Shock absorbers Bilstein or OEM Toyota

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Rank #1 in ranking

1461

539

649

4.2

Body bounce

4.0

Bottoming

4.1

Leaks

2.7

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PartReview Score

Rank #7 in ranking

4.0

Body bounce

3.6

Bottoming

3.9

Leaks

5.0

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Toyota Hilux

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Bilstein

OEM Toyota

OEM Toyota › Shock absorbers

ninja-sam 23 Sep 2025, 07:27

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Rating 4.0

I just back from mechanic shop with another set of stock absorber (facelift gt86) and ride is really night and day!! Firm but not harsh, can feel the road but not as uncomfortable as before.

Pros: firm but not harsh

Cons: uncomfortable before

Vehicle: Toyota

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

artronics 20 Sep 2025, 23:01

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Rating 5.0

Meanwhile, the new shocks and springs really made a difference while driving. Noticeably smoother than before, less noise and clunking.

Pros: noticeably smoother, less noise

Vehicle: Volkswagen Tiguan

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

True-Rest1316 19 Sep 2025, 13:10

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Rating 4.5

The Bilsteins for the rear aren't that expensive. They are a little bit firmer than stock but the increase in wheel and body control are worth it.

Pros: increased wheel control, increased body control

Cons: firmer than stock

Vehicle: Saab

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

SeaDull1651 17 Sep 2025, 15:49

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Rating 4.0

I put bilstein 4600s on. Theyre good relatively inexpensive shocks.

Pros: good, inexpensive

Vehicle: Toyota 4runner

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

brianinca 13 Sep 2025, 05:07

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Rating 4.5

stock height 4600's are a big improvement as well. The valving is the same as 5100's, but for non-lifted vehicles. My youngest son just updated his old Inherited H2 with 4600's, that's how I found out about the valving - he called Bilstein! Also, his shocks have the zinc finish, which is a nice anti-corrosion upgrade.

Pros: big improvement, zinc finish, anti-corrosion

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

cornishpride 13 Sep 2025, 01:34

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Rating 5.0

I've run 5100 Bilsteins on my 2010 JKU Rubicon and again on my 2020 Gladiator Rubicon. Nothing but praise. Cost effective and just an excellent, all around shock.

Pros: cost effective, excellent all-around

Vehicle: Jeep