Shock absorbers Bilstein or KYB

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539

649

4.2

Body bounce

4.0

Bottoming

4.1

Leaks

2.7

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156

3.7

Body bounce

3.6

Bottoming

3.7

Leaks

3.0

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Bilstein › Shock absorbers

reddit_everything 21 Nov 2025, 06:41

Rating 4.0

Noooo! Bilstein B8 and H&R lowerings \ud83d\ude4f\ud83d\ude4f

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Endfinite 21 Nov 2025, 04:16

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Rating 4.0

I have hr and bilstein. Makes a big difference but is stiffer. If I can do it again I would go with hr and koni adjustable, I hear it's not as stiff.

Pros: makes a big difference

Cons: is stiffer

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

tsg-tsg 20 Nov 2025, 23:23

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Rating 5.0

I have B4 on my 1994 convertible and am happy with them. they ride like stock on turbo convertibles, maybe a bit better.

Pros: ride like stock

Vehicle: Saab 900

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

pxnolhtahsm 20 Nov 2025, 22:30

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Rating 5.0

If you intend to use this car, buy new springs and new Bilstein B4 shocks

Pros: new springs

Cons: new shocks

KYB › Shock absorbers

LonelyInTheFranxx 19 Nov 2025, 18:05

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Rating 5.0

I have KYB AGX in the front and then just Bilsteins in the rear with Steeda lowering springs. I got a crazy discount on the KYBs so that’s why I went with them lol. Feels great though

Pros: Feels great

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Turbulent_Act_9949 19 Nov 2025, 14:36

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Rating 5.0

I got full bilstein b8, vogtland lowering springs and tubular rear Control arms. All bushings new ofc. Handles like a beast in the mountains with some semi slicks.

Pros: Handles like a beast

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

saidIIdias 19 Nov 2025, 04:23

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Rating 5.0

I did mine with Bilstein 4600s on all four corners. Rides great!

Pros: rides great

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

newpsyaccount32 19 Nov 2025, 01:49

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Rating 5.0

i did all 4 corners. replaced with alltrack-specific Bilstein b6 which was a huge handling upgrade.

Pros: huge handling upgrade

Vehicle: Volkswagen

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

WI-GORF 6 Nov 2025, 04:30

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Rating 3.0

My 325 ix was lowered by the previous owner on Bilstein and h and r sport, but it is a harsh ride.

Cons: harsh ride

Vehicle: BMW

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

jetty_life 9 Dec 2025, 17:11

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Rating 1.0

Had my local shop install some OEM style Bilsteins in my truck, the shocks that come with the higher trim level, no lift or anything. This is what they sent me home with after the top not started backing off.

Cons: top nut backing off