads.

Pros: handle rough roads

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

norwal42 5 Nov 2025, 13:31

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Rating 4.0

Note 5100s are stiff... Not a soak up the bumps kind of shock FYI

I like mine, just didn't know beforehand so I was a little surprised it felt stiffer than OEM. Also more composed on hard hits, washboard, etc. And notably less body roll, good for on road handling in that sense...

Pros: less body roll, good handling

Cons: stiffer than OEM

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

j4ywhy 24 Oct 2025, 20:06

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Rating 5.0

Massive increase in ride quality and drivability after putting some Bilsteins on.

Pros: increased ride quality, improved drivability

Vehicle: Honda Pilot

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Unusual_Daikon4839 22 Oct 2025, 15:26

Rating 5.0

My runner is a 22 but still loving my Bilsteins and setup!

Pros: positive experience

Vehicle: Toyota 4runner

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

John_Mat8882 22 Oct 2025, 08:44

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Rating 4.5

They are pretty close to the stock shocks, just like 10/15% stiffer.. I honestly ride speed bumps much faster in the 8 (regular 18" on non XL Michelin PS4) than with a 2024 Yaris with 16" lol.

Pros: 10-15% stiffer, faster over bumps

Vehicle: Mazda

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Esheill 21 Oct 2025, 21:18

Rating 4.5

I did .75 inch level with Bilstein 5100, stock wheels. Looks good and correct.

Pros: looks good, correct stance

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

ColoradoTrailRunner 21 Oct 2025, 14:33

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Rating 5.0

I would highly recommend the 5160 in the rear. Matches the front performance better. I took my 5100 out in a month and replaced with 5160 and didn’t look back.

Pros: highly recommend, matches performance better