Shock absorbers Bilstein or Monroe

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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

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Distinct-District-51 20 Oct 2025, 02:18

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Rating 4.5

Bilstein 5100s are mid range and work great.

Pros: work great, mid range

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

TallCracker69 19 Oct 2025, 08:35

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Rating 5.0

Bilstein are consistently ranked as the most reliable/best feeling in nearly every single price range. Cheap and very reliable

Pros: most reliable, best feeling, cheap

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

happpycammper 19 Oct 2025, 06:18

Rating 4.0

bilsteins are easy to work with

Pros: easy to work with

Vehicle: Toyota 4runner

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

ian799 17 Oct 2025, 03:50

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Rating 5.0

I just completed the same upgrade and I concur it’s like a brand new car.

Pros: like a brand new car

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

Extension-Drawer-907 21 Oct 2025, 15:35

Bottoming:

Rating 1.0

I had Bilstein, but they broke after just 2 months.

Cons: broke quickly

Vehicle: Audi A4

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