Shock absorbers Bilstein or Monroe

The originals are Monroes if I'm not mistaken. I've replaced them all round on the my F from Autodoc as well, with new ones same brand. Fairly cheap and easy to fit.

I had a shop recommended KYB, but I went for the cheaper Monroe brand on Amazon. I got it installed today and so far the ride is smooth.

Having done my own suspension install a couple years back switching from stock to Bilstein B8s / Nuespeed springs, while the cost does seem high, the fronts are a royal pain in the ass to DIY so there is a part of me that thinks it's worth it to have someone tackle the front for their expertise/tools and speed to complete w/o a million swear words from your end.

I like my Bilstein 5100 on the back on my 2012 Sequoia sr5 4x4. 4600 are good as well. Can't go wrong with either. I like the Bilstein, I have not tried the others though.

if you're going this route, **** the stock struts/shocks, the Alltrack specific b6 is similar parts price and so much better

I also noticed that the Bilstein B6 are not much more than the B4 on Rock Auto, given that you are driving a Boxster, handling is probably a top priority, why not use the chance to also get an upgrade?

Despite the fact that I had to pour quite a bit of $ into bringing ours up to an OK state (Bilstein shocks, new rims, brakes, battery and alternator) it always puts a smile on my face and makes me want to drive it more.

I believe that the only solution is 2 Blistein B6, about 400USD each

I have Bilstein 6112’s right now but am switching over to the Dobinsons MMR as hundreds of miles of washboard roads have definitely taken their toll.

In my experience ever since Tenneco bought Monroe they have been trash. Back when I worked for Subaru the OE and KYB replacements regularly made it 100K, Monroe’s would give up in 40-50k.